PatchCast: St. Louis County Police Announce Campaign to Combat Rise in Heroin Use

Plus, 12 area fire districts receive life-saving, thermal imaging cameras, and firefighters test their skills in training sessions involving live flames.

Posted Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 8:18 pm CT|Updated Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 2:55 pm CT

Here's a roundup of what's topping news in the region.

: Local law enforcement are partnering with a federal agency and a support group to identify traffickers and help those addicted to the drug.

: For their 100 year anniversary, Eagle Bank is donating 12 thermal imaging cameras to area fire departments.

: Along with two other fire departments, Affton firefighters practiced a number of scenarios with a live flame.

: The Book Baskets Project and April Showers community service project highlight the month’s activities.

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