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🌱 Patch AM: Wentzville family involved in fatal I-64 crash near I-70 interchange
Also, don't miss Birthright Of Wentzville 2026 Golf Tournament on the Wentzville Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Wentzville family involved in fatal I-64 crash near I-70 interchange
- Wentzville senior living community notes passing of longtime Illinois resident
Also on today's calendar: Birthright Of Wentzville 2026 Golf Tournament and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 99 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 95, low: 70.
- Thursday: Very hot with a stray t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Child dies, two are injured in Interstate 64 crash (kttn.com) — A 6-year-old boy from Wentzville died and two other Wentzville residents were injured when their minivan left westbound Interstate 64 near I-70 in St. Charles County and hit a utility pole Sunday evening. All three were properly restrained and transported to area hospitals, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Major Crash Investigation Unit is handling the investigation. 
• Helen Aubuchon (1936–2026) of Jerseyville, IL (riverbender.com) — An 89-year-old woman passed away Thursday at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Wentzville, where she spent her final days surrounded by a strong legacy of faith and family. Services and burial will be held in Jerseyville, Illinois, and her family is inviting memorials to the St. Vincent DePaul Society in her honor.
📸 Around Wentzville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wentzville
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★ Featured events ★
- Birthright Of Wentzville 2026 Golf Tournament →
Woods Fort Golf Course, 1 Country Club Dr, Troy
11:30 am
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- LVE-PTO Family Night
Lakeview Elementary Wentzville, MO 63385
5:00 pm - Fiber Fanatics Art Group →
Crossroads Arts Center, 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville
6:30 pm - Holt Girls Volleyball Away Match at St. Charles West (V, JV, Fr)
Holt High St. Charles
4:00 pm - Holt Boys Soccer Away Game at Veritas Christian Academy (V, JV)
Holt High O'fallon
5:00 pm - Holt 11-Man Football Away Game at St. Charles (V)
Holt High St. Charles
7:00 pm - Fun Open-Play Mah Jong →
Crossroads Arts Center, 310 W. Pearce Blvd., Wentzville
1:00 pm - PTA Party on the Playground
Crossroads Elementary Wentzville, MO 63385
6:00 pm - Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri - Friday Night Stargazing →
Broemmelsiek Park - Astronomy Viewing Area, 1615 Schwede Road, Wentzville
7:00 pm - High Fae Brunch →
Imagination Pottery, 1463 Wentzville Pkwy, Wentzville
11:00 am - Travelogue- Call for Art →
Crossroads Arts Council Main Gallery, 310 W Pearce Blvd, Wentzville
1:00 pm - Kinusaiga Art →
Crossroads Arts Council, 310 W Pearce Blvd, Wentzville
1:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes text messages phone calls.
You've made the start to my birthday very special. I appreciate you all so much. Love you and God bless. 9/13/2026 (Nextdoor Highland Estates) - Found cat in Great Oaks subdivision.
Appears young, maybe a year old. Very friendly. Please contact me if this is your cat, must show proof of ownership. (Nextdoor Great Oaks)
- PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Pet Trainer in Wentzville. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Wentzville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wentzville here.
🗞 Nearby News
O'Fallon
- Toronto FC looking to keep more clean sheets after conceding 3 in Orlando (wakingthered.com)
- Missouri's medical marijuana industry in 'chaos' as hemp THC businesses brace for ban this fall (kcur.org)
Wright City
- Release of Warren County master plan draft document likely in December (warrencountyrecord.com)
- Warrenton man charged with impersonating police officer (warrencountyrecord.com)
Ok Wentzville! 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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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