St. Anthony's Organization Raises $10K for the Hancock Health Center

The hospital's Physician Ambassadors organization raised the money to keep the center afloat for the next year.

First Week of School Successful Because of Teachers and Superintendent, One Teacher Said

Trautwein Elementary School music teacher Laurie Brickey told school board members what made the first week of school a success.

Utopia Dance Team Is Crowned Grand National Pom Team Champion

The team traveled to Indiana for a national competition and earned several accolades.

Oakville Football Opens with Tight Loss on Senior Night

The Tigers fell 10-9 to the Marquette Mustangs at home; Derrick Brown scored Oakville's only touchdown.

Mehlville Opens Season with 49-22 Rout of Northwest

The Panthers scored 42 points in the first half of the game led by quarterback Brendan Moore.

Lemay Man Charged with Manslaughter in His Wife's Heroin Overdose

Police said the woman's body was found lying on the ground near the roadway in the 200 block of Wachtel Avenue.

Auditorium, Tennis Court Projects Go Out for Bid

Superintendent Eric Knost said the bids for the district's new tennis courts and first auditorium will go out on Monday for an October ground-breaking.

South County Police Officers Race Cars for Special Olympics

Officer Dan Schroeder and Capt. Mike Dierkes with the St. Louis County Police raced stock cars on a dirt track to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Crime Report: Suspect Arrested for Bottle Attack

The St. Louis County Police crime report from August 13 to August 19 includes incidents occurring in Mehlville, Oakville and Lemay.

Tickets Available for St. Louis Blues Alumni Game in Oakville

Al MacInnis and Bernie Federko will be at the hockey game, scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m.

Friday Food Critic: Cafe Sarajevo

Each week, we nominate a new restaurant for you to review. That's right, you're the local expert!

Cantaloupe Salmonella Warning Issued in Missouri

Consumers are advised to throw out any cantaloupe grown in southwest Indiana. A specific farm and stores have not been released.

In Memoriam: Mehlville Oakville Obituaries, Aug 11 to Aug. 23

The following is a list of obituaries posted by funeral homes in Mehlville and Oakville in the past week.

Meth-Making Materials Found During Welfare Check, Police Said

Police also located a fake dictionary with a hidden compartment that contained paraphernalia and a white powder that could possibly be cocaine.

Calling All Parents, PTOs and Booster Clubs!

Join Patch and the Mehlville School District for a free seminar on how to grow your volunteer base and promote fundraisers through the internet.

Mehlville School Board to Set Retreat Agenda

Superintendent Eric Knost will also give an update on the district’s auditorium and tennis courts at Thursday's meeting.

Men Break Into Six Area Vending Machines, Police Said

Manchester police arrest two men for breaking into vending machines in Mehlville, Fenton, Wildwood and Eureka according to court documents.

Criminal Minds: Teen Grows 5-Foot Tall Marijuana Plants

A roundup of weird, unusual and off-the wall crimes compiled from police reports around the St. Louis area.

St. Anthony's Adds Two Doctors to Sports and Family Medicine

Adam Fitzgerald will work at the family medicine facility in Affton while William Feldner will work at the sports medicine center on Lemay Ferry Road.

Telegraph and 255 Getting Landscaping Makeover

The project, organized by the South County Economic Improvement Group, will start in 2013.

Todd Akin Releases Apology, Asks Forgiveness

The candidate for Missouri Senate issued ad Monday.

Two Businesses Proposed for Space Between Mehlville High School and Urgent Care

See which businesses could be moving into the abandon property.

Any Castle Will Do For Princess Urquhart

This 2-year-old Terrier mix is waiting for a friendly family.

Akin Fallout: Coverage of 'Legitimate Rape' Comment

A round-up of reaction stories and news updates since this story exploded on Sunday.

St. Louis County Employees Might Receive Raises in 2013

Pay increases are being discussed by officials during St. Louis County's budgeting process this year. It would mark the first time in four years that employees were given raises.

Ex-Nursing Home Worker Charged With Stealing Residents' Rings

Police said the woman pawned and sold the rings for money to buy heroin.

Firefighters Fill Boots for Muscular Dystrophy

Firefighters from the Mehlville Fire Protection District are collecting money at area intersections for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Mehlville Teacher Cooks with Newscasters to Show off New Culinary Program

Shirley Rauh demonstrated a recipe seen in the new culinary program in Mehlville and Oakville high schools.

Show Me's, Steak n Shake Inspected

See how your favorite restaurants fared on St. Louis County Department of Health inspections.

Parks $500K Budget Shortfall Might Not Exist, County Official Says

A spokesperson for St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley said a projected shortfall in the parks department may not be a reality.

Kidnapping Suspect Wanted in St. Louis County

Shamari B. Jackson is wanted on charges of child kidnapping and tampering with a motor vehicle, police said.

Strong Offensive Line Leads Panthers in Preseason Scrimmage

Head coach Eric Meyer said he's please with how well the Mehlville High School football team did in a preseason scrimmage Friday.

In Memoriam: Mehlville Oakville Obituaries, Aug 11 to Aug. 18

The following is a list of obituaries posted by funeral homes in Mehlville and Oakville in the past week.

Keller 8 Showtimes: Get Savage

Showtimes are for August 10 to August 23.

Oakville Tiger Football Fine-Tunes Play in Preseason Scrimmage

The Oakville High School football team, led by coach Arlee Conners, hosted a preseason Jamboree Friday.

Crime Report: Suspect Steals Clothing and Alcohol from Walmart

The St. Louis County Police crime report from August 6 to August 12 includes incidents occurring in Mehlville, Oakville and Lemay.

How Clean are South County Pools?

The St. Louis County Health Department inspected area pools in the fifth and final part of our pool inspection series.

Sending Your Child to Kindergarten: A Test in Courage

A mom dreading the first day of school at Bierbaum Elementary finds that her daughter is ready for the challenge.

CANCELED: Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect for South County

The severe thunderstorm warning ended in St. Louis County at 4:30.

Landlord Threatened Tenants with Shotgun in Oakville, Police Said

A dispute about breaking a lease ended in a gun threat in the 3300 block of Old Baumgartner Road, police said.