🌱 Court Case Dismissal Order + Back-To-School Vaccinations

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Now, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and humid. High: 92 Low: 75.

Here are the top three stories in St. Louis today:

1. St. Louis Municipal Courts has dismissed more than 24,000 old low-level cases. The dismissal order allows the court system to turn its attention to more important crimes. The dismissal also frees residents from housing and employment struggles. The cases were from before Jul. 1, 2018. This is an annual procedure. (RiverBender.com)
2. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the St. Louis area. The advisory is in effect until 8:00 p.m. today. Residents are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, limit outdoor exposure, and check in with loved ones. As a reminder, never leave an animal or child in a car unattended. Call 800-427-4626 for cooling center information. (ABC17News.com)
3. St. Louis County Department of Health has decided to expand its vaccination program for the back-to-school season. The department will be hosting a series of vaccination clinics starting on Monday. The clinics are free. Students should bring a copy of their vaccination records. Click for a full list of vaccination clinics. (KMOV4)

Today in St. Louis:

• Space Scavenger Hunt At Weber Road Branch Library (All Day)
• Job Application Tips At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• St. Louis has plenty of breakfast and brunch locations. Click for a list of some of the best must-try locations. (Riverfront Times)
• The St. Louis County Police Department is asking the community for its help in identifying a man that stole a weapon from an Affton Southwest Precinct gun store. Click to view the surveillance photos. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• City Museum has posted its fall circus class schedule. Classes begin on Aug. 29. Registration closes on Aug. 21. Click to register. (City Museum, St Louis, MO via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.