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🌱 Patch AM: Bomb threat hoax traced to Maryville University dorm in Town and Country
Also, don't miss Board of Education Regular Meeting on the Town and Country Patch calendar
Hi Town and Country! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Bomb threat hoax traced to Maryville University dorm in Town and Country
- What Straub's Central West End closing means for Town and Country shoppers
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
- Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 20-year-old from Texas charged with making bomb threat in Gasconade County (krcgtv.com) — A false bomb threat phoned into Gasconade County's 911 system was traced back to a dorm room on Maryville University's campus in Town and Country, where deputies arrested a 20-year-old from Texas. Investigators say no explosives were found in Bland, Missouri, and the caller now faces a felony charge for making a false bomb report and has been released on bond. 
• Straub's Markets to close Central West End grocery store (stlpr.org) — Straub's is closing its longtime Central West End grocery later this month, but its Town and Country, Webster Groves, and Clayton locations will stay open for local shoppers. The Central West End store will operate with reduced hours and a closing sale through Sept. 25 or until inventory runs out, while the building is being sold to new owners.
📸 Around Town and Country
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Town and Country
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- Board of Education Regular Meeting →
Henry Elementary Parkway Welcome Center, 760 Woods Mill Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011
7:00 pm - SVE community mtg
Shenandoah Valley Elementary Chesterfield, MO 63017
7:00 pm - Yoga Stretch →
Town and Country, MO Calendar St. Louis, MO 63131
8:00 am - Yoga Flow →
Town and Country, MO Calendar St. Louis, MO 63131
9:00 am - Concert Series →
Town and Country, MO Calendar, 13360 Clayton Road, St. Louis
6:00 pm - PTO Welcome Back Picnic →
Logan Park Pavillion, 1859 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield
6:00 pm - Board of Aldermen Meeting →
Town and Country, MO Calendar, 1011 Municipal Center Drive, St. Louis
7:00 pm - Yoga Stretch →
Town and Country, MO Calendar St. Louis, MO 63131
8:00 am - Yoga Flow →
Town and Country, MO Calendar St. Louis, MO 63131
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Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
📣 Town and Country Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SOD PM - Kayla →
City of Des Peres Calendar Des Peres, MO 63131
1:00 pm - Stormwater Committee Meeting →
Creve Coeur Government Center - Council Chamber, 300 N New Ballas Rd, Creve Coeur
4:45 pm - Parks and Historic Preservation Committee Meeting →
Dielmann Recreation Complex, 11400 Olde Cabin Rd., Creve Coeur
5:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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- James A. 'Jim' Pfeiffer Jerseyville (rivercountynews.com)
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- 'Scenic Natural Wonders of Missouri' offers inspiration for your next outdoor adventure (laduenews.com)
Ok Town and Country! 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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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