🌱 Patch AM: Arnold man accused in 120-mph chase and major drug bust

Hello Arnold! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Arnold man accused in 120-mph chase and major drug bust
• How new Missouri laws backed by an Arnold legislator could affect you

Also on today's calendar: Steve Gonsalves Live: A Life With Ghosts and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 59.
• Saturday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 120-mph chase ends in W.S. (howellcountynews.com) — An Arnold man is jailed after allegedly leading officers on a 120‑mph chase through Texas and Howell counties, ending near Willow Springs city hall and police station. Authorities say they recovered a handgun, drugs including meth and fentanyl, and stolen quarters, and the suspect now faces multiple felony charges with a high bond set.
   

• New state laws are taking effect on Friday (griffonnews.com) — Arnold residents are represented in several of the 76 new Missouri laws taking effect Friday, including a bill by Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, R‑Arnold, that reshapes the state's sex offender registry tiers. Other measures tighten drunk‑driving penalties, adjust highway speed limits, expand economic incentives, and change rules around ADA compliance, education, and online age verification.
   

📸 Around Arnold

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arnold

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 25
• Steve Gonsalves Live: A Life With Ghosts →
  Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• Friday Foodie Cookbook Club
  Arnold Chamber of Commerce Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch 1701 Missouri State Rd Arnold MO 63010
  10:00 am
• Friday Foodie Cookbook Club →
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Rd, Arnold
  10:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Bowling For A Cause: One Meal Can Change A LIFE!
  Arnold Chamber of Commerce Concord Bowl 11801 Tesson Ferry Road St. Louis, MO 63128
  1:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Book & Cook: Breakfast Sandwiches
  Arnold Chamber of Commerce Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch 1701 Missouri State Rd Arnold MO 63010
  4:30 pm
• Book & Cook: Breakfast Sandwiches →
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Rd, Arnold
  4:30 pm
• Collage Club →
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Rd, Arnold
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Story Time →
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Rd, Arnold
  10:00 am
• Crafternoon - Miniature Tin Libraries →
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Rd, Arnold
  2:00 pm
• Kids Time (Experts): Tree Science →
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Rd, Arnold
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Smartphone Basics →
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Rd, Arnold
  9:30 am
• Lego-Mania Club →
  Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch, 1701 Missouri State Rd, Arnold
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Misty, a dog who went missing in Tesson Ferry Township, MO, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 10 minutes. Message from Owner… (Nextdoor Ward One)
• We live in the Imperial area, off of Old Lemay Ferry, and are wanting to build a 20x20 free standing garage.
  Can anyone suggest someone reliable, honest, and doesn't charge an arm and a leg? Thank you. (Nextdoor Hidden Valley)

• ServiceSource, Inc. posted a job opening for Transportation Officer in Arnold. Apply here.
• Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Arnold. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arnold here.

🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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