Top Stories from 2012 on Ballwin-Ellisville Patch

No doubt about it: The year 2012 has had a lot of news. 

As the new year begins, take a look back at the most-viewed stories on Ballwin-Ellisville Patch from the whole year. Which story was your favorite? Which was most interesting? Was there a "feel good" story you particularly enjoyed?

And now, the top 15 stories of 2012, in order of most page views:

1. 'Cannibal' Attack Linked to Drug Recently Outlawed in Ballwin
2. Police: Teen Forcibly Sodomized Woman As Friend Guarded Door
3. Marcella's Mia Sorella Opens in Ballwin
4. Ellisville Council Approves Tax Incentives for Walmart
5. Ballwin Man Faces Child Porn Charges
6. Hollywood Video Scam Preys on Former Customers
7. Ex-Mayor Sues Over Walmart-Inspired Recall Efforts
8. Post-Walmart Special Election Would Cost Ellisville $8K to $10K
9. Update: Man Died Today From Injuries in Sunday's Car Crash on Manchester
10. UPDATE: Coming Soon: Circle 7 Ranch Opening in Ballwin
12. Ellisville Mayor Upset Over City's Walmart Press Release
13. Police: Man Swung Box Cutter at Bar Employee's Head
14. Avoid Monday’s Malware Internet Attack with these FBI Tips

Have a happy new year! Here's to 2013.