Don Corrigan

Editor-in-Chief at Webster-Kirkwood Times

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Off the Vine: Augusta Winery brings the heat

2 weeks ago | emissourian.com | Don Corrigan

The heat is on this summer in the hills of Augusta with special plans for a 45th Anniversary AVA Celebration, Brewfest and Block Party. Augusta Winery, a historical centerpiece for Wine Country, has always been a focal point for vintage fun. Tom Fuchs, general manager of Augusta, Mount Pleasant, Montelle and Balducci wineries, is pumped about the party celebrating the original AVA designation on June 20, 1980.
June 2 Public Hearing On 15% Gas Bill Hike

3 weeks ago | timesnewspapers.com | Don Corrigan

Amid utility hikes on electricity, water and sewer use, homeowners are facing a potential home gas hike of 15% this fall. Residents will get a chance to weigh in on the proposed hike by Spire Missouri on Monday, June 2. The hearing by the Missouri Public Service Commission involves a request for $236 million over current revenues for Spire. For the average residential customer, the proposed rate increase would be about 15%, or $14 per month.
OFF THE VINE: Great wines, cuisine and music co-mingle at Defiance Ridge Vineyards

1 month ago | emissourian.com | Don Corrigan

Longtime wine maven Chuck Gillentine is proud of his crew at the panoramic location known as the “Gateway to Missouri Wine Country.” Defiance Ridge is called the gateway because it’s a first stop for those headed to “grape places” like Augusta, Dutzow, New Haven and Hermann. However, wine-drinking itinerants often get no farther than Defiance Ridge Vineyards, because there’s really no need to travel any farther.
OFF THE VINE: Defiance Ridge Vineyards

1 month ago | emissourian.com | Don Corrigan

Longtime wine maven Chuck Gillentine is proud of his crew at the panoramic location known as the “Gateway to Missouri Wine Country.” Defiance Ridge is called the gateway because it’s a first stop for those headed to “grape places” like Augusta, Dutzow, New Haven and Hermann. However, wine-drinking itinerants often get no farther than Defiance Ridge Vineyards, because there’s really no need to travel any farther.
C-Span Award Winners

1 month ago | timesnewspapers.com | Don Corrigan

Seven Kirkwood High School students have shown their stuff making documentaries to raise awareness of critical issues. Two of the seven video champs scored especially big in a media competition. Nora Schroeder placed second and won a $1,500 prize for her piece involving the toll of the Atomic Age on St. Louis with her documentary, “The Radioactive Waste Crisis: A Hidden Hazard.” Rowan Herr reeled in a third place finish in the C-SPAN documentary competition for students.
Efforts To Abate Billboard Clutter

2 months ago | timesnewspapers.com | Don Corrigan

Missouri’s rank as sixth among states in billboard blight is drawing scrutiny. Concern comes as state officials review the $2.8 billion project to widen Interstate 70 and ask whether it’s time for a study of highway signage. Billboard companies and the Missouri Outdoor Advertising Association are telling legislators that a commission to study the issue is just a waste of taxpayer money. They also dismiss studies alleging billboards are a driver distraction and a safety hazard.
Westmoreland Media Path

2 months ago | timesnewspapers.com | Don Corrigan

Ginnie Westmoreland says she’s humbled to be inducted into the St. Louis Media Hall of Fame along with heavy hitters like the late Mike Shannon. Other Gateway City inductees include TV legends such as Julius Hunter, Robin Smith, Jay Randolph and Mike Bush. “I’m flattered to be in this company,” said Westmoreland, a 1971 graduate of Webster Groves High School.
More Area Sightings!

2 months ago | timesnewspapers.com | Don Corrigan

A number of coyote sightings have recently been reported in the Kirkwood, Des Peres and Webster Groves areas, and it might be surprising to learn why there are more this year. The answer? Cicadas. “This is an exceptional year for seeing coyotes on the landscape. This is due to the cicada emergence last spring, which produced plentiful food resources,” said Erin Shank of Busch Wildlife Center.
Senior Homeowners Advised To Apply For Freezes ASAP

2 months ago | timesnewspapers.com | Don Corrigan

Higher home value reassessments can often mean higher property tax bills. With that in mind, senior homeowners would be wise to apply for the new Senior Tax Freeze, a program through the St. Louis County Department of Revenue. Preliminary numbers show reassessment values are spiking throughout St. Louis County. The median price for a single-family home as of January 2025 increased about 13.4% since 2023, or an average of 6.7% per year.
Counseling Victims Of Natural Disasters

2 months ago | timesnewspapers.com | Don Corrigan

After several decades of college teaching, Webster University art professor emeritus Carol Hodson decided to take her expressive arts knowledge on the road — and the road has led to national disaster areas. “We are having more and more natural disasters in America, from wildfires to windstorms to flooding,” said Hodson of Webster Groves. “The victims need more than just physical help or financial support — they are often traumatized.