Wildwood Hotel Hosts Open House

PHOTO GALLERY: Pristine banquet rooms, comforting hotel rooms, delicious hors d'oeuvres and interesting event services were showcased at Thursday evening's open house at The Wildwood Hotel.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Targeted by Grieving Mother

A California mother, who battled Enterprise Rent-A-Car after her two daughters died in an accident allegedly caused by a known defective car they were rented, just launched a petition. Have you had any concerns about rental vehicles in this way locally?

Zoom to 212 Fitness Jam in Eureka Sunday

New 'Eureka Fitness' company is "where fit finds fun," especially on Feb. 12.

Wal-Mart Greeters Will Be Missed

Yesterday's Patch poll results indicate quite a few readers feel like they are losing one of the main things they liked about Wal-Mart: the smiling, front door greeters.

Say Bye to Wal-Mart Greeters

TAKE POLL ABOUT THEM: Wal-Mart announces phasing out an iconic employee role—those store greeters who issue friendly hellos and play double-agent regarding merchandise return and possible shoplifting. Will you miss them?

Unique Gift Search Leads to 'Charming' Business

Looking for a unique Valentine's Day gift? Wildwood woman’s one-of-a-kind ideas catch on with customers.

Eureka Specialty Farmers Provide to Posh Restaurant

Niche is based in St. Louis city and is expected to open at Centene Plaza in Clayton in the spring. Eureka-grown produce will be on its menu.

Chimi's Fresh Mex Opens in Wildwood

PHOTO GALLERY: An independent Mexican restaurant provides great ambiance and authentic cooking from Mexico-inspired recipes, including a secret margarita mix.

It's National Pie Day

With Jan. 23 being National Pie Day, it's a great time to provide tips for making sensational pies or to zip over to a local pie shop in Eureka in observation of the holiday. Why not make it National Pie Week?

Business Managers: Claim Free Marketing Assistance

"Places" is a comprehensive, online directory listing tool that Eureka-Wildwood Patch offers to business owners and managers. Claiming your existing listing to use is free and simple. Patch readers can even rate and comment on each entity.

Gibby's Restaurant Opens Today

PHOTO GALLERY: Gibby's new staff in Eureka practiced servicing tables Thursday evening. They will offer their first lunches starting at 10:30 a.m.

Eureka Lawyer Gets 'Outstanding Award'

Only one attorney receives this prestigious, St. Louis County Bar Association award each year, and this time a Eurekan earned it.

Gibby's Restaurant to Open Mid-Week

Owners of a new Eureka restaurant will offer dining, catering and carryout orders. Get ready to take their big burger challenge—maybe as soon as Tuesday or Wednesday.

New Irish Pub Brings Bit O'Spirits to Eureka

O'Dell's Irish Pub & Ale House currently offers bar service, with food to be added later this month. How about trying Big Sky Moose Drool Ale?

Taste Sandwich Showdown Winner

Nearly 800 applicants vied for winning creations in annual Saint Louis Bread Co. sandwich contest. See what won...it's available to buy this month, too.

Hidden Valley Helps Mother Nature with Snow

Managers of the St. Louis area ski resort in Wildwood hope this recent string of cold temperatures hangs on for this week. They're aiming to open for the season Wednesday afternoon.

SSM St. Clare Minimizes ER Wait Times in New Way

'InQuicker' program allows patients with minor emergencies to wait at home instead of the ER waiting room. The new option is available at the Fenton center.

Walgreens, Express Scripts End Relationship

Both companies are working to keep Eureka and Wildwood customers in the loop and maintain good relations with the public.

Closest K-Mart Staying Put For Now

So far the Crestwood Sears is the only metro St. Louis store among the planned closures of Sears, K-Mart and Lands' End locations nationwide.

Wildwood Business Recognized for Good Citizenship

Fick Supply Services won 20 Jilly's Cupcakes for its employees for the way it treats the community.

Death of a Missouri Baby Prompts Area Walmarts to Join Voluntary Action

Metro St. Louis locations join more than 3,000 Walmart stores nationwide as part of the baby formula voluntary recall.

Hidden Valley Owners Buy Pennsylvania Ski Resort

Peak Resorts representatives of Wildwood announced the $9 million purchase of Jack Frost Mountain and Big Boulder Resorts in the Pocono Mountains. Peak leased and operated this ski area since 2005.

Last Minute, Novel Gifts Still Available in Eureka

While The Wallach House in Eureka historically is known as an antique retailer and great antiques can be found there every day, nice contemporary gifts are provided there as well. Some Christmas items are 40 percent off original prices.

New Dress Shop Racks Up Options

'Karen’s Off The Rack' provides high fashion to Eureka. The shop's owner just relocated here.

Coca-Cola Freestyle Dispenser Debuts Nearby

The new vending machine that allows customers to have Coca Cola products more than 100 different ways became available yesterday at the Fenton White Castle. Eureka White Castle is not slated to receive the machine, however.

Hidden Valley Ski Resort Owner Files IPO

Peak Resorts Inc., owners of Wildwood-based Hidden Valley ski area, scheduled an $85 million initial public offering with a market capitalization of $153 million for Thursday, according to industry analysts.

Chamber Members Meet in Wildwood

First Friday Coffee: West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce members met Friday at Lindenwood University in Wildwood.

Real Christmas Trees Await

Several sources for precut Christmas trees in Eureka and Wildwood offered them since before Thanksgiving. Here's a summary of what they provide and when.

Furniture Marketplace Opens Nearby

A new furniture company takes over space formerly occupied by Chuck's Boots in Fenton.

'Tis the Season for Poinsettias

This weekend is the last days for one of St. Louis' largest poinsettias' festivals, which is held in Wildwood at Fahr Greenhouses.

Offers for BP Station in Wildwood can be Made Online

Patch was sent additional information from the company representatives hired to sell select BP gas stations, including one in Wildwood.

Wildwood Gas Station is For Sale

The Wildwood-based BP-branded station is available, along with 22 other BP-branded gas stations in the St. Louis metropolitan area, through a sealed-bidding process ending in Feb. 16, Convenience Store News reports.

Top Games Span Swords to Spongebob

The holiday season’s hottest video games cover the spectrum from youth to mature and action to fantasy. And, much like holiday movies, several sequels to old favorites are available.

From Where did 'Black Friday' Come?

Patch takes a brief look at the origins of one of the country's most peculiar holiday traditions.

Holiday Indulging with Less Bulging

Helpful hints shared by a local personal trainer regarding how to make it through the holiday season without packing on too many pounds.

Black Friday Shopping Guide in St. Louis

Here are stores, sales and strategies to optimize all-night shopping blow-out.

Shopping Small Gets Big

A movement to shop local for the holidays becomes Small Business Saturday on Nov. 26. Wines of Wildwood is a prime example of how to keep the dollars local.

Poinsettia Festival to Flourish in Wildwood

Attending the poinsettia festival hosted at Fahr Greenhouses in Wildwood is an annual pilgrimage for some St. Louis County residents.

Coffee and Community: Solid Rock Toasts Last Cup

Solid Rock Kaffee Haus started new initiative to collect items for local charity needs last month, but itself closed for operation Nov. 12.

New Restaurant to Open in Eureka

Gibby's restaurant owners from St. Clair, MO, are remodeling the former location operated as a Rich & Charlie's restaurant in Eureka.