🌱 Flordell Hills City Budget Theft + Water Testing Kits

Hello, neighbors! It's Thursday in St. Louis and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 84 Low: 64.

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

1. Former Flordell Hills municipal employees have been indicted by a grand jury for stealing from the city's budget. Former city clerk Maureen Woodson, 68, and former assistant city clerk Donna Thompson, 75, have allegedly stolen $663,000 from the small municipality in north St. Louis County. They have been charged with wire fraud and mail fraud. (Riverfront Times)
2. The St. Louis County Department of Public Health is distributing water testing kits. The kits are free. The county will also be testing private wells until Aug. 26 for residents impacted by recent flooding events. The testing kits can be picked up at the John C. Murphy Health Center, the South County Satellite Office, and the West County Satellite Office. (KSDK.com)
3. The St. Louis County Police Department is investigating medical marijuana dispensary robbery attempt. The incident occurred on Tuesday near Florissant around 5:15 a.m. The suspects rammed a car through a dispensary window to gain access. The department has not indicated whether anything was stolen during the attempt. (Fox 2 News)

Today in St. Louis:

• Space Scavenger Hunt At The Weber Road Branch Library (All Day)
• Story Time At The Weber Road Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Summer Lunches At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• STLFringe Festival Across St. Louis (Aug. 15-Aug. 21, Various)

From my notebook:

• Check out the latest list of adoption-ready pets in the St. Louis area searching for a forever home. (St. Louis Patch)
• The St. Louis County Police Department reminds families to be mindful of what they post online. Only share intimate information with close family and friends. You never know if a criminal might use social media information against you. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will be opening its classical series from Sep. 17 through Sep. 18. Tickets start at $15 per person. Click to purchase. (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.