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Business News: Vatterott offers automotive program
Vatterott College in Sunset Hills now is offering an automotive technology diploma program, designed to equip students with the skills necessary for a career in automotive repair.
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May 29, 2012 | 1:00 am
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Business News: New stores to open in area malls
CBL & Associates, which owns and manages five malls in the St. Louis area, announced the opening of new stores.
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May 29, 2012 | 1:00 am
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Business News: Affton chamber hosting raffle
The Affton Chamber of Commerce will raffle a freezer filled with steaks from Kenrick's Meats & Catering. Raffle tickets cost $5 and can be purchased through the chamber.
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May 29, 2012 | 1:00 am
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Business News: New stores opening at South County Center
CBL & Associates, which owns and manages five malls in the St. Louis area, announced the opening of new stores.
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May 29, 2012 | 1:00 am
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Business News: City resident named COO at Pohlman
Deborah Walters, a South City resident, joined PohlmanUSA Court Reporting as chief operating officer. The company is a litigation support firm based in downtown St. Louis. Walters will oversee company-wide operations, including client management and business development, establishing and maintain…
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May 29, 2012 | 1:00 am
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Business News: Two local attorneys join Greensfelder
David Lander of Creve Coeur and Eric Peterson of Kirkwood have joined the St. Louis law firm Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale P.C., in the creditors' rights and bankruptcy group. Both attorneys previously were with Gallop, Johnson & Neuman L.C.
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May 29, 2012 | 1:00 am
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Business News: Eckelkamp & Associates wins award
Eckelkamp & Associates, an accounting firm in Crestwood, was presented a St. Louis Award for Accountants for the fifth consecutive year. The award was presented by the U.S. Commerce Association.
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May 29, 2012 | 1:00 am
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Streetscape makeover: Lemay edition will start early
The streetscape along parts of Lemay Ferry Road and South Broadway will get a face lift a couple of years early.
May 28, 2012 | 6:00 am
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Board postpones vote on meth measure
The Fenton aldermanic board postponed on Thursday a final vote on a measure requiring people to have a doctor's prescription to purchase products with pseudoephedrine.
May 25, 2012 | 1:30 pm
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Crestwood comes to separation agreement with Eastman
Crestwood recently came to a final separation agreement with former city administrator Petree Eastman, cutting her a check for $45,733.38.
May 25, 2012 | 1:30 pm
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Eureka CERT team to offer ham radio classes
Eureka's Community Emergency Response Team is hosting free ham radio classes starting June 11.
May 25, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Groups plan Memorial Day observances
Several Memorial Day events are taking place Monday, May 28 at several sites in South St. Louis and South County.
May 23, 2012 | 4:15 am
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Chesterfield police report
A door lock was damaged between May 7 and 8 on an apartment in the 800 block of Foxsprings Drive North.
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Chesterfield OKs sales tax for outlet mall
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Rock Hill police report
A trash can was stolen May 8 from a home in the 700 block of Brownbert Court.
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Shrewsbury police report
Copper wire, valued at $400, was stolen May 13 from Benson Electric at 7216 Weil Ave. Police later recovered the wire and issued a citation to a man from Affton.
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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St. Louis County police report
Affton Southwest Precinct
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Town & Country police report
Four warrants were issued May 17 by the Town and Country Municipal Court for a 17-year-old man in connection with a May 16 assault.
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Kirkwood police report
Warrants are pending on a woman arrested May 7 after she was caught in the act of stealing from a parked car in the 1200 block of North Geyer Road. An investigation found she had broken into at least two cars in the area. She also was charged with possession of a controlled substance because she …
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Maryland Heights police report
Items were stolen May 13 from the 11500 block of Adie Road.
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Maplewood police report
Camping equipment was stolen between 9 a.m. and noon May 8 from a home in the 7200 block of High Street.
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Ballwin police report
A ring, GPS unit and an air mattress, valued at $800, were stolen May 6 from unlocked cars parked in the 1000 block of Oakwood Farms Lane.
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Glendale police report
Police stopped a car occupied by four teens at 1:42 a.m. May 18 on Hill Drive at Armstrong Drive after they had just toilet papered a house on Hill Drive and were planning on further vandalism in the area. Investigation revealed the teens were Kirkwood High School students participating in the an…
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Wildwood police report
Three laptops and alcohol were stolen between May 19 and 20 from a home in the 16100 block of Port of Nantucket Drive after a 14-year-old girl had hosted a party while her parents were out of town.
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Brentwood police report
Warrants are pending on two woman arrested for stealing after a purse was stolen May 14 from the 1400 block of Hanley Road.
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Creve Coeur police report
An engagement ring, valued at $800, was stolen May 5 from an apartment on Rue De La Banque after a Cinco De Mayo party was hosted there.
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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St. Louis County Police report
Graffiti was spray painted overnight May 8 on a car parked in the 300 block of Point Return Drive.
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Sunset Hills police report
FUGITIVE ARREST: Police arrested a fugitive at 8:57 p.m. Thursday in the 3900 block of South Lindbergh Boulevard.
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Webster Groves police report
A black case containing a silver communion kit and personal items was stolen May 13 from near an exterior door at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 9 South Bompart Avenue. A church official said the bag had been placed there while the person went to make sure all the other doors were secure, and, up…
May 23, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Walking the miles in survivor's shoes
Patty Cook will soon take to the Villa Duchesne Oak Hill School track to rack up distance with determination.
May 22, 2012 | 5:45 am
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Shrewsbury to hold disaster training classes
Shrewsbury will host free "Map Your Neighborhood" disaster training classes at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at Shrewsbury City Center, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave.
May 22, 2012 | 4:00 am
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"Rock Hill Night Out" set for June 2
"Rock Hill Night Out" crime prevention event will be held on Saturday June 2 to avoid extreme heat. Anyone wishing to have a block party that night should contact Melody Harries with the police department at mharries@stljg.org or at (314) 561-4308.
May 22, 2012 | 4:00 am
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Creve Coeur sets deadline for landscaping contest entries
Creve Coeur has set June 1 as the deadline for entries for it's sixth biennial Beautification Contest.
May 22, 2012 | 4:00 am
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Clayton to hold meeting to discuss dog park
Clayton's Parks and Recreation Department will host an open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at the Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave., to discuss proposed plans for a dog park in Haddington Court.
May 22, 2012 | 4:00 am
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Post offices to be named in honor of soldiers killed in action
Legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Todd Akin (R-2nd Dist.) to honor men from his district who died in combat operations in Iraq has been signed into law by President Barack Obama.
May 22, 2012 | 4:00 am
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County seeks 50 poll workers
St. Louis County wants to hire 50 people to be poll workers for the June 5 election at 75 polling places in the Fenton, Eureka and Affton areas.
May 22, 2012 | 3:00 am
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Metro commissioners authorize fare rate increase
People who use Metro will pay more for fares, starting on July 1.
May 22, 2012 | 3:00 am
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St. Louis County Board of Elections seeks poll workers
The St. Louis County Board of Election Commissioners wants to hire 75 people to be poll workers for the June 5 elections in the Kirkwood, Webster Groves and Richmond Heights areas.
May 22, 2012 | 2:15 am
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Board approves issuing 550 laptop computers
Nearly 550 Mehlville School District students will be issued laptop computers for the 2012-2013 school year at Oakville and Mehlville high schools.
May 22, 2012 | 2:15 am
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Forest Hills Country Club completes project
Forest Hills Country Club's Board of Directors announced the first phase of the $2.82 million renovation and construction project has been completed. The project included the golf course, swimming pools and clubhouse dining facilities.
May 22, 2012 | 2:00 am
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Creve Coeur chamber starting membership drive
The Creve Coeur-Olivette Chamber of Commerce will conduct a summer membership drive to increase membership. Member businesses will be hosting call centers, and members will be calling on area companies in Creve Coeur and Olivette.
May 22, 2012 | 2:00 am
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Business News: Sachs named to library board
Stephen C. Sachs was appointed to the St. Louis County Library Board of Trustees by County Executive Charlie Dooley and the County Council. Sachs is co-president of Sachs Properties in Chesterfield. He is involved in several civic organizations including Chesterfield Arts, Stages St. Louis and Pr…
May 22, 2012 | 1:00 am
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Business News: Educational consulting firm opens in Maryland Heights
Advanced Educational Consulting announced the opening of its new firm at 111 West Port Plaza Drive in Maryland Heights. The firm assists high school students and their families with professional expertise and guidance regarding the task of selecting a college, and the student's skills and financi…
May 22, 2012 | 1:00 am
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Business News: LSEM volunteer attorney receives alumni award
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri volunteer attorney Debbie Champion received a Distinguished Young Alumni Award recently at a ceremony at Washington University.
May 22, 2012 | 1:00 am
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Business News: Northwestern Mutual names specialist
Karen Szylowski, a certified public accountant and wealth management adviser with Northwestern Mutual, was named a 401(k) specialist. Szylowski, an Oakville resident, is based in the insurance firm's downtown St. Louis office.
May 22, 2012 | 1:00 am
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Planned Lemay community center draws approval from residents
Dorothy and Ervin Simon watched a few people gather around a scale model of the proposed Lemay Community and Aquatic Center.
May 21, 2012 | 6:15 am
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Chesterfield Chamber to host coffee event
The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce's will host its monthly "First Thursday Coffee" June 7 at the Chesterfield Parks & Recreation Amphitheater, 631 Veterans Place Drive. Those attending are invited to bring their co-workers for outdoor networking, coffee and continental breakfast.
May 20, 2012 | 2:15 am
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Crestwood earns 17th Tree City award
Crestwood recently was named as a Tree City USA community for its commitment to urban forestry.
May 20, 2012 | 12:00 am
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Residents voice displeasure with project in Ohlendorf West Park
County Councilman Colleen Wasinger wants to eliminate future surprises to residents when a new use is planned on property owned by the county.
May 18, 2012 | 3:30 pm
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