The National Retail Federation released its annual holiday shopping forecast. Americans are shopping earlier than ever, the survey shows, which could lead to a 4.1 percent increase in national sales.
We're searching for the best Halloween Costume in America. Enter yourself or your kids for a chance to win $5,000.
Karl Frank, Jr., says you can't invest in children's futures without investing in teachers.
Check out our round up of volunteer opportunities, including disaster services with the American Red Cross and serving Thanksgiving meals in St. Charles.
Patch has counted 205 Missouri cases in the so-called Boy Scout "perversion files" gathered by the Los Angeles Times. The Greater St. Louis Boy Council wants parents to know it’s working to prevent abuse within its ranks.
Here's our weekly look at who's hiring in and around Mehlville and Oakville.
Tigers led 14-0 midway through the second quarter, but couldn't add to lead in second half, while Mustangs rally, thanks to miracle catch in improbable comeback win.
Mustangs trailed 14-3 at halftime, but came back to win on a pair of touchdown passes from quarterback Austin Powers.
Ear infections are the most common illnesses experienced by babies and young children. Check out Dr. Dana Galbraith's advice on how to prevent and treat them.
Depression is often difficult to diagnose in the elderly as multiple other factors play a part in one’s mood.
A special year for the Tigers
AT&T wireless customers in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area are benefitting from a network ranked highest in the city by an independent research firm.
Jim Walters, the former principal of Point Elementary School, was found not guilty.
Find six homes for sale, including a few open houses this weekend!
Patch has some ideas for celebrating the haunting season.
This former Chesterfield man is on St. Louis County's Most Wanted list. To report a sighting of any of the following Most Wanted Fugitives, call 314-615-4692 or contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477 (TIPS).
From fudge to soup to bread, pumpkin has a lot of opportunities for the home cook.
Patch asked newly-published children's book author Jo Ann Kairys of Monmouth County to tell us about the most magical children's book on the shelves this holiday season. Here is her list.
Oakville Dental Care is giving $1 for every pound of candy, which will be sent to American soldiers.
The South St. Louis County hospital cut its workforce by 4 percent Wednesday.
Celebrate autumn and Halloween all weekend long in Mehlville, Oakville, Lemay and University City.
Check here for a list of safety centers to be hosted by St. Louis County Police, school resource officers and DARE officers on Halloween evening. Children in costumes are desired to stop by for free glow necklaces, balloons and candy.
More than 50 former members of the unit—including an Oakville man—recently gathered at historic Jefferson Barracks in south St. Louis County for the group’s annual reunion.
To avoid being victimized by thieves, police suggest keeping cars free of tempting items like phones, chargers, wallets and coins.
The 8th grade Mehlville Jr. Panther Cheerleaders won the powder puff football game 18 to 12.
A roundup of odd, unusual and off-the-wall crimes in and around St. Louis.
The district has proposed a $.19 increase on the November ballot to fund technology upgrades, teacher salaries and building improvements.
Police found finished meth as well as the ingredients to make the substance in and around the washing machine of a house on Reed Avenue.
Three women pepper sprayed and robbed a man who stopped to help them push their car into a parking lot.
The St. Louis County Police Department released news of the following incidents from Oct. 15-21.
The Oakville Varsity Ice Hockey team needs 2 wins tonight to advance to the the Challenge Cup Finals
Several stolen items worth at least $500—including baseball equipment, uniforms and a riding helmet—were recovered from the vehicle.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports sports editor Dennis Barnidge passed away this weekend after a battle with cancer. Visitation is Monday afternoon and evening.
The suspected scammer has hit at least 10 restaurants in St. Louis, complaining about and demanding money for orders he never actually made.
The cashier told the man he was on camera, and "it was not worth it." The man left without the cash, but is charged with first-degree robbery.
In the new Missouri system for high school football playoffs, every team has a shot at a state title.
To report a sighting of any of the following Most Wanted Fugitives, call 314-615-4692 or contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477 (TIPS).
Come to Du Bowl Lanes Thursday afternoon to sign up for the high school bowling team and bowl a few rounds.
Coffee is not just more mornings!