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Heroin town hall meeting canceled

Heroin town hall meeting canceled

The St. Louis County Police Department has announced that “A Community Response to Heroin,” a town hall meeting that was scheduled for Oct. 19 at Rockwood Summit High School, has been canceled. The meeting will be rescheduled, but a new... read more »

 

Balloon launch lands Gambrill Gardens resident in Amish country

Balloon launch lands Gambrill Gardens resident in Amish country

Andy Duff, 76, a resident of Gambrill Gardens Retirement Community in Ellisville, could not have expected the adventure that awaited him after taking part in a balloon lift-off. Each year, Gambrill Gardens holds an annual balloon lift-off for... read more »

 

Wildlife Rescue Center rehabs Des Peres Park goose, releases Rally Squirrel at Castlewood

Wildlife Rescue Center rehabs Des Peres Park goose, releases Rally Squirrel at Castlewood

Wildlife Rescue Center in Ballwin, near Castlewood State Park, has been home to some celebrity critters of late.  On Sat., Oct. 8, while the center’s executive director, Pam Bolton, was at Busch Stadium retrieving the famous Rally Squirrel... read more »

 

Mercy announces plans to build $90 million virtual care center in Chesterfield

Mercy announces plans to build $90 million virtual care center in Chesterfield

Mercy President and CEO Lynn Britton has announced plans for the company to invest $4.6 billion in Missouri, including building a $90 million virtual care center in Chesterfield. Britton made the announcement to more than 150 invited guests,... read more »

 

MoDOT confirms long-term closure of Ladue Road at Route 141

MoDOT confirms long-term closure of Ladue Road at Route 141

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has confirmed it will close Ladue Road just east of Route 141 after morning rush on Thursday (Oct. 13). Crews will keep Ladue Road closed for up to 40 days as they complete work to connect it... read more »

 

Ballwin bans bath salts, K2

Ballwin bans bath salts, K2

The Ballwin Board of Aldermen at it meeting on Oct. 10 passed legislation to ban the sale and possession of two synthetic drugs used for recreational purposes: methylenedioxyprovalerone (MDPV) – commonly known as bath salts or plant food... read more »

 

It’s official: American Girl store coming to Chesterfield Mall

It’s official: American Girl store coming to Chesterfield Mall

American Girl®, a division of Mattel, Inc., today (Oct. 11) announced plans to open its newest “experiential” retail store at Chesterfield Mall. The 10,850-square-foot American Girl store is slated to open in the spring of 2012. “Our... read more »

 

Creve Coeur to curb deer population with bow hunting, no-feed ordinance

Creve Coeur to curb deer population with bow hunting, no-feed ordinance

With a 5-2 vote, the Creve Coeur City Council on Oct. 10 took steps to control the city’s deer population by adopting a no-feed ordinance and an ordinance allowing bow hunting. As neighboring cities have debated the deer problem, so has Creve... read more »

 

Town & Country approves sharpshooting to thin deer herd

Town & Country approves sharpshooting to thin deer herd

Town & Country likely will see fewer deer starting in December. At its Oct. 10 meeting, the Town & Country Board of Aldermen passed a bill contracting White Buffalo Inc. to sharpshoot up to 300 deer this winter. Another 50 deer would... read more »

 

Area teens to hold ‘Helpin’ Out by Rockin’ Out’ to aid Joplin High School recovery

Area teens to hold ‘Helpin’ Out by Rockin’ Out’ to aid Joplin High School recovery

Five local bands comprised of students from area high schools will perform a concert in Chesterfield to help Joplin High School with its recovery from the tornado that ripped through the town on May 22. “Helpin’ Out by Rockin’ Out”... read more »

 
 
 
 

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