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Citywide Boil Order Advisory Until Further Notice

Recent Update 10-14-25 The City of Herculaneum is no long under a boil order, see update here. ——– Original Post 10-10-25 What Happened Earlier this week, a significant water line break caused low pressure across the city’s water system. As a precaution, a boil order was issued for all residents. This is a standard public […]

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Fire Dept. Hiring Firefighters

We take a great deal of pride in our Fire Department and hope you will share this if you are selected. The history of the Fire Department extends from 1951 when it was first formed, to the present day. The equipment has changed, but the basic mission “To protect lives and property and to serve […]

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Heat Up the Fun! – Park Donation

Kade’s Playground is a place where kids and families come together to play, explore, and create lasting memories. To keep the fun going strong, we’re launching a fundraising campaign to make important upgrades—and we need your help!

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Huge Thanks to Our Amazing Volunteers!

We had a fantastic group of new and returning volunteers come together for a litter cleanup, and the results were incredible! In just a few hours, we collected 42 bags of trash along with various other discarded items, making a noticeable difference in our community. A special thank you to the students from Festus and […]

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Police Officer Job Opportunities

Every sworn member of the Herculaneum Police Department is a Police Officer, regardless of rank, position or specialized assignment. Police Officers are responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property, enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, prevention of crime, preservation of the public peace, apprehension of criminals, and […]

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Digitizing the Past

Last year, our city voted to transfer our local court to the Jefferson County Circuit Court—a change that will save the city $100,000 to $150,000 annually in expenses. During this transition, we discovered that our court records had not been properly digitized or accounted for since 1972. To complete the process, every single document had […]

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Municipal Court Updates

TRANSFER OF HERCULANEUM MUNICIPAL COURT TO THE ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT COURT Please be advised that the Herculaneum Municipal Court has been ordered to be transferred to the Associate Circuit Court of the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit. All future dockets will be conducted at the Jefferson County Courthouse located at 300 South Main Street, Hillsboro, MO 63050. All […]

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Holiday Vacation Checklist

Prepare your home for a worry-free holiday by completing these simple steps to keep your property secure while you’re away: Sign up with the Herculaneum Police Department for a free Home Vacation Check, and officers will periodically monitor your property while you’re away. Hold mail through the USPS website or Herculaneum post office. Lock your […]

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