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🌱 Patch AM: How badly was Hazelwood’s beloved Tony’s Donut and Cafe damaged?
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- How badly was Hazelwood’s beloved Tony’s Donut and Cafe damaged?
Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
- Saturday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
- Sunday: A bit of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Christmas Night Fire Damages Tony's Donut and Cafe (riverbender.com) — A Christmas night fire significantly damaged Tony's Donut and Cafe on Howdershell Road in Hazelwood, drawing responses from both the Hazelwood and Robertson fire departments. Crews battled heavy smoke, ventilated the roof, and contained the blaze without injuries, though the interior suffered smoke and water damage. The cause remains under investigation as the long-time family business assesses next steps. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hazelwood
- Kids Winter Break Camp
Hazelwood Community Center , 1186 Teson Road , Hazelwood
9:00 am - Qi Gong At Pallotine Renewal Center
Pallotine Renewal Center , 15270 Old Halls Ferry Rd , Florissant
11:30 am - Kids Winter Break Camp
Hazelwood Community Center , 1186 Teson Road , Hazelwood
9:00 am
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- CITY OFFICES CLOSED IN FURTHER OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Jennings, MO Calendar
8:30 am - End of the Year Jam
Machinists Hall Inc , 12365 St Charles Rock Rd , Bridgeton
7:00 pm - CHH and Gospel Dance Party
Brew Bites , 6662 B Delmar Blvd , University City
9:00 pm - No school for winter break (PreK-12)
Pattonville R-iII Saint Ann, MO 63074 - Monday Night Group Run – University City
Big River Running Company , 606 North and South Rd , University City
5:45 pm - Economic Development Commission
Olivette City Hall , 1140 Dielman Rd , Olivette
7:00 pm - Last Day for Candidate Filing for the General Municipal Election
City of Overland Calendar , Overland City Hall 9119 Lackland Road , Overland
8:00 am - Qi Gong At Pallotine Renewal Center
Pallotine Renewal Center , 15270 Old Halls Ferry Rd , Florissant
11:30 am - Last Day of Candidate Filing for April 7, 2026 Election 5:00 PM
University City Calendar , 6801 Delmar Blvd , University City
5:00 pm
Friday December 26
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
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