🌱 Ferguson Man Arrested For Shooting + Keebler Elf Tree Removal

Hello all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the St. Louis Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town...

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; cooler. High: 76 Low: 63.

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

1. St. Louis County has begun offering COVID-19 booster shots for individuals five to 11 years of age. The booster shots will be made available through health clinics in Berkeley, Pine Lawn, and Sunset Hills. The shots will also be available at planned neighborhood pop-up vaccination events. The shots are necessary as Missouri infection rates continue to rise. (KMOV4)
2. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has charged a Ferguson man in connection with a deadly south St. Louis shooting that occurred on May 14. DeAndre Wilkes, 43-years-old, has been charged with first-degree murder for the incident that occurred in the 3800 block of Eichelberger Street. The shooting victim has not been identified by the department. (KSDK.com)
3. Tower Grove Park's popular Keebler Elf Tree has been scheduled for removal. The decision has not been made lightly — the park's forestry team has spent countless hours over the years trying to save it. At the end of the day, the tree has extensive heartwood decay and poses a significant safety issue to park visitors. (KSDK.com)

Today in St. Louis:

• Summer Lunches At Weber Road Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• In The Library With Louie At Weber Road Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• Dive-In Movie Theater At Mid-County Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• St. Louis MetroMarket At Lewis and Clark Branch Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis Public Library is offering long-term laptop checkouts. Library cardholders can check out the laptops for use until June 2023. Click to learn more about the program. (St. Louis Public Library)
• The Summer Reading Challenge has officially started at the St. Louis Public Library. The program hopes to have the community read 40,000 this summer. Click to participate. (St. Louis Public Library)
• The St. Louis Blues reflect on the 2021-2022 season and list decisions that the team faces this summer. Click to watch the full interview. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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.