Frugal Family: Hot Deals for Local Shoppers

Nearby businesses are offering great prices on lunch buffets, car washes, office supplies and much more.

National Cancer Survivors Day Inspires

Held annually on the first Sunday in June, the day celebrates cancer survivors like David Horn of Oakville, who beat cancer twice.

Whiz Kid: Evyn Johnson

The graduating senior knows how to speak her mind.

Whiz Kid: Jerica Drago

The graduating senior is a cheerleader and journalist.

Whiz Kid: Jacob Kauffmann

The outgoing seventh grader scored a 22 on the ACT.

Whiz Kid: Lauren Kuechenmeister

The outgoing junior's photograph is on display at the U.S. Capitol.

Whiz Kid: Shawn Hughes

The outgoing seventh grader has many talents.

Whiz Kid: Jack Romine

The incoming senior at Oakville Senior High wants to be a history teacher someday.

Washington Middle Fine Arts Show Displays Student Artwork

The event featured a year's work of artwork from sixth, seventh and eight grade students.

Furnace, Shrimp Stolen; Pranksters Abound

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

Comments from Patchland: Finding the Superheroes Among Us

There's a do-gooder theme threaded through this week's comment highlights. Plus, why do people hate the doughnuts?

Comments from Patchland: Finding the Superheroes Among Us

There's a do-gooder theme threaded through this week's comment highlights. Plus, why do people hate the doughnuts?

Ten Apply for Open School Board Position

Seven apply on the last day.

MSD Unveils Plan to Raise Rates by 64 Percent Over Four Years

Increased revenue would fund improvements required by federal consent decree agreement with regulatory agencies.

Underemployed Workers Struggle as Job Growth Lags

With national numbers showing only 54,000 new jobs created in May, St. Louisans react to the lagging employment situation on the eve of a major local job fair.

Ten Apply for Open School Board Position

Seven apply on the last day.

Southpaw Pet Center Wags Tails at Customers

The full-service grooming and retail store celebrates its first year at this location with a customer appreciation day.

Health Care Law Could Spark Need for Medical Professionals

Creating and keeping medical professionals in Missouri could be next big challenge in health care.

Keller 8 Cinema Ushers in Summer With These Movies

Beat the heat with these late spring favorites.

Police Blotter: A Plethora of Oakville Larceny

There was an outbreak of larceny the week of May 23-29.

China Wok: High Ridge’s Chinese Connection

Have a yen for Chinese food in High Ridge? Check out China Wok where food is tasty and take out is fast.

Oakville Elementary Fifth Grader Helps Troops Overseas

Beta Club members, at the urging of Nicholas DeLucia, sold McDonald's coupons to raise money for USO.

A Storm of Controversy

A local mom contemplates an international story about gender identity.

Get Out: Summer Jams and Bookworms Unite

Here's our weekly tally of interesting events in Mehlville.

Viewfinder: Kids Cool Off in Fountains at Sylvan Springs

Start the summer right by stopping by a local park.

Sellmeyer Faces Tough Competition at State Tennis

The Panther senior had a tough draw and lost both of his matches in Springfield, MO.

Mehlville Salon Owner Is Cutting Her Way to the Top

Salon owner Jess Mayer has hit her stride with no end in sight.

China Wok: High Ridge’s Chinese Connection

Have a yen for Chinese food in High Ridge? Check out China Wok where food is tasty and take out is fast.

Moms Talk: Summer Secrets to Keeping Your Kids Busy

Local experts talk keeping cool in summer's heat.

Public Servants and Social Media – Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?

With the advent of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, email marketing and other social media types, politicians need to keep up with the rest of society.

County Set to Consider Dunkin' Donuts at Jazzercise Site

The landlord of the site has issued a notice that says Jazzercise must move, though the doughnut shop still awaits the county's OK.

Police Blotter: Copper Theft and Arrest

The St. Louis County Fourth Precinct crime report from May 23 to May 29 includes incidents occurring in Mehlville.

Criminal Minds: Furnace, Shrimp Stolen; Pranksters Abound

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

Moms Talk: Summer Secrets to Keeping Your Kids Busy

Local experts talk keeping cool in summer's heat.

Suburban West Conference Finishes Spring Sports Season

Patch delivers the latest news from the Suburban West, including the postseason in soccer, baseball and track.

View Finder: Oakville Residents Take a Swing in Senior Olympics

The 2011 St. Louis Senior Olympics featured more than 35 competitive sporting events over the course of six days.

Headed North? MoDOT Is Planning Lane Closures on I-55

Various north and southbound lanes will be closed near Reavis Barracks through Friday.

Help Joplin Dogs at The Watering Bowl

Find out how you can help Joplin's pets and see this week's Pooch of the Week.

Mehlville Firefighters Search Through "Utter Destruction" in Joplin

Five firefighters helped for two days in Joplin.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Reports No Boating Fatalities During Holiday Weekend

Four people died in traffic crashes, down from two last year.