Coca-Cola Freestyle Debuts at Fazoli's

The new vending machine allows customers to have Coca Cola products more than 100 different ways.

Oakville Boys Looking for First Win

Both Affton squads entered the week with four-game winning streaks.

E. Coli Source Found; Salads Safe Again

The E. Coli outbreak hit 10 states, including Schnucks grocery stores, and put dozens of people in the hospital.

District Sets Second Town Hall Meeting, Saves on Insurance Consultant

The Mehlville school board met Thursday to pass the school's improvement plan and approve a new insurance consultant.

Gingerbread Recipes To Savor, or Build

Whether your gingerbread house is a mansion or of more modest dimensions, or you just want to enjoy a piece of gingerbread to eat, here are some recipes to get you started.

Letter to the Editor: Should the Mehlville School District Change its Name?

A Mehlville resident thinks the district should include Oakville in its name.

Traffic Ahead: Downtown Could be Tricky

All lanes on eastbound I-64 in downtown St. Louis will close this weekend. You can get there–but driving home might be a challenge.

Good Morning: Board OKs Superintendent's Future Plan

The new plan would build tennis courts and a new auditorium for the district.

Web Developer, Bankers and Accounts Wanted

Every week Patch will search for available local jobs as a service to readers.

Redistricting Earthquake Shakes Up Plans

Incumbents scrambling to avoid primaries, at least in the St. Louis area.

Letter to the Editor: Save Employees Along with County Parks

One resident speaks his mind about the St. Louis County Parks debate.

Panther and Tiger Wrestling Teams Look For Improved Seasons

Oakville returns one state qualifier while Mehlville has a new coach.

Keller 8 Showtimes: 50/50 Chance at the Movies

Bored? Catch a movie this weekend.

Where the Bell Ringers Toll

Patch caught up with the Salvation Army to learn more about its well-known red kettle Christmas charity.

Oakville Swimmers Fall in Season Opener

The Tigers lost to Cor Jesu 108-61 Wednesday at Mehlville.

Good Morning: Mehlville School Board Meets Tonight

Catch your news for Thursday!

Trivia Night Raises $4,000 for the Ronald McDonald House

Coldwell Banker Gundaker raised the money through a silent auction and trivia night.

Deck Your House and Win $100,000 for Mehlville Schools

Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could net $100,000 to our schools.

State Rep. Scott Sifton Running in New 93rd District

Redistricting put Sifton and Rep. Genise Montecillo in the same district, but they have resolved the overlap.

Moms Talk: Arsenic in Apple Juice

Recent research shows there may be levels of arsenic in apple juice.

Bike Shop Business Rolls Through Four Generations

Owner of the South County Cyclery shares the story of his family's longevity as St. Louis business owners.

Compromise Reached: All Parks to Stay Open

County Executive Charlie Dooley said all St. Louis County Parks will remain open.

Good Morning: County Parks Saved from Cuts

Cold weather continues for the area.

Nominate Your Local Hero for Person of the Year

It's that time to choose the Mehlville and Oakville Person of the Year!

Prize Patrol Surprises Teachers with Classroom Grants

The Mehlville/Oakville Foundation awarded 15 teachers with $4,000 in grants for educational projects.

Oh My Darlin' Clemantine

This pooch is as adorable as the song.

Establishing Family Identity Through Traditions

A Mehlville mom shares how her family celebrates the holidays

Dividing our Time: Finding Solutions for the Holiday Rush

The holidays means managing time between our two families.

Oakville Boys Looking to Recapture Conference Title

The Tigers face off against Belvidere North Thursday in the Webster Tournament.

Good Morning: Last County Budget Meeting Canceled

Here is what's going on today!

Police Blotter: Six Cars Reported Stolen

The St. Louis County Police crime report from Nov. 25 to Dec. 4 includes incidents occurring in Mehlville, Oakville and Lemay.

Young Oakville Girls Team Opens Season Against Visitation

The Oakville High School girls basketball team plays their first game today.

District to Offer New AP, Biomedical Courses

The classes will start in the fall of 2012 at both Mehlville and Oakville High Schools.

Good Morning: Area's First Snow Could Fall Today

Catch your news for the week with a Good Morning!

Recipes for Homemade Holiday Gifts

Culinary gifts made in your own kitchen are sure to be a hit.

Tournament Time For Area Basketball Teams

The Southside Classic and other tournaments opened the 2011-12 season for several area boys and girls basketball teams.

Mehlville Boys Finish Seventh in Southside Classic

The Panthers defeated Hancock 50-42 in the seventh place game Friday at Mehlville.

Oakville's Ellipse Fitness Featured on MTV's "Made"

The fitness center helped a contestant lose weight and get fit for the television show.

Oakville McDonalds Renovates, Gives Back to Police and Firefighters

The McDonald's on Telegraph Road celebrated its grand opening Friday.

Traffic Ahead: Use that Horn! (When Appropriate)

Construction south, west and more west this week.