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Pictures Capture Mehlville Students, Northwest's Football Team, Affton Dancers and More
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Pictures: Wyoming Adventure, Car Cruise, Historic School Photos and More
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Pictures Capture Sunset Hills Party, Fenton Triathlon, Oakville Scouts and More
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Pictures Capture Mehlville Firefighters, Affton Volunteers, Fenton Dogs and More
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Pictures Capture Fenton Mud Slides, Affton Banners, Sunset Hills Dogs and More
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Pictures Capture Fenton Author, Oakville Football and Deer
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Pictures Capture Storm Damage, Lindbergh Whiz Kids and More
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Columns

Remarkable Resident

By Sally Tippett Rains
Garbage Bag Gala: Meet My Designers
St. Michael's School Pedals for Student with Cancer
Local Browns Fans Stay Sharp With Baseball Reminiscence League
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Churches, Charities and Kindnesses

By Frank Johnson
Affton Teen Raises the Roof for St. Louis Nonprofit
Teaching Life Lessons on the Go
Nonprofit Tackles Meramec River Conservation for 40 Years
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Recession Life

By Cindy Letchworth
Save a Ketchup Packet, or Ten
The Old Stereo and the Burnt Piano
Warmth In Thunder Snow
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Editor's Notebook

By Lindsay Toler
Letter from Lindsay: Help Me Bring $100K to Affton School District
'Deck the House' Voting Glitch Will Be Fixed Soon
Affton and Shrewsbury Remember September 11
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Inquisitive Photographer

By Sarah Worner
What Would You Get Inked?
What Animal Would You Like to Be?
What Instrument Would You Like to Play?
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The Hungry Voice

By Erin Christ
Fortel's, Celebrating 30 Years, Remembers Its Founder
New York-Style Diner Draws Regulars With Retro Atmosphere
Change Isn't Everything at Phil's Bar-B-Que
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Frugal Family

Garbage Bag Gala Tickets Discounted
Deals on Nintendo, Washers and Car Washes
Deals This Week on Produce, Crafts and Furniture Fabrics
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Whiz Kid

Whiz Kid: High School Senior Helps Candidate Win Election
Two Bayless Students Receive SSD Award
Whiz Kid: Affton Senior Aced ACT
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Patch Picks

By Ashley Reh
A Stay-at-Home Vacation In or Close to Town
Spas Offer Massages, Facials, Skin Care, Nutrition
It's Easy Being Green on St. Patrick's Day
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Great Escape

By Denise Bertacchi
Bike the Meramec Greenway
For Keeps Sake Is a Perfect Escape for Scrapbookers
Classic Pasta, BA-DA Bing Shrimp Make Date Night at Rich & Charlie’s
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Moms Talk

Should Kids Under Age See PG-13 Movies?
Does Gender Play a Role in Raising Children?
Moms Talk: How to Handle Unwanted Parenting Advice
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Plan for Comics, CANstructions and Kids' Night Out This Weekend
Theatre, Video Games and Baseball Events This Weekend
Mardi Gras and Baby Animals
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Viewfinder

Ladies Do Lunch at Oakland House
Puppies Play at Shrewsbury Pool
St. Michael’s Soccer Tourney Wraps with Championship Games
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House Hunt

House Hunt: Six from $129,900
House Hunt: 11 From $130,000
Open Houses from $164,900 This Weekend
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Get Out

Haikus, Opera, Theater, Junior Ranger Day
Easter Egg Hunts, Grant's Farm, Rock and Jazz This Weekend
Indoor Events For a Rainy Weekend: Writing, Eating, Selling
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Bites Nearby

Steaks with All the Trimmings Remain A Tradition at Sam's Steakhouse
Early or Late Breakfast is Served Anytime at First Watch
Fenton's Hungry Find Filling Fare at d. Dooley's 026 Grill
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Criminal Minds

Bad Behavior and Queen Victoria's Bust
Best of Criminal Minds 2011
Still-Wrapped Vehicle Stolen, Ex-Boyfriend Suspected in Oil Rampage
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Know Your Candidates

Election: Incumbent Kopff Looks to Continue with Shrewsbury Redevelopment
Election: Challenger Bub Wants Input on Shrewsbury Budget Process
Know Your Grantwood Village Candidates: Williams and Forand
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Taking Apart A Town

St. George Disincorporation Completed
St. George Properties to Become County Park, Police Substation
Despite Opposition, Bob Burns Named Executive to Disincorporate St. George
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Diversions

By Denise Bertacchi
Plan Now to See Fall Colors
The Mystery of Cahokia Mounds
Winery's Roots Extend to 19th Century Immigrants
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Bar Finds

Happy Hour Hunt: Keeping It Local
Happy Hour Hunt: Shaken Or Stirred
Happy Hour Hunt: Food Finds
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Know Your Parks

By Sarah Worner
Know Your Parks: Wedding and Ducks in Bohrer Park
Know Your Parks: Reunion in Wehner Park
Know Your Parks: Ohlendorf
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Be There Now

By Jeremy Lieb
Big Brothers Big Sisters Asks Volunteers to Step Up to the Plate with Be There Now! Campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters Pitches In to Support United Way Campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters Celebrates 15 Years of Work from Bruce Fleming
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Talk of the Town

By Sarah Worner
Talk of the Town: Emmys, Obama's Job Plan and Brazilian Snake Smuggling
Talk of the Town: Chinese Hub in St. Louis, Rams Cuts, and Irene Aftermath
Talk of the Town: Hurricane Irene, NHRA Drag Racing and National Politics
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Off the Beaten Patch

By Geoff Whittington
Off The Beaten Patch: Restraining Order Sought by Clayton Insurance Company's President
Edward Jones Sued by Woman Attacked at South County Mall
Shrewsbury Native Wins Cincinnati Club’s Golf Championship
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Adoptable Pet of the Week

Stunning Maine Coon Mix Looking for Forever Home
Dainty, Orange Tabby Cat Looking for a Place to Call Home
Loving Orange Tabby Seeking Forever Family
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Patch Political Potpourri

Missouri Voters Will Decide a Bevy of Ballot Issues This Year
PBS Focuses on Missouri's Payday Loan Initiative This Weekend
Missouri's U.S. Senate Candidates Stir Up Novel Approaches For Fundraising
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Notable Neighbors

Lindbergh Teen Gets ‘Remodeled’ on the CW Network
Lindbergh School District Promotes Brian McKenney
Notable Neighbor: From Retiree to Renaissance Man
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Week in Sports

By Bill Hester
Sports Roundup: Affton Volleyball Racks Up Tournament Wins
Sports Roundup: MSHSAA Establishes New Football Districts
Sports Roundup: Cor Jesu Girls Named to All-Conference Teams
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Consuming South County

By Angela Fonner
Affton Jeweler Carries on His Family Legacy
South County Businessman Makes Working Out Work
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Restaurant Inspections

Restaurant Inspections: Oriental Wok, 7-11, Shop N Save, Royale Orleans
Restaurant Inspections: 10 Mile House, Tsevis, Syberg's
Restaurant Inspections: Phil's Bar B Que, Bread Co., Olive Garden
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Pictured on Patch

Pictures Capture Mehlville Students, Northwest's Football Team, Affton Dancers and More
Pictures: Wyoming Adventure, Car Cruise, Historic School Photos and More
Pictures Capture Sunset Hills Party, Fenton Triathlon, Oakville Scouts and More
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The Friday Food Critic

By Lindsay Toler
Friday Food Critic: Bosna Grill
Friday Food Critic: A Big Chill Shaved Ice
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The Friday Food Critic

By Lindsay Toler
Friday Food Critic: Fortel's Pizza Den
Friday Food Critic: Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet
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Letter to the Editor

By Lindsay Toler
Rogers Counselors: Talking to Kids about Chris Marks
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Back to School Q&A

By Lindsay Toler
New Affton Teacher Q&A: Matthew O’Brien, Spanish
New Affton Teacher Q&A: Angela Early, Social Studies
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Visions for Vacancies

By Lindsay Toler
What Should Replace Sappington Farmers' Market?
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts
Couple Feeds 100,000 Starving Children From Their Living Room
'Iron Woman' Fights Cancer, Inspires Others
Tell Us: What’s the Biggest Challenge You’ve Ever Faced?
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Small Business Shout Out

Small Business Shout Out: Inside Out Painting
Small Business Shout Out: Roots & Blooms
Small Business Shout Out: Dan's Fan City
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