🌱 Ted Drewes Reopens + 3 STL Companies Make Fortune List

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Cooler; breezy in the p.m. High: 46 Low: 27.

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

1. A couple who gained national attention for waving guns at protestors has been placed on probation as attorneys. Mark and Patricia McCloskey will have their law licenses revoked if they violate the one-year probation, according to a ruling by judges on Tuesday. The McCloskeys pleaded guilty to misdemeanors stemming from the June 2020 encounter with protesters. (KFVS)
2. Ted Drewes announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday that it will reopen this week. The popular frozen custard shop will be back in business tomorrow, Feb. 10, in time for Valentine's Day. Frozen custard fans can see the full menu and store hours on the store's official website. (fox2now.com)
3. Three St. Louis-area companies were named in Fortune magazine’s 2022 list of the world’s most admired companies. Centene Corporation, Graybar, and Edward Jones were each ranked in the top five for their respective sectors. The companies were three of only 333 globally to make the cut. (KSDK.com)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Vaccine Clinic At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (1:00 PM)
• Grab And Go After School Meals At Lewis And Clark Branch Library (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the St. Louis Cardinals are hosting a Blood Drive on Feb. 19 at Busch Stadium. Sign up today to reserve your spot! (Facebook)
• Learn the latest line dances each Monday and Friday at North County Recreation Complex! Classes will begin Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. and are $5 each. For more information, call (314) 615-8853. (Facebook)
• Become a lifeguard with St. Louis County Parks! Applications for positions at Kennedy Rec Complex, North County Rec Complex, St. Vincent Community Center, and The Pavilion at Lemay are open until Mar. 1. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early 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.