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    • Local runners recall first-hand the Boston Marathon nightmare
    • When health care goes wrong
    • ‘Second Amendment Preservation Act’ heads to Nixon
    • Ellisville votes to move toward purchase of new city hall
    • Weekly West County movie releases
    Local runners recall first-hand the Boston Marathon nightmare

    Local runners recall first-hand the Boston Marathon nightmare NEW

    For Flavia Bader, Janet Johnson and Gail Saxton, the Boston Marathon was divided into two widely contrasting segments – a tremendous race experience and a terrible, nightmarish aftermath following the detonation of two bombs that killed three spectators and seriously injured many others.

    When health care goes wrong

    When health care goes wrong 

    In the health care field, they’re called “never events” because they are never supposed to happen. But accidents and incidents of medical malpractice do happen – as evidenced by recent news reports of a brain surgery that went horribly wrong.

    ‘Second Amendment Preservation Act’ heads to Nixon

    ‘Second Amendment Preservation Act’ heads to Nixon 

    A bill that could drastically impact the laws regarding firearms in Missouri is on its way to Gov. Jay Nixon’s desk.

    Ellisville votes to move toward purchase of new city hall

    Ellisville votes to move toward purchase of new city hall 

    The Ellisville City Council has passed a resolution that takes a step toward getting a new city hall.

    Weekly West County movie releases

    Weekly West County movie releases 

    “Fast & Furious 6,” “The Hangover Part III” and “Epic”

     

    WEST »

    Eureka holds photo contest featuring city parks and programs NEW

    The Eureka Parks and Recreation Department is seeking action photographs of kids and adults enjoying its programs and city parks – and they’re offering prizes for the best submissions. The contest is for amateur photographers only. Kids... read more »

     

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    LSL aldermen give go-ahead to Huck’s store NEW

    The Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen gave a go-ahead on May 20 to a Huck’s gas station and convenience store that had prompted concerns from nearby residents. The board voted 4-0 approving a resolution granting a special use permit for the... read more »

     
     


     

    SPORTS »

    Westminster hires O’Fallon Christian coach to lead girls varsity basketball NEW

    Westminster hires O’Fallon Christian coach to lead girls varsity basketball

    Joan Gallagher Westminster Christian Academy named Joan Gallagher as the new varsity girls basketball coach Tuesday (May 21). Gallagher brings a wealth of coaching experience to the...

     
     

    FEATURES »

    High School Baseball Showcase offers more than just one day of great ball 

    High School Baseball Showcase offers more than just one day of great ball

    Major leaguers in the making Area high school seniors will soon get a chance to demonstrate their baseball skills in the fourth annual PNC Bank High School Baseball Showcase scheduled...

     
     

    SCHOOLS »

    Henry Elementary music teacher is West Newsmagazine’s Teacher of the Year 

    Henry Elementary music teacher is West Newsmagazine’s Teacher of the Year

    Brenda Tucker (left), senior vice president/branch manager of Pulaski Bank in Ballwin, and Colleen Schoendiest (right), owner of McDonald’s of Town & Country and Chesterfield...

     
     
     



     

    DINING »

    Taste of Summer recipe contest NEW

    Taste of Summer recipe contest

    Summer pies, summer drinks, mouth-watering barbecue and scrumptious salads made with ingredients picked fresh from the garden – the season of great food is upon us and West Newsmagazine...

     
     

    OPINION »

    Thomas Sowell – Wimps Versus Barbarians NEW

    An all too familiar scene was enacted on the campus of Swarthmore College during a meeting on May 4th to discuss demands by student activists for the college to divest itself of its...

     
     

    COMMUNITY »

    BUSINESS: New in the neighborhood 

    BUSINESS: New in the neighborhood

    New in the neighborhood Manchester city officials and members of the West County Chamber of Commerce joined the owners and staff of Marshall’s Bistro for the restaurant’s recent...

     
     
     



     

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