Local Police Captain Defeats Exec Chef in Cook-off

South County Police Capt. Marion Monteleone took on River City's John Johnson.

Mehlville Firefighters Help Schools Perfect Fire Drills

Mehlville firefighters are helping 10 schools across the district as part of Fire Prevention Week.

Twins Use Birthdays to Give, Not Receive

Evan and Tate Jenkins chose Annie’s Hope and Service International as donation recipients for their 10th birthdays.

MHS Students Celebrate Spirit in Homecoming Parade

Residents lined Buckley Road to support Mehlville students.

Joanie's Pizzeria Coming to South County

The Soulard pizza establishment will open by the end of the month.

Good Morning: Fire Prevention Week Starts Today

Start your week with Patch!

Whiz Kid: Student Recognized as Beasley's Best

Serawit, a kindergarten student at Beasley Elementary School, was recently recognized for her responsibility.

District Softball Challenges Oakville, Seckman Comes Out on Top

Here's a recap of South County schools and their sports this week.

Oakville Falls to 3-4 with Loss at Lafayette

The Tigers were overwhelmed by the Lancers 50-0 on Friday night.

Big Plays Help Mehlville to Third Victory in a Row

Mike Sulya has two early touchdown receptions and Patrick Partee has a long kickoff return in a 30-10 victory over Parkway South.

Oakville Softball Falls in First Round of Districts

The top-seeded Tigers lost to Northwest 6-5 Thursday in the opening round of the Class 4 District 2 Tournament.

Chat Live: Game 5, Cardinals vs. Phillies

We're teaming with Patch sites around Philadelphia for a live chat with fans around St. Louis and the Liberty Bell city during the game. The room opens at 7 p.m.

Romney Gains Fans in St. Louis

The former Massachusetts governor announced a raft of endorsements from Missouri political figures, including a number from the St. Louis area.

Good Morning: Mehlville Fire to Host Open House Saturday

Here's your weekend news!

Keeping Peace in the Car

Kids in the car quickly find reasons to fight, but this mom isn't settling for anything but peaceful travels.

Keller 8 Showtimes: Harry Potter Flies to Keller

Catch a movie this weekend.

Game Preview: Oakville Takes On Lafayette Friday

The 3-3 Tigers face the 5-1 Lancers this Friday in a Suburban West Conference showdown.

Mehlville Softball Ends Season to Seckman

The Jaguars defeated the Panthers 16-0.

Missouri Air Guard Unit Announces New Commander

Lt. Col. William Boothman will take over the Missouri Air Guard Unit at Jefferson Barracks.

Good Morning: Last MSD Hearing Today

Catch what's going on today!

Last Chance to Voice Your Opinion on the MSD Sewer Rate Hike

Residents to possibly see a 64-percent rate increase throughout four years, to fund sewer upgrades.

Moms Talk: How Does She Do It?

Local moms offer their advice on life and parenting.

Police Blotter: Two Assaults This Week

The St. Louis County Police crime report from Sept. 24 to Oct. 2 includes incidents occurring in Mehlville, Oakville and Lemay.

Photo: Bierbaum PTO Is Lovin' It

The parent organization raised almost $500 at McTeacher's Night.

Good Morning: Mehlville Homecoming this Weekend

Find out what's going on today!

Local Ladies Make an Imprint on the Community

South County business owner Amy Williams and her mother, Kate Collet, recently turned potentially bleak life circumstances into a way of sharing happiness.

Happy Trails: Ride Into Fall on Two Wheels

Patch rounds up more than 55 miles of bike trails in Metro St. Louis.

Bruno: Born to Play

Adopt this adorable Bulldog/Boxer mix.

Mehlville Looks for Homecoming Win Against Parkway South

The Panthers will take on Parkway South tonight at 7 p.m.

Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables – But Clean Them First

An industry expert warns against the dangers of not properly cleaning food.

Traffic Alert: Obama, Cards in Downtown St. Louis

Area drivers should expect possible traffic delays to and from downtown St. Louis Tuesday with the Cardinals playoff game taking place during a campaign visit from President Obama.

Good Morning: McDonald's Hosts McTeacher's Night Tonight

Catch the news for the day right here!

35 Students Earn Perfect Scores on MAP Tests

The following students earned a perfect score in either the math or reading portion of the test.

Criminal Minds: A Vanilla Crime and Sprinkler Vandalism

A round-up of odd, unusual and head-scratching crime reports in and around the area.

Part 3: Sports Concussions and the Brain Test

This third and final article in our series on concussions and high school athletics explores the steps schools are taking to ensure a student athlete is ready for play following a head injury.

Good Morning: Fall Festival Wednesday Amid Summer Temperatures

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Whiz Kid: Grant Writer has Passion for Computers

Rhiannon Creighton is a seventh grader at Margaret Buerkle Middle School and a self-proclaimed technology nerd.

GOP House Candidates Debate For The First Time

Ed Martin and Ann Wagner traded light jabs on endorsements and disagreement over immigration policy in the first debate between candidates for Missouri's new second district U.S. House seat.

De Smet Defeats Gritty Oakville 35-21

The Tigers are now 3-3 on the season.

Panthers Reach .500 with Shutout Win

Mehlville improved to 3-3 with a 14-0 Suburban West Conference victory Friday at Marquette.