Frank Johnson, Patch Staff
- Chesterfield, MO
I first started at Patch after moving to St. Louis in early 2011. I picked up a variety of freelance assignments that mostly consisted of every reporter’s favorite job -- going to meetings! I‘m now happy to be serving as a local editor in the Chesterfield, Eureka and Wildwood communities, and I’m looking forward to getting to all of you.
I’ve previously worked as a reporter and editor at newspapers in central Missouri and rural Kentucky. While there, I developed a love for community journalism. It’s great to be able to become closely connected to the people, events and organizations that you cover.
I’ve also had the opportunity to travel and live abroad, including a year as an English teacher in South Korea and a solo backpacking trip that took me from Beijing to Bangkok. When I’m not writing about everything happening in Chesterfield, Eureka and Wildwood, I can be found working on half-finished short stories, playing strategy board games and enjoying a finely crafted microbrew or two.
Posting Activity
Chesterfield|News|
Today on Patch: New Boards and a New Look
We've added a slew of new features designed to help you connect to your community in more ways than ever before.
Frank Johnson, Patch Staff
Eureka-Wildwood, MO|News|
Rockwood Administrator Addresses Common Core Confusion
Executive Director of Learning and Support Services Karen Kieffer says much of the growing backlash against the national education standards adopted by Missouri is the result of misinformation.
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Chesterfield|News|
Chesterfield Sixth Grader Advances at National Spelling Bee
Parkway West Middle School student Gokul Venkatachalam was one of the 281 spellers from around the country to make it to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
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Chesterfield|News|
Which Outlet Mall Will Have the Best Stores?
The two shopping centers will boast a combined total of more than 160 storefronts.
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Eureka-Wildwood, MO|News|
Wildwood Elementary Kids Raise $725 for Tornado Victims
The students from Fairway Elementary set up a lemonade stand to raise funds for the victims of the Moore, Okla., tornado last week.
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Eureka-Wildwood, MO|News|
Today on Patch: New Boards and a New Look
We've added a slew of new features designed to help you connect to your community in more ways than ever before.
Frank Johnson, Patch Staff
Chesterfield|News|
Landscaping Tools Stolen from Chesterfield Business
The theft occurred overnight on May 14.
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Eureka-Wildwood, MO|News|
Gas Line Rupture Forces Evacuation of Wildwood Homes
The Metro West Fire Department evacuaed the area around the leak as a precautionary measure.
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Chesterfield|News|
Major Gas Line Ruptures in Wildwood Neighborhood
The Metro West Fire Department is evacuating the area around the leak as a precautionary measure.
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Eureka-Wildwood, MO|News|
Two Receive Minor Injuries After Deck Collapses at Wildwood Home
The Metro West Fire Department responded to the incident in the Sandalwood Creek area earlier this afternoon.
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Chesterfield|News|
Chesterfield Driver Involved in Fatal Pedestrian Accident
The Missouri Highway Patrol reported that a 14-year-old teenager died after being struck by a car in St. Francois County Friday night.
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Eureka-Wildwood, MO|News|
Flag Ceremony to Honor Area's Veterans Monday
Eureka VFW Post 5468 will hold the memorial service for the area's deceased soldiers at the city's community center.
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Chesterfield|News|
Chesterfield Fifth Grader Wins Police Department's "Chief for a Day" Contest
Check out the video below to see Abby Stewart talking about her experience as the head of the law enforcement agency and watch her in action at a meeting with her command staff.
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Chesterfield|News|
Council Debates Possible Traffic Issues from New Virtual Care Center
Mercy Health Systems is building a $90 million "virtual care" hospital in Chesterfield that will require a series of infrastructure improvements to accommodate the facility.
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Eureka-Wildwood, MO|News|
Personnel Costs Set to Rise for Rockwood With Approval of Raises
The district will add to its projected $11 million budget deficit with the move to grant increased pay for teachers and administrators.
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Eureka-Wildwood, MO|News|
Are Membership Costs at Eureka's New Recreation Center Too High?
City officials said they might be able to lower fees if the center proves popular during a recent meeting in which a Eureka resident expressed concern that the current rates are unaffordable.
Frank Johnson, Patch Staff
Eureka-Wildwood, MO|News|
Flood Protection Project Closing Centaur Road for the Summer
The city of Wildwood posted a notice about the closure, which it said will start the first week of June and last for three months.
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Chesterfield|News|
MoDOT Plan Calls for Traffic-Relieving Improvements for Route 141
Three separate projects are listed as part of the department's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for 2014-2018.
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Eureka-Wildwood, MO|News|
New Details Emerge on Prospective Buyers for Legends Country Club
Following an informational meeting held May 14, the partnership of three companies now estimates that they will re-open the club on June 15.
Frank Johnson, Patch Staff
