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🌱 Patch AM: How St. Peters will honor fallen paramedic Lieutenant Sarah McCarthy
And on the St. Peters Patch calendar - Half-Day HS Finals

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- How St. Peters will honor fallen paramedic Lieutenant Sarah McCarthy
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 56 and low of 22 degrees.
- Friday: Colder; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 39, low: 31.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 55 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Governor Kehoe Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of St. Charles County Ambulance District Lieutenant Sarah McCarthy (mo.gov) — Flags across St. Charles County, including in St. Peters, will fly at half-staff on December 17 to honor Lieutenant Sarah McCarthy, a longtime paramedic with the St. Charles County Ambulance District. McCarthy fell ill while on duty at Station 12 in St. Peters and later died after complications from surgery. The governor’s order recognizes her 23 years of service and her final act as an organ donor.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in St. Peters
- Half-Day HS Finals
Mid Rivers Elem. Saint Peters, MO 63376
7:00 am
Friday December 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Winter Choir Concert
Holman Middle School , 11055 St Charles Rock Rd , St Ann
6:30 pm - Holman Winter Choir Concert
Holman Middle School , 11055 St Charles Rock Rd , St Ann
6:30 pm - Remington Band Concert
Bridgeway Elem. Bridgeton, MO 63044
7:00 pm - Half-Day HS Finals
Ft. Zumwalt R-iI O Fallon, MO 63366
7:00 am - Remington Winter Sing
Pattonville R-iII Saint Ann, MO 63074
9:30 am - Christmas Traditions®
St. Charles, MO Calendar St. Charles, MO 63301
6:00 pm - Coffee with the Mayor
City of St Ann , 1 Community Center Dr , Saint Ann
10:00 am - JP's Hideout
JP's Hideout , 3915 Mid Rivers Mall Dr , Cottleville
8:00 pm - Hanukkah at Ballpark Village
Ballpark Village , 601 Clark Ave , St. Louis
8:00 pm - John Denver Tribute: A Rocky Mountain High Concert
The Factory , 17105 N Outer 40 Rd , Chesterfield
3:00 pm - Board of Adjustment Meeting--CANCELED
Bridgeton, MO Calendar Bridgeton, MO 63044
6:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
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🗞 Nearby News
O'Fallon
- 314 Oasis expands resources into O'Fallon Park neighborhood (firstalert4.com)
Chesterfield
- Trash service in Chesterfield set to increase next year (westnewsmagazine.com)
- A doctor's advice on working out in the winter (laduenews.com)
- The Insider: 12.10.25 (townandstyle.com)
Wentzville
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