🌱 Mask Mandate Expires Saturday + Tornado Sirens Sound In Error

Welcome back, St. Louis! Let's get this day started. Here's what's going on in St. Louis today.

First, today's weather:

Mild with clouds and sun. High: 64 Low: 51.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in St. Louis:

1. The City Of St. Louis Department Of Health has confirmed that it will not request a renewal of the city's mask mandate. The mask order currently in place will expire this Saturday, March 5, at 11:59 p.m. City Hall and city offices will continue to require employees and visitors to these locations to wear masks in indoor common areas and spaces. (Press Release Desk)
2. Tornado sirens across the St. Louis region were sounded in error on Thursday morning. Residents in parts of St. Louis and St. Charles County reported hearing the erroneous sirens around 10 a.m. A spokesperson for St. Charles County confirmed that the sirens were not supposed to be activated and said officials are currently investigating the error that caused them to go off. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. St. Louis Public Library will offer more than 70 free camps for kids this spring and summer. The in-person and virtual camps feature a range of themes including "Supersonic Superheroes," "Mad Inventors," "Young Green Builders," and more. Advanced registration is required to attend and is limited to a maximum of two camps per camper. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Free Vaccination Clinic At Central Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• COVID-19 Testing At Walnut Park Branch Library (2:00 PM)
• Grab And Go After School Meals At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Grammy-winning, powerhouse vocalist Ledisi for a stunning tribute to The High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone. Tickets are now on sale for this June 3 concert! (Facebook)
• The Saint Louis Science Center is currently ranked at sixth place for the Best Science Museum in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice for 2022. Cast your vote in support of the Saint Louis Science Center online — there are only ten days left to vote! (Facebook)
• Sign up to cut and plant willow stakes this Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Belleview Farm Park. To register, sign up online with St. Louis County Parks. (Facebook)

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— 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.