🌱 Resident Repairs Pothole + Boy Injured In Lawnmower Accident

Rise and shine, St. Louis! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Hot. High: 94 Low: 74.

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

1. Residents of a Forest Park neighborhood say a local took it upon themselves to fill a pothole on Rosebury Avenue. According to neighbors, the pothole was repaired over Mother's Day weekend after inconveniencing drivers for nearly a year. The repair job also included small tiles that spelled the words “Eat The Rich” tapped into the asphalt. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. A young boy was airlifted to a local hospital on Monday after his legs were injured in a lawnmower accident. According to officials from the Rosewood Heights Fire Department, the incident occurred at around 6:00 p.m. in Rosewood Heights. As of Tuesday morning, no update was available on the boy's condition. (KSDK.com)
3. The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting last night to discuss alternative transportation methods for students. In light of the shortage of bus drivers in the St. Louis area, the district has made the decision to switch bus providers from First Student to Missouri Central beginning on Jul. 7. The current bus contract is costing the district over $27 million annually. (KMOV4)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Internet Basics At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• Grab And Go After School Meals At Weber Road Branch Library (2:30 PM)
• St. Louis MetroMarket At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Pride St. Louis has announced a partnership with Six Flags! With the purchase of a Pride Night ticket, enjoy the park all day on Jun. 3 and stay after for the evening festivities! (Facebook)
• The next evening Flower Hours at the Missouri Botanical Garden takes place tonight! Grab a cocktail from STL Barkeep and stroll the Garden grounds at sunset until 7:30 p.m. (Facebook)
• Mark your calendars: Grants Farm is hosting a special "Summer Nights" event series every Friday and Saturday through the end of May. Enjoy music, food, and more fun while it lasts! (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.