Hospital Hosts Camp for Teens Coping with Loss

The free, four-day camp helped local teenagers who lost someone close to them.

Last Day to Nominate Your Favorite Business for a Patch Readers’ Choice Award

Patch is compiling the best of the St. Louis area. Tell us where you love to shop, eat, take your kids, which services you can’t live without. WE WANT TO KNOW, and so do your neighbors!

Jotte Hopes Congressional Campaign Is Just Getting Started

Doctor in Missouri's Second Congressional District faces an uphill climb in the race to succeed Rep. Todd Akin.

Is it Hot Enough to Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk?

Watch the video and find out!

Photo: Hovis & Associates Celebrates Expands to South County

The new office is located at 12660 Lamplighter Square.

Mehlville Fathers' Club Awards $1,500 in Scholarships

Six members of the Class of 2012 earned scholarships.

St. Anthony’s Introduces New Internal Medicine Physician

Dr. Christine Owens lives in Crestwood and specializes in internal medicine.

Keller 8 Showtimes: May the Odds be Ever in Your Favor

Showtimes are for July 4 to July 12.

Ameren Missouri Helps Local Soldiers Pay Electric Bills

Representatives from the company introduced an new program at Jefferson Barracks

August 2012 Election Guide

These are the candidates, incumbents and issues that will affect Mehlville and Oakville.

Surviving a Heat Wave at Home

The long, hot, St. Louis summer takes its toll on a young family.

And Sparky the Dog Makes Seven

A mom describes the experience of adding a puppy to a household of young children.

Letter to the Editor: Vote Bob Burns for 93rd District

Bob and Karen Baumgartner explain why they're supporting Bob Burns as a candidate for the Missouri House of Representatives.

Brendan Moore to Play in Elite Football Touranment

The Mehlville junior was selected out of 600 St. Louis high school students to represent the Rams.

Calling All Candidates: We Need Your Info

Use this form to load information about August and November political campaigns on Patch.

Crime Report: Cocaine, Meth Found on Traffic Stop

The St. Louis County Police crime report from June 26 to July 2 includes incidents occurring in Mehlville, Oakville and Lemay.

New Cooling Center Announced in South County

Residents can now stay cool at Kennedy Recreation Complex.

Rich's Frozen Custard, St. Margaret Mary's Inspected

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

Kuhnerts Celebrate Anniversary of Service in Belize

A local family and former Mehlville teacher updates their community on their Belize adventure a year after leaving.

St. Anthony’s Nurse Shows 32 Years of Compassion

Cindy Roma, R.N., is known as “St. Cindy” because of her stellar attitude.

Five Schools Chosen for Mehlville's Solar Energy Project

Beasley Elementary, Hagemann Elementary, Bernard Middle, Oakville High and the Witzel Learning Center will be run on solar energy in the fall.

Is David Freese an MLB All-Star?

The third baseman sent the St. Louis Cardinals to Game 7 of the World Series with his clutch performance, but he hasn't secured a spot on the National League's All-Star Game roster yet. Fans can still vote him in.

10 Truths and A Lie about the Fourth of July

The U.S. Census Bureau offers a roundup facts about Independence Day 2012—can you spot the one that isn't true?

Stray Rescue and Suspenders Rock!

With heat an at all-time high, help a pooch get adopted at Stray Rescue.

I-55 Car Crash Leaves Woman Seriously Injured

The car traveled across all lanes of northbound Interstate 55 at Meramec Bottom Road Monday morning.

Crime Report: Four Domestic Assaults in South County

The St. Louis County Police crime report from June 16 to June 24 includes incidents occurring in Mehlville, Oakville and Lemay.

West Nile Virus Discovered in Lemay

Learn what to do to prevent contracting the disease.

St. Louis County Most Wanted

The list of St. Louis County Police Department's Most Wanted fugitives.

St. Louis County Police to Focus on Illegal Fireworks Use

Fines for violation of county fireworks laws range from $50 to $1,000.

South County State Reps Review Legislative Session

Missouri Representatives Marsha Haefner and Cloria Brown gave a rundown of the latest Missouri Congress session to South County residents.

State Rep. Marsha Haefner Upset Over Franz’s Comments

State Representative Marsha Haefner said she was offended over Rich Franz accusation that state legislators did not have political will or courage to change the state’s Public School Retirement system.

Franz Responds to Criticism Over Teacher Spending Comments

Board member Rich Franz says he appreciates teachers’ efforts and that his comments were taken partially out of context.

Mugs in the News: The Faces that Made This Week's Crime Headlines

The following mug shots were taken from various Patch crime reports between June 23 and June 29.

Police Seek South County US Bank Robbery Suspect

Police have released a photo of the suspect who left with an undetermined amount of money Friday afternoon.

Affton, Mehlville Fire Districts Working Together During Heat Wave

The districts support each other to protect firefighters during fires in Affton, Mehlville, Oakville and Sunset Hills.

Sunbutter In, Peanut Butter Out in the Mehlville School District

The Mehlville School District makes changes to protect those with peanut butter allergies.

Mehlville Promotes Employees to Key Roles in the District

The board of education approved the following individuals for a promotion within the district during a closed session of their June 21 meeting.

While Fatal Crashes Are Up in Missouri, St. Louis County's Numbers Stay Flat

Twenty-two deaths have been caused by car crashes in St. Louis County so far this year. That matches the pace set last year.

St. Anthony’s Joins National Hospitals in Support of Supreme Court’s Decision on Health Care

Several hospital associations, which St. Anthony’s belongs to, expressed relief over Thursday’s Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Health Care Act.

South County Lawmakers React to Affordable Health Care Act Ruling

The Supreme Court’s ruling was one of the topics discussed at Thursday night’s town hall meeting with State Representatives Marsha Haefner and Cloria Brown.