🌱 Search For Bank Robber + Free Fresh Produce At County Libraries

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 93 Low: 72.

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

1. The St. Louis County Police Department is searching for a suspect in a Spanish Lake bank robbery. The incident occurred at the U.S. Bank branch in the 11000 block of Larimore Road. The suspect is either a woman or was dressed as a woman during the robbery. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Bureau of Communications. (Alton Telegraph)
2. The St. Louis County Library is offering free fresh produce through a partnership with Operation Food Search. The program began on Wednesday and will continue through September. Each family can receive one box of food through the curbside service. Click the following link for a list of locations and times. (Call Newspapers)
3. St. Louis aldermen have advanced a measure that would restructure the civilian oversight process of city police and jails. The measure was advanced on a 14-3 vote with 4 members voting present and one voting to abstain. The measure gives the Civilian Oversight Board more power and responsibility while creating the Detention Facilities Oversight Board. (St. Louis Public Radio)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Oasis Tutoring At The Mid-County Branch Library (9:30 AM)
• Summer Lunches At The Lewis and Clark Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Summer Lunches At The Weber Road Branch Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Saint Louis Zoo reports that its 3-month-old Amur leopard cubs have been given access to their outdoor habitat. Click for the adorable footage. (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• The St. Louis County Police Department reminds the community to lock cars and homes. Create a routine. Crime prevention is a community-wide responsibility. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• Saint Louis Science Center is screening The Princess Bride during its next First Friday on Aug. 5. Click for the full schedule. (Saint Louis Science Center via 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.