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In today's newsletter:
- How one O'Fallon neighbor's messy mow turned into viral fame
- O'Fallon man convicted in double murder; sentencing set for November
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, temps: high: 99, low: 72.
- Thursday: Sunshine and sweltering heat, with a high of 100 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Missouri Man Mows Lawn and Ends Up Wearing Recently Cut Grass: 'One Rock and It's Over' (thenerdstash.com) — A lighthearted viral moment started right here in O'Fallon, where a shirtless resident named Charlie mowed his lawn with a modified mower that blasted grass all over him. Neighbors who run C&T Properties filmed the scene, and the clip drew millions of views and comments. They've since launched a fundraiser to help Charlie address home repair and A/C issues. 
• Scott Found Guilty in Double Murder (mymoinfo.com) — Residents should know that a man from O'Fallon has been convicted in Phelps County of murdering two women in Butler County in 2022, with two minors present in the home. Jurors found him guilty on eight charges, including two counts of first-degree murder. He is scheduled to be sentenced on November 3.
📸 Around O'Fallon
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🗓 Upcoming Events in O'Fallon
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- Student Lighthouse Team- ALL
Mount Hope Elem. O Fallon, MO 63366
7:45 am - Early Release EL-MS-HS 2.5 hours early
Mike Clemens Center Adapt Lrng O Fallon, MO 63366
11:55 am - Community Connections: North Middle School
Mike Clemens Center Adapt Lrng North Middle School, 210 Virgil St, O'Fallon, MO 63366, USA
2:30 pm - Back to School Bash (Flyer attached)
Pheasant Point Elem. O FALLON, MO 63368
4:30 pm - Community Connections: North Middle School
Ft. Zumwalt Hope High North Middle School, 210 Virgil St, O'Fallon, MO 63366, USA
6:00 pm - Home Volleyball vs Timberland
Ft. Zumwalt North High O Fallon, MO 63366
5:00 pm - Home Football vs Francis Howell
Ft. Zumwalt North High O Fallon, MO 63366
7:00 pm - Fall Picture Day 8:30am-Noon
Westhoff Elem. Westhoff Elementary School, 900 Homefield Blvd, O'Fallon, MO 63
8:30 am
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
- DRE-Tom's Coffee Truck (Self Pay)
Discovery Ridge Elementary Wentzville, MO 63385
7:45 am - Home Softball vs Timberland
Ft. Zumwalt North High O Fallon, MO 63366
4:15 pm - Holt Boys Soccer Away Game at St. Charles (V, JV)
Holt High St. Charles
5:00 pm - Home Volleyball vs SCW
Ft. Zumwalt North High O Fallon, MO 63366
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Schnucks Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for (18 yrs+ to apply) Meat Clerk - Wentzville in Wentzville. Apply here.
- IICRC posted a job opening for Future Opening: Evening Cleaner Wentzville and Ofallon in Wentzville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near O'Fallon here.
🗞 Nearby News
St. Peters
- How to Choose the Right Roofing Contractor in St. Peters (goodmenproject.com)
- Jacksonville beats Fort Zumwalt East 48-24 in home opener (bnd.com)
Wentzville
- Boyer's First Place Finish Helps Lift Festus To Girls Championship At CM Twilight Invite Meet, Highland Claims Second, McGivney Fourth (riverbender.com)
- Livingston IL UFO Festival draws alien fans for Route 66 fun (thetelegraph.com)
- Geraldine Sharp (–2026) of Bluford, IL (riverbender.com)
Chesterfield
- Area Roundup: Orphan Annies take second (morningsentinel.com)
Ok O'Fallon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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