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Pictures Capture Mehlville Students, Northwest's Football Team, Affton Dancers and More
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Pictures: Wyoming Adventure, Car Cruise, Historic School Photos and More
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Pictures Capture Mehlville Firefighters, Affton Volunteers, Fenton Dogs and More
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Pictures Capture Fenton Mud Slides, Affton Banners, Sunset Hills Dogs and More
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Pictures Capture Fenton Author, Oakville Football and Deer
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Pictures Capture Storm Damage, Lindbergh Whiz Kids and More
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Columns

Eating In, Dining Out

Easter Breads Bring Tasteful Addition to Holiday Table
North of the Quarter - St. Louis Mardi Gras Recipes
Winter Warm-Up: Root Cellar Suppers
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Adoptable Animals

Big Dogs Featured This Week From Open Door
Montana, Sir Oak, Alex, Luna Need New Homes
Beagle Puppy, Siamese Cat Looking for Forever Homes (Photos)
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Inquiring Photographer

What Animal Would You Like to Be?
What Instrument Would You Like to Play?
Who Do You Admire Most?
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Criminal Minds

Weird News: Burglar Foils Unsecure Security Camera
Weird Crime: Chicken Rustler, Serial Meat Thief
Weird Crime: Chicken Rustler and a Serial Meat Thief
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Editor's Notebook

By Dan Barger
Memories of 'The Man,' a Baseball Glove and a Harmonica
Remembering Howard Etling: Newspaper Pioneer; Civic Leader
How Google Sees Fenton, High Ridge
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Police Beat

Vehicle Break-Ins Reported Outside Great Escape Theater in Fenton
Video Games Highlighted in Weekly Police Report
Late Night Trip to Closed McDonald's Sparks Tirade
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Obituaries

Margaret 'Peggy' Birkes, 70, Helped Children to Read
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Art Space

Acrylics, Ceramics Dislayed at Lindbergh Art Gallery
Student Ceramics Highlighted at Lindbergh Art Gallery
Watercolors, Chalk Pastels, Ceramics from Lindbergh High School Students
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High Ridge Business Profile

It's All in the Cards for This Game Boy
Bravura Realtors Moves Down the Road
A Western Wear Proprietor for 50 Years, the Clothing Business is in Connie's Jeans
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Fenton Business Profile

Pfitzinger Graphics: Handcrafted Signs are Key to Success
Ginny Goede is a Jewel With Fenton Connections
Fenton's Kaiser Electric: Keeping the Current Flowing for 60 Years
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Sheriff's Report

Horse Thief Nabs Two Animals in Dittmer
Red and White Boat and Trailer Stolen from Home
Trailer Full of Tools Stolen From Construction Site
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Daily PatchCast

Schools Remain Closed, Unique Wine, Hotel Tax Hike
Daily PatchCast: Fire and Ice, Pet Safety, & New Widget
Blizzard Coming, FEMA Funding Nil, Blanket Aid and Mall Masterpieces
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April 5 Election Guide

Candidates are Counting On Your Votes In Dozens of Local Elections
Fenton Asks Voters if Tax Collector's Office Should Be Shelved
Fenton Mayor Faces Challenge from City Collector
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Viewfinder

A Big Bunny, Plush Puppets and an Easter Camel Were on Hand for the Coldwell Banker Easter Egg Hunt
Many Fingers Were Licked as the Kids Built Peeps Houses
Bouquets Handed Out to Rockwood ROSE Award Winners
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Get Out

Father's Day, Hypnosis, Snoopy and This American Life
Festivals of Air, Art and Strawberries, Outdoor Music, Movies
Parades, Pools, Patriotism Mark Memorial Day Weekend
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House Hunt

Open Houses Set for Sunday, June 5
Open Houses Set for Sunday, May 15
Open Houses Set for Sunday, April 17
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Patch Picks

Seven Old Fenton Buildings, Then and Now
Patch Picks: Best Burgers in Town
Spas Offer Massages, Facials, Skin Care, Nutrition
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Bites Nearby

Terrazza Grill: Old Time Cooking with an Italian Accent
Affton's Trattoria Toscana Rivals The Hill For Fine Italian Cuisine
Divine Pies, Country-Style Dining at the Blue Owl
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Frugal Family

Big Bargains on Big Items
Craft Supplies, Spring Fashions Among This Week's Deals
Deals on Shoes, Organizers, Electronics, Lawn Care
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Whiz Kid

Are you Smarter Than These 7th Graders?
Lindbergh Students Explore Outer Space
Rockwood Swimmers Help Charities
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Great Escape

Bike the Meramec Greenway
For Keeps Sake is a Perfect Escape for Scrapbookers
Classic Pasta, BA-DA Bing Shrimp Found at Rich & Charlie’s
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Moms Talk

How Do You Spend the Summer?
Should Kids Under Age Be Allowed to See PG-13 Movies?
Does Gender Play a Role in Raising Children?
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Comments from Patchland

Smoking Ban Idea, Parking-Meter Policies, McCaskill Criticism
Sample Size, Lightning Strikes and a Kid in a Vault
TIFF Confusion, Firemen Overtime Pay and Cold Meds
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Diversions

A Touch of France in Missouri
Plan Now to See Fall Colors
The Mystery of Cahokia Mounds
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Suburban West Prep Roundup

Lutheran South Loses Thriller in Wickenheiser Cup Championship
Suburban West: Four Lindbergh Players Named All-Conference
Lindbergh, Northwest Stay Alive; Soccer Showdown Tonight
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Suburban South Prep Roundup

Suburban South Roundup: Summit Golf Has an Ace
Baseball, Soccer Seasons Come to an End in Suburban South
Summit Girls Soccer 4-1; Kirkwood on Verge of Record
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Top Ten Local Books

Top Books include 'Jane Eyre,' 'A Father's Love'
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The Patchlist

8 Things to Know About Halloween Candy Corn
9 Ways to Blow Up Your Bank Account at the Fireworks Stand
6 Big Boy Toys for Father's Day
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Be There Now

Big Brothers Big Sisters Hopes Volunteers to Step Up to the Plate with Be There Now! Campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters Pitches In to Support United Way Campaign
Change a Child’s Life—Be a Big Brother or Big Sister
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PatchSnap

Fenton Charitable Association Presents Funds to Local Food Pantries
What the Meramec River Left Behind
Meet Fenton's First Family
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Patch Political Potpourri

Missouri Voters Will Decide a Bevy of Ballot Issues This Year
PBS Focuses on Missouri's Payday Loan Initiative This Weekend
Missouri's U.S. Senate Candidates Stir Up Novel Approaches For Fundraising
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Notable Neighbors

By Alyssa Stahr
Laumeier Sculpture Park Hires First Composer-in-Residence
Retired Dentist Invents Color-Changing Toothpaste
South County’s Elaine Powers Praises Group Efforts
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The Week in Sports

By Bill Hester
Local Teams Qualify for Football Playoffs
Summit's Eisenreich wins State Golf Tournament
First Week of Football Playoffs Interesting for Local Teams
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Notable Neighbor

Lindbergh School District Promotes Brian McKenney
Nelson Weber is Modern Day Renaissance Man
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Who Do You Trust?

By Dan Barger
Who Do You Trust? Veterinarian Edition
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Pinteresting

By Dan Barger
Miley Ready to Pounce on Patch Pinterest Board
Pinteresting Things in Fenton, High Ridge
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Big Ride Across America

By Larissa Powers
Big Ride Across America Finally in the Home Stretch
Big Ride Across America Crosses 1,000 mile mark
Big Ride Across America: Out of Montana and On To Wyoming
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Pictured on Patch

Pictures Capture Mehlville Students, Northwest's Football Team, Affton Dancers and More
Pictures: Wyoming Adventure, Car Cruise, Historic School Photos and More
Pictures Capture Sunset Hills Party, Fenton Triathlon, Oakville Scouts and More
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Back in the Day

When Gas Was a Quarter and Mechanics Filled Your Tank
Back to School Back in the Day
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News Nearby

Man Admits to Overreacting About 'Crappy' Burger at Hardee's
News Nearby: Man Shoots at Neighbor After Being Uninvited to Wedding
Be First To Drive New 45 MPH Go-Karts at Pole Position
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts
Couple Feeds 100,000 Starving Children From Their Living Room
'Iron Woman' Fights Cancer, Inspires Others
Tell Us: What’s the Biggest Challenge You’ve Ever Faced?
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Small Business Shout Out

Small Business Shout Out: Inside Out Painting
Small Business Shout Out: Roots & Blooms
Small Business Shout Out: Dan's Fan City
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