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West County resident, businessman named SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year

West County resident, businessman named SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year

The St. Louis District office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named Jeff Minnis, owner of Jeff Computers in Manchester, as the 2012 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Minnis, who has repaired computers since he was in middle... read more »

 

Bethesda Meadow residents make Mardi Gras magic

Bethesda Meadow residents make Mardi Gras magic

A festive Mardi Gras tradition that was started nine years ago by a Bethesda Meadow volunteer continued this year, complete with wheelchair floats, colorful beads, masks, feather boas, New Orleans-style rhythms and the coronation of the King... read more »

 

JF&CS closes on $1 million Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry building

JF&CS closes on $1 million Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry building

  Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS) on Feb. 9 closed on the $1 million purchase of a 21,000-square-foot building to house its Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. Located at 10601 Baur Blvd. at Warson Road, the new location... read more »

 

Kumon of Wildwood to host literacy open house

Kumon of Wildwood to host literacy open house

Kumon of Wildwood will celebrate its grand opening with a literacy open house from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, March 3 at 16572 Manchester Road. The event will include read-aloud sessions featuring books from Kumon’s recommended reading list... read more »

 

Trend of the Week: Layering

Trend of the Week: Layering

The local weather this winter has been far from extreme, however after our cold snap last weekend (and we still have five weeks of winter left) I wanted to take the opportunity to share tips on dressing appropriately – and fashionably.  Throughout... read more »

 

Random Acts of Kindness returns to Chesterfield Mall

Random Acts of Kindness returns to Chesterfield Mall

During the week of Feb. 13, hundreds of shoppers across the bi-state were surprised with random acts of kindness courtesy of CBL Malls and their partners including Coca-Cola, mall retail stores and restaurants, Make-a-Wish® and West Newsmagazine.... read more »

 

West County Rotary Club seeks award nominees

West County Rotary Club seeks award nominees

The Rotary Club of West St. Louis County wants to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the community and is accepting nominations for candidates for three awards: • The Community Business Award will recognize area... read more »

 

2012 Grammy Fashions

2012 Grammy Fashions

Besides Adele, the other big winner of the evening was the Little Black Dress.  Black dresses flooded the Red Carpet at last night’s Grammy Awards as even Adele took part in the trend as both her and Rihanna stood out in black Armani gowns. ... read more »

 

BBB Tax-Time Tips: How To Choose A Preparer, Avoid Scams And Costly Tax Refund Loans

BBB Tax-Time Tips: How To Choose A Preparer, Avoid Scams And Costly Tax Refund Loans

Before you rush out and get your taxes done, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises you to check your tax preparer’s BBB Business Review and be aware of  pitfalls that trip up taxpayers every year. BBB Business Reviews are a great... read more »

 

Bow Ties & Sweater Vests Making A Comeback – but not together!

Bow Ties & Sweater Vests Making A Comeback – but not together!

KTVI’s John Pertzborn is bringing back bow ties on Bow Tie Tuesdays, and some have credited Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum for bringing back the sweater vest.  But what about bow ties and sweater vests together?  Definitely not. ... read more »

 
 
 
 

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