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Jessica Meszaros
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2019 - 2015
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           West Newsmagazine - St. Louis, MO [West County Area]
            Comprehensive West Newsmagazine Author Profile

            Cover Stories 
            Growing Up in Smoke: The Pluming Popularity of E-Cigarettes
            The New Jewish Theatre offers dramas, comedies and musicals – with a modern edge
            Life on The Hill: One family’s legacy, one woman’s commitment to Westland Acres
            The Art of Sobriety
            Wildwood welcomes new restaurants, businesses in existing vacancies
            All fired up: The ballot battle for medical marijuana
            Recycling Redux: How import changes will impact local services
            From the Olympics to the Berlin Wall: Jack Scharr has framed history
            St. Louis Community College-Wildwood students paint new landscape for local art
            Street Smarts: Navigating traffic, roadways during summer and beyond
            Head in the game: The emerging entertainment phenomenon known as Twitch
            Not for Sale: On the frontline in the fight against sex trafficking
            Voter-approved 'Prop E' puts Eureka at crossroads of change
            Changes in Chesterfield: Another mall slated to be reimagined, redeveloped
            Twin Oaks branches out with new town hall, economic development            
            Welcome to Wildwood: Groundbreakings on two specialized homes honor Army veterans
            
Local club offers would-be athletes chance to 'sweep, slide, throw' in Olympic-style
            
Helping local heroes celebrate the holidays, one tree at a time
            
Creative Communities Alliance draws connections between artists, municipalities
            St. Louis County Library’s Daniel Boone branch reopens Oct. 25
            Growing talent in St. Charles County
            Into darkness: Local communities get ready for a total eclipse of the sun
            Life on the spectrum

           "Random Thoughts: A Community Conversation" Column
            Random Thoughts with Cpl. Corey Smith
            Random Thoughts with Scott Drachnik
            Random Thoughts with Shamed Dogan
            Random Thoughts with Cindy Preszler
            Random Thoughts with Natalie Condon
            Random Thoughts with Harold Ross
            Random Thoughts with Cyndi Miller
            Random Thoughts with Ryan Cooper
            Random Thoughts with Bill and Barbara Dennis
            Random Thoughts with Andy Hixson
            Random Thoughts with Sue McCarthy
            Random Thoughts with Baylor Talcott
            Random Thoughts with Jack Massa
            Random Thoughts with John Ulett
            Random Thoughts with Mayor Len Pagano
            Random Thoughts with Erin Bode 
            Random Thoughts with Dr. Keith Marty
            Random Thoughts with Lori Kelling
            Random Thoughts with Sally Faith
            Random Thoughts with Dr. Eric Knost
            Random Thoughts with Rabbi Brigitte Rosenberg
            Random Thoughts with John O'Leary
            
Random Thoughts with Donna Hearne
            
Random Thoughts with Bret Heinrich


            Real Estate Columns
            
Tips and tricks on staging a home for a quick sale

            Restaurant Reviews
            Benedetto’s On Main: Authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of Wildwood
           

            News Articles
            County Council votes for prosecuting attorney to examine county executive’s removal
            Ellisville issues awards for service, bravery
            Ellisville council discusses zoning regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries
            Sunshine Law limits move forward in Jefferson City
            Ballwin claims first place on 2019 safe cities list
            Wildwood boy warms hearts by shoveling snow for a cause 
            Wildwood council approves contract for park construction
            ‘Free Speech Amendment’ sees unanimous council approval following 2018 veto
            Wildwood Council approves Strecker Road bridge replacement over Caulks Creek
            Helping hands bring lost dog home for the holidays
            Wildwood City Council considers alternate, dual-stream recycling program
            Council approves co-interim administrators to Wildwood’s top staff position
            ‘Ketchup’ with Kyle Edwards, Wildwood resident driving Wienermobile across the country
            Wildwood Council holds special meeting to debate co-interim city administrator position
            Wildwood Council approves $142,000 payout to former city administrator
            Construction set to begin on upcoming, senior apartments in Wildwood’s Town Center
            Wildwood Council shows favor to bridge replacement along Strecker Road
            Wildwood Council accepts committee revision of dual-stream recycling plan
            New Ellisville Police Foundation receives unanimous city council approval
            Local officer to participate in ice hockey game benefiting The BackStoppers, Inc.
            Wildwood Council votes to prepare legislation for consultant to aid rural internet access
            Parkway, Rockwood students win 2018 Louis S. Sachs Scholarships
            Wildwood Council passes resolution honoring city administrator
            A Pun-derful Time: Marquette High holds 10th annual Pun-Off Competition
            Wildwood Businesses Association sends residents in search of snowmen
            Wildwood city council opts for dual-stream recycling methods into 2019
            Mayoral veto of ‘Free Speech Amendment’ stands by one-vote margin
            Law enforcement looking for Ellisville woman suspected of re-selling drugs from Colorado
            Wildwood’s commission reviews city’s sign ordinances, invites public comment
            Free speech passes in Wildwood
            The Kaufman Fund gears up for fifth annual Trees for Vets program
            Local women band together to ‘hug’ children with special needs
            Wildwood opts for independent investigation following campaign complaint dismissal
            Wildwood passes ‘Free Speech Amendment’
            American Ninja Warriors coming to Chesterfield
            Woman pleads guilty to Marquette High band booster thefts
            Commercial, residential growth showcases economic progress in Eureka
            City of Wildwood rings in autumn with inaugural Art Festival
            Wildwood council approves preparation of legislation for extended trail hours
            Wildwood Council set to vote on ‘Free Speech Amendment’
            Attorney general’s office investigates Sunshine Act complaints in Wildwood
            Local woman uses ‘flower shower’ to raise funds in an effort to end Alzheimer’s
            Legislation to amend Wildwood’s public participation rules scheduled for Oct. 8 reading
            Ellisville heats up ‘Hot Dog, It’s Chili’ event with karaoke competition
            Giving back: Volunteers needed to transport veterans
            Wildwood takes step toward approving sidewalks for Strecker Road
            Wildwood approves roundabout, Route 109 widening, bridge enhancements
            Police say local car break-ins typically are of unlocked vehicles by unarmed suspects
            Wildwood Council gives first reading to proposed Hwy. 109 bridge improvements
            Wildwood Council examines, approves resolution for added turn lane on Hwy. 100
            Grand Glaize Library reopens its doors to book lovers this fall
            Ellisville Council views early plans for a new city hall
            Ellisville council approves petition for median break near former Hardee’s
            Main Street Crossing roundabout delayed amid funding conversations
            Fourth nominee gains council approval to fill Wildwood’s vacant Ward 6 seat
            Wildwood increases social offerings for seniors
            Manchester shines as safe city on SafeWise 2018 list
            Planning & Zoning Commission welcomes new faces
            Ellisville approves multi-use development for former Baptist church site
            Wildwood council debates future, funding of potential Route 109 roundabouts
            Upcoming closure of Wild Horse Creek Road segment for bridge replacement 
            City of Wildwood’s Manchester Road improvement study concludes
            Ellisville church redevelopment receives second public hearing, vote postponed
            Ellisville adds new economic developments along Manchester Road
            Ellisville’s Planning & Zoning moves proposed church property rezoning forward
            Wildwood passes bill prohibiting traffic near S. Eatherton, Wild Horse Creek roads
            Ward 6 council seat in Wildwood awaits third nomination
            Wildwood approves acceptance of 2019 block grant funding
            Former West Newsmagazine reporter releases updated Gateway Arch book
            The good, the bad and the bright: Firework safety tips for the Fourth of July
            Wildwood City Hall hosts Plein Air artwork for show, sale
            Intersection of Route 100, Taylor Road sees lane reconfiguration in Wildwood
            Former councilmember to fill vacated seat on Ellisville City Council
            Wildwood seeks second nominee for vacated city council seat in Ward 6
            Charges issued for Wildwood sexual predator   
            Eureka resident remembers special bond with late chef Anthony Bourdain
            Wildwood Council votes to enhance recreation with smartphone app
            Town & Country revives, reinvents tradition with 2018 Fire & Ice festival
            Chesterfield Outlets to be re-branded as 'The District'
            Schrader Funeral Home celebrates 150 years in Ballwin
            Wildwood councilmember Greg Alexander announces resignation
            Wildwood gives go-ahead on proposed roundabout, Route 109 improvements
            Ellisville city council approves retirement complex on long-vacant property
            Long-vacant property in Wildwood could see new life as The Miller Haus
            Ellisville Mayor Mike Roemerman shares first thoughts, future plans for city
            Retired fire chief Jim Silvernail dies at the age of 74
            
Wildwood council votes to defer censure proposal, opts for mediation
            
St. Luke's Hospital's annual Tour de Wellness event revs up for 2018
            Students ally across districts for stricter gun control
            Ellisville fetches new developments for four-legged residents
            6th annual 'Listen To Your Mother' event sets motherhood center stage

            Celebrating 100 years of meeting at The Muny in Forest Park
            Future students partake in the groundbreaking of new Eureka Elementary School
            Ballwin resident to be part of 39th St. Louis Storytelling Festival
            
Proposed plan for Belleview Farm Park trail system receives feedback
            
Wildwood City Council approves drafting resolution to censure councilmember
            
Resident dies after three-alarm fire at Ellisville condominiums
            Executive order adds 25 additional acres to Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park
            Des Peres set to overhaul local sidewalks, residential streets this summer
            Segment of Wild Horse Creek Road closed April 7
            Wildwood releases economic development report
            Celebrate Wildwood, Founders' Day events audit returns to council with results
            
Ellisville examines future housing, retail possibilities while weighing traffic concerns
            
Ellisville's Cop Trot returns, benefits The BackStoppers
            
Ellisville City Council expresses interest in possible cell tower near Bluebird Park
            
Local authors document history for readers of all ages
            
Town & Country's Town Square project moves toward late summer completion
            
Wildwood Council approves design phase for Ward 5 park
           
 Town & Country unanimously approves primary seat belt law
            
Ellisville hears traffic concerns, residential feedback amid development possibilities
            
Council appointments to contested seats spurs discussion, questions in Wildwood
            
Wildwood approves funding to assist with local lake investigation

            
Wildwood to add right-turn lane into Community Park off Hwy. 100
            
Ellisville looks toward revenue possibilities if medical cannabis is legalized
            
Wildwood City Council resignations lead to discussions of political motivation
            
New Eureka Elementary School on the horizon for Rockwood students, families
            
2018 Lenten Fish Fries in West County
            
Streetlights along Manchester Road get replacements in multiple cities
            
Just for Kidz nonprofit continues operations from St. Louis to New York and beyond
            
Wildwood City Council votes for audit to evaluate previous event expenses
            
Wildwood City Council approves Hidden Valley zip line request
            
Bob Shelton takes the reins as Town & Country's new city administrator
            
Town & Country's city administrator reappointed as chief of police
            
Wildwood approves resolution to seek grant for flood-damaged properties
            
Wildwood passes ordinances regarding new, expanding neighborhoods
            
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers location receives negative vote from Ellisville 
            
Babler communications tower work promises high-speed internet for some in Wildwood
            
Hidden Valley Ski Resort ZipTour request heads back to city council
            
Babler Park communications tower being readied to bring internet services to Wildwood
            
Rockwood's Board of Education approves application process for FEMA safe room grant
            
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers proposal to receive public hearing
            
Tough Mudder finds new home at winery in Warren County
            
Town & Country celebrates Town Square groundbreaking with smiles, shovels and hard hats
            
Future focused: Wildwood looks to aid business owners, cultivate economic development
            
Wildwood passes 2018 budget, including rural high-speed internet updates
            
Action packed: Arch Rival Roller Derby launches into its 12th season
            
Local societies offer residents the chance to step back in time
            
High-speed internet access continues to require work, money in Wildwood
            
Progress 64 West awards Louis S. Sachs Scholarships to young entrepreneurs
            
Brinkmann clears land in advance of Town & Country groundbreaking
            
Wildwood City Council opts to review Hidden Valley zip line proposal to find compromise
            
Founders of "Camp Fury STL" honored with "Salute to Service" award            
              
Ellisville Mayor Adam Paul announces resignation
            
Apprenticeships needed: Local partnerships seek to share knowledge, strengthen economy
            
Proposed ice rink relocates, leaving bulldozed parkland behind
            
Elementary student speeds toward 5K success with Girls on the Run
            
Future of Hidden Valley uncertain as Wildwood postpones, amends zip line request
            
The Jingle Bell Run returns to ring in arthritis awareness this season
            The dog days of summer
            Westminster goes international

            Photo galleries
            Fourth of July festivities

Mid Rivers Newsmagazine - St. Louis, MO [St. Charles]

            Cover Stories
            
‘Keeping it in the O’ – O’Fallon enjoys steady population, retail growth
           
            Articles
            Local representative spearheads House-approved Sunshine Law limits
            O’Fallon swears in new city administrator
            Lake Saint Louis, O’Fallon make ’15 safest cities’ list
            O’Fallon City Council examines, approves two greenway resolutions
            St. Peters woman’s case for grass-less yard heads to federal court of appeals
            Car crash causes heavy damage to Cottleville post office
            Road work to shut down city hall entrance, create Main Street closures in O’Fallon
            O’Fallon, River City Rascals reach agreement on 2019 stadium lease
            O’Fallon mayor talks infrastructure, business and recycling at 2019 State of the City address
            O’Fallon city administrator resigns from position after one year
            Baseball team locked out of O’Fallon stadium after rent delays
            O’Fallon to impose new recycling rules, end curbside pick up for paper products
            Local student earns a spot on ‘The Voice’
            O’Fallon to request release of 2018 block grant funds for citywide projects
            Schnucks announces Shop ‘n Save acquisitions, five in St. Charles County
            St. Charles County police search for suspects in armed carjacking
            O’Fallon councilmember Reid Cranmer resigns
            O’Fallon begins installation of flashing yellow arrows
            Cottleville claims top 20 spot on safest cities list
            O’Fallon council considers paving for local street
            O’Fallon Council approves recreation center deal with Lake Saint Louis
            O’Fallon Police Department’s lip sync battle blends humor, pop culture
            O’Fallon Council approves citywide traffic study to address volume, ‘hot spots’
            O’Fallon begins water main replacement project in Forest Park subdivision
            O’Fallon City Council discusses updating traffic calming procedures
            Behind the Wheel: Lou Fusz O’Fallon adds Jeep to its Chrysler Dodge Ram FIAT dealership
            Mike Arnold, owner of “Gus Gus Fun Bus” dies from injuries following carjacking
            O'Fallon city council approves advancing energy-saving recreation center improvements
            O'Fallon drives toward I-70, Hwy. K improvements to improve traffic flow
            
Alligator Creek renovations ready to make a splash in O'Fallon            
            O'Fallon set to build its art initiative with rotating sculpture series
            
O'Fallon announces band line-up for 2018 Heritage & Freedom Festival
            
Tru by Hilton hotel in O'Fallon sees approval by Planning & Zoning Commission
            
Annual Cottleville St. Patrick's tradition returns with parade, Run for the Helmet
            
Legacy Ball commemorates 40 years of helping St. Charles County residents
            
2018 Lenten Fish Frys in St. Charles County
            
Francis Howell School District places tax increase levy on April ballot
            
Wentzville School District places no-tax-increase bond issue on April ballot

            
Special Olympics’ Polar Plunge celebrates 15th year in Lake Saint Louis
            President Trump calls tax cuts ‘rocket fuel for the American economy’ in St. Charles
            Controversial use of PLA to build justice center passes with 8-2 vote

2015 - 2014

Springfield Report - Springfield, MO
           Missouri State University - Junior
           Utilized cross-platform journalism tactics with Youtube, Prezi and Periscope.
           Portfolio

Individual Articles:
          Future of SOGI and the City Council
          College Nightmares, Years After and Off Campus
          Live on Periscope: Loneliness Culture
          SOGI In St. Louis
          Spring Forecast for Springfield
          Springfield Art Museum’s Online Catalog

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