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Schools
Vigil for Christopher Marks Happening Friday in Affton
The Affton community is holding a glow bracelet vigil in honor of Christopher Marks, the seventh grader-to-be who was found dead in the Meramec River Tuesday. The vigil starts at 7:3...
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Police & Fire
Christopher Marks' Death Looks to be from Drowning
The official autopsy of Christopher Marks, a 12-year-old from Affton found two evenings after he went missing Sunday in the Meramec River and conservation area at the border of Eureka and...
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Schools
Rogers Counselors: Talking to Kids about Chris Marks
Alice Hein and Mary Beth Graefe, counselors at Rogers Middle School in Affton, address the importance of talking to children about loss in response to the death of 12-year-old Christopher...
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Local Connections
Memorial Fund Started for Christopher Marks' Family
11:50 p.m.: This story has been updated to show to correct bank account number. PNC Bank has a memorial account open for those who want to donate to the family of Christopher Marks, ...
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The Neighborhood Files
Affton Mourns Loss of Christopher Marks
And now, the healing starts. That’s what Rogers Middle School nurse Kathy Beezley told me this morning as we talked—with great sadness—about where we go from here. Christopher M...
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Police & Fire
Christopher Marks Dead; Missing Affton Boy Found in Meramec River
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Police & Fire
Christopher Marks Dead; Missing Affton Boy Found in Meramec River
Editor's note: This article has been updated to disallow comments due to violations of our commenting policy. Thanks to all who participated in the conversation with respect. Christo...
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Police & Fire
Body Found in Meramec River is Christopher Marks
The body of Christopher Marks was found between 4:30 and 5 p.m. tonight at the Allenton boat ramp access near the dock, about six miles east of where Christopher was last seen, according ...