Police Blotter: Burglary, Stealing

The following is the St. Louis Police Department crime report from June 27-July 3.

Good Morning Mehlville: Stray Rescue Happy Hour Tonight

Read this to start your day!

True Independence Does Not Come From Bottle Rockets – Or Does It?

Reflections on money to burn and the hope that our pockets get a little fuller.

Criminal Minds: Remorseful Burglar, Traffic Ticket Litter and a Bottle Battle

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

Bites Nearby: The Lunchbox Will Soon Be Open For Dinner

Maggie's Lunchbox After Dark dinner menu makes its premiere July 13 with a grand opening celebration.

Mom's Talk: The Casey Anthony Verdict

Our Mom's Council weighs in on the verdict that is being called the biggest not guilty verdict in America since the O.J. Simpson trial.

Good Morning Mehlville: Weekend Activities Abound

Read this to start your day!

The Lunchbox Will Soon Be Open For Dinner

Maggie's Lunchbox After Dark dinner menu makes its premiere July 13 with a grand opening celebration.

Array of Local Players on Display in College All-Star Game

The top area college baseball players, including two Oakville High grads, gather for the St. Louis Metro Collegiate All-Star Game at the Ballwin Athletic Association.

Mehlville Students Gain Classroom Time With Teacher Agreement

In a union vote, 97 percent of teachers approved the change.

Police Blotter: Two Assaults in Mehlville

The St. Louis County Fourth Precinct crime report from June 27 to July 3 includes incidents occurring in Mehlville.

Frugal Family: Deals on Summer Beauty, Fitness and Food

Patch discovered some great local deals this week to ease your family budget.

Social Security Group Skirmishes with AARP

AARP is under fire after a Wall Street Journal article hinted that the group would be open to Social Security benefit cuts.

Audit Reveals Fire District Financials in Good Order

The Mehlville Fire Protection District heard an audit of its 2010 finances.

Good Morning Mehlville: Bluegrass Concert Tonight

Sip your coffee, read some Patch.

Tigers' Big Innings Do in Johnny Mac Thunder

The Tigers have three, four and five run innings in a 12-1 victory over the Thunder in a SLABA 17 contest Tuesday at Mehlville.

Mehlville School District Summer Academy Encourages Fun, Service to Others

Elementary school students from across the district participated in themed days to help Joplin tornado victims.

South County Business Owner Lands 290-Year Sentence on Child Porn Charges

Leland Beasley found guilty on 12 counts related to child pornography.

Fire District Financials in Good Order, Audit Said

The Mehlville Fire Protection District heard an audit of its 2010 finances.

Share Your Lindbergh Boulevard Memories

We're starting a new project and need your help.

MSD OKs Agreement to Settle 2007 Federal Lawsuit

The agreement would require MSD to make about $4.7 billion in improvements throughout 23 years, warranting additional rate hikes for customers. Missouri, one of the plaintiffs in the case, will not sign the agreement.

Eric Knost Takes Over Leadership at Mehlville School District

Knost sat down with Patch to discuss where he wants to take the Mehlville School District.

Treehouse Summer School Camp Hosts Shoe Drive

The camp collected shoes last week to help the Shoeman Water Project, helping provide clean drinking water to impoverished countries.

21 Days Rocks Cultural Stage at Fair Saint Louis

The Oakville High School freshmen performed downtown yesterday.

Good Morning Mehlville: Free Bike Helmet Fittings Today

Get back into the swing of things right here!

Eric Knost Takes Over Leadership at Mehlville School District

Knost sat down with Patch Thursday to discuss where he wants to take the Mehlville School District.

Local Firm Maixner & Maixner Accounts for Finances and Family

Local business man, Albert Maixner talks with Patch about life with the firm and with his family.

Bombs Bursting in Air: A Reader's Perspective in Pictures

Oakville resident Christine Schuler Hurst sent over these lovely fireworks photos from Friday night's JB Blast in Mehlville.

Whiz Kid: Lauren Buschhorn

The graduating senior hopes to pursue a career in genetics.

Faith Lutheran Habitat for Humanity House Makes Progress

The house, set to move to Crystal City July 23, is set up on Faith Lutheran's parking lot in Oakville.

Whiz Kid: Olivia Vitale

The graduating senior hopes to become an art teacher.

Criminal Minds: Mother Goose Gets Off with Warning and Police Escort

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

Frugal Family: Deals on Summer Beauty, Fitness and Food

Patch discovered some great local deals this week to ease your family budget.

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Nothing is as refreshing as a cold, creamy treat on a hot summer’s day.

Patch Picks: I Scream. You Scream. We All Scream for Ice Cream!

With July being National Ice Cream Month, we put together the best local places to get the cold, creamy treat.

Garage Sales: A Wide Variety of Bargains Await Astute Shoppers

This week Patch has located some nearby garage sales that promise bargains on furniture, clothing, a computer desk and even a wedding gown.

How to Photograph Fireworks

A Patch photographer gives advice on capturing the sparkle in the sky.

Comments from Patchland: Cellphones, Casinos, Violent Video Games and Mexican Food

All the news isn't depressing, and we're not always about complaining in this week's “Comments from Patchland.” There's good word on people who chip in to help their communities, don their entrepreneurial spirit or create the winning cupcakes.

Oakville's O'Brien Shines in Soccer All-Star Game

Recent Oakville graduate John O'Brien scores a goal and is named the MVP of the South team in its loss in the 2011 UMB Bank Senior All-Star soccer game.

Akin Pitches Senate Bid To St. Louis County Audience, Doesn't Talk About "God" Controversy

Thursday's event, billed as a "Meet & Greet Ice Cream Social For Todd Akin," did not include much meeting or greeting by the headline speaker.