World War II Weekend Kicks Off April 26 at Jefferson Barracks Park

The event features three battle reenactments, living history camps, military vehicle displays, weapons demonstrations, dinner and a dance.

Oakville's Sluggers Rebuilding Homes in Joplin

The Sluggers are helping Habitat Joplin complete 40 homes in Joplin.

Guns, Laptop Reported Stolen in Burglary on Adworth Drive

The following information was supplied by the St. Louis County Police Department's South County Precinct for the period ending April 20. Arrests or charges mentioned in this report do not indicate convictions.

Support AIDS Education by Dining Out for Life in South County

The annual day of eating out to support St. Louis Effort for AIDS is Thursday, April 25. Be sure to stop by one of these local restaurants to help out with the effort.

Notre Dame Student Review: Bishop DuBourg Show is Crowd Pleaser

Bishop DuBourg’s cast kept the audience laughing with quick comedic timing and constant energy in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum."

Oakville Ranks as One of Missouri's Best High Schools

That's according to the U.S. News and World Report, which listed Oakville High School as the 24th best high school in the state.

Flooding Closes Roads, Parks in the South County Area

The Meramec River near Arnold/South County crested at 33.6 feet on Monday and is forecasted to slowly start dropping later this week, according to the National Weather Service.

Gingham's Restaurant Searching for New Digs

The owners of the building plan to raze it, rebuild it and possibly turn it into a Starbucks.

Who's Hiring: 5 Job Openings in Mehlville, Oakville and Nearby

Here are five local job opportunities we found this week.

Ex Cops' Bacon Donut Wins 2nd Place at Baconfest

The Ex Cop Donut Shop's maple long john bacon doughnut placed at a bacon-themed celebration in St. Louis city.

Movie Reviews: Oblivion, Home Run, Lords of Salem, To The Wonder

Find movie reviews and movie times for theaters in the Mehlville, Oakville and St. Louis area.

Marathon Bombing Sends Shockwaves Across Country

Across Patch's network of 900 sites, people felt the effect of the bombing at the Boston Marathon.

Mehlville and Oakville Obituaries and Funeral Notices: April 13-19

The following is a list of obituaries posted by funeral homes in South County and Jefferson County.

Police Investigating Vandalism in South County Subdivision

The side of a home in the 5800 block of Suncrest Way was spraypainted with graffiti as were the monuments and a sign at the beginning of the subdivision.

Car Clottings Reported on Hoffmeister Avenue, Lemay Ferry Road

The incidents were among those supplied by the St. Louis County Police Department's South County Precinct for the period ending April 14. Arrests or charges mentioned in this report do not indicate convictions.

Ongoing Dispute Over Dog Ends in Neighbor Brandishing Gun

A man who owns a Pit Bull told St. Louis County police his Lemay neighbor pointed a silver revolver at his dog. However, witnesses offered a different account of the incident.

Even a Mummy Deserves a Birthday Cake!

McArthur's Bakery baked and delivered a five-foot cake to celebrate the birthday of the mummy at the St. Louis Art Museum.

South County Salon Owner Gains National Attention in Beauty World

Kelly Bileddo, of Salon Antebellum, was recently interviewed by DailyMakeover.com for tips on how to trim your bangs at home.

New Walmart Proposed at Tesson Ferry, Butler Hill

Get the details on the groceries-only neighborhood market Walmart wants to open in South St. Louis County.

Oakville Schnucks Involved in Credit Card Security Breach

Schnuck says approximately 2.4 million credit and debit cards used at 79 stores may were compromised. Do you still shop at Schnucks, or have you picked a different grocery store now?

Mehlville, Oakville React to Boston Bombing; Share Your Thoughts

See how Mehlville and Oakville residents and businesses are sharing their best wishes with the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing and learn how to share your own reactions with your neighbors on Patch.

Mehlville Board Approves 2013-2014 School Calendar

School will begin August 15 and end May 21. achievement

Assault Reported on Alpen Rose Court in Mehlville

The incident was among those supplied by the St. Louis County Police Department's South County Precinct for the period ending April 10. Arrests or charges mentioned in this report do not indicate convictions.

Slim Pickings for Youth Looking for Summer Jobs

See what one Oakville High School senior has to say about finding summer jobs to save up for university.

Meet Mehlville School Board's New President

Mark Stoner will lead the school board in 2013-2014, with a brand new board member in the vice president position.

Who's Hiring: 5 Job Openings in Mehlville, Oakville and Nearby

Here's our weekly look at who's hiring in and around Mehlville and Oakville.

Sequester Threatens Major Budget Cuts to Senior Center

Unless Congress can pass a budget to avoid the sequester's effects, South County Senior Center on Lemay Ferry Road is faced with major budget cuts to its meals-on-wheels program.

Recruiting School, PTO Bloggers for Patch

Teachers, PTO parents and school staff - help us share student achievements and bring conversation to school issues here in Mehlville and Oakville by starting a blog!

Top 5 Stories This Week: Icing Cafe, Quesa-D-Ya's & Walmart News

Find out which stories have been most popular in Mehlville and Oakville this week.

Patch Columnist Named Professional Communicator of the Year

Suzanne Corbett received the award April 6.

Mehlville, Oakville Obituaries and Funeral Notices: April 6-12

The following is a list of obituaries posted by funeral homes in South County and Jefferson County.

Electronics Reported Stolen From Locked Vehicle's Trunk

The following information was supplied by the St. Louis County Police Department's South County Precinct for the period ending April 7. Arrests or charges mentioned in this report do not indicate convictions.

Four TVs, Gaming Systems Reported Stolen in Apartment Burglary

The following information was supplied by the St. Louis County Police Department's South County Precinct for the period ending April 4. Arrests or charges mentioned in this report do not indicate convictions.

Real Estate: Mehlville, Oakville Homes for Sale

Check out these open houses this weekend.

Taste of South County Set for April 28

The event, which will be held at Mehlville High School, will feature samples from the area's restaurants, information booths from local businesses, music and a student art exhibit.

Man Charged $17,170 to Fake Credit Cards at River City Casino, Police Say

Norimasa Saito recently pleaded guilty to similar charges at Ameristar Casino.

How Did Notre Dame High Celebrate Christmas in April?

Student review brings together Irving Berlin, high-energy dance numbers and a classic story.

Go Crazy Folks! Share Your Opening Day with Patch

The St. Louis Cardinals have started what is sure to be another amazing season. Did you celebrate Opening Day yesterday? Share your pics with us!

Tour the Mehlville Fire District's New Engine House Thursday

Join the South County Chamber of Commerce at 2 p.m. for a tour of the district's Station No. 3 and watch firefighters rappel the four-story training tower.

22 Missouri Lottery Winners in Mehlville, Oakville in March

Check this list of local winners who won in the Missouri Lottery in March.