🌱 Patch AM: Why St. Peters police are turning patrol cars into lifeline reminders

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In today's newsletter:

• Why St. Peters police are turning patrol cars into lifeline reminders

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 34 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 55, low: 25.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 44 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• St. Peters Police promote life-saving '988' (spectrumlocalnews.com) — St. Peters residents will soon see new “988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline” decals on local police vehicles, aimed at reminding anyone in distress that confidential help is just a call or text away. Sgt. Melissa Doss says the effort targets holiday-season loneliness and year‑round mental health struggles across all ages, encouraging people to reach out before a crisis escalates.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• 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

Saturday December 20

• Coffee with the Mayor
  City of St Ann , 1 Community Center Dr , Saint Ann
  10:00 am
• Hanukkah at Ballpark Village
  Ballpark Village , 601 Clark Ave , St. Louis
  8:00 pm
• JP's Hideout
  JP's Hideout , 3915 Mid Rivers Mall Dr , Cottleville
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• John Denver Tribute: A Rocky Mountain High Concert
  The Factory , 17105 N Outer 40 Rd , Chesterfield
  3:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Board of Adjustment Meeting--CANCELED
  Bridgeton, MO Calendar Bridgeton, MO 63044
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve - City Hall and Recreation Center closes at noon
  Bridgeton, MO Calendar Bridgeton, MO 63044
• Arts Committee
  Creve Coeur Government Center - Council Chamber , 300 N. New Ballas Rd. , Creve Coeur
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day - City Hall and Recreation Center closed
  Bridgeton, MO Calendar Bridgeton, MO 63044
• Christmas Day
  Lake Saint Louis, MO Calendar
• Free Christmas Day Movie with the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival: Rebel with a Cause
  The J, Staenberg Family Complex, Mirowitz Performing Arts & Banquet Center , 2 Millstone Campus Drive , St. Louis
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• USA Jobs posted a job opening for AR/Billing Specialist in Maryland Heights. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Chesterfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near St. Peters here.

🗞 Nearby News

O'Fallon

• 314 Oasis expands resources into O'Fallon Park neighborhood (firstalert4.com)
• Dardenne Prairie establishes task force to aid economic growth (midriversnewsmagazine.com)
• Chillicothe Paints Release 2026 Schedule (littermedia.com)

Chesterfield

• A doctor's advice on working out in the winter (laduenews.com)
• The Insider: 12.10.25 (townandstyle.com)
• Top 10 North American grain majors (world-grain.com)

Ok St. Peters! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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