St. Charles|News|
Cougars for Cannabis Club Stirs Debate on Campus
Club seeks to create discourse on cannabis policy, but some students say it's not appropriate for the college.
Kalen Ponche, Patch Staff
Kalen Ponche, Patch Staff
- St. Charles, MO
Former Patch Staff
Hometown: St. Charles, MO
Bio: Kalen Ponche is a journalist who lives to tell interesting stories. She grew up in St. Charles County, then attended Truman State University and earned a degree in Communications Journalism.
When Kalen is not writing, she likes making jam, building furniture, running and reading.
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St. Charles|News|
Dave and Janis Murray Talk Weather, Read Children's Book
Weatherman will speak at Kathryn Linnemann Library Branch on May 12.
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St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Parks Board Sets Priorities for 2013
Parking lots at Blanchette, Soccer Complex, Fox Hill and Braille Trail Parks will be replaced in 2013.
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St. Charles|News|
Pump Track Park Proposed for Frenchtown
Local business owner has proposed the city build a dirt bike track near Blanchette Landing.
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St. Peters, MO|News|
Heroin: Francis Howell School District Hosts Town Hall on Drugs
Town Hall forum will be 7 p.m. May 8 at Francis Howell Central High School.
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St. Charles|News|
Business News: St. Charles Ribbon Cuttings
St. Charles Chamber of Commerce hosts ribbon cuttings for local businesses.
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O'Fallon, MO|News|
Five Ways to Volunteer This Week
Check out this round up of ways to give back.
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St. Charles|News|
In Memoriam: St. Charles County Obituaries, April 28-May 4
The following is a list of obituaries posted by St. Charles County funeral homes the past week.
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St. Charles|News|
Police Reports: Several Arrested for Possession of Heroin
The following arrest information was supplied by the St. Charles Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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St. Charles|News|
Heroin: Francis Howell School District Hosts Town Hall on Drugs
Town Hall forum will be 7 p.m. May 8 at Francis Howell Central High School.
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St. Charles|News|
Well-Mannered Pekinese Enjoys Watching T.V.
"Hewey" is available for adoption from the Heartland Humane Society.
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St. Charles|News|
Five Ways to Volunteer This Week
Check out this round up of ways to give back.
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St. Charles|News|
Mayor Recommends St. Louis County Police Captain for Interim Police Chief Job
Capt. Lawrence Stulce, commander of the St. Louis Bureau of Drug Enforcement, will serve during the six-month search, if approved by City Council.
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St. Charles|News|
Letter to the Editor: Smoking Ban Bill Limits Local Control
House Bill 2103 would exempt businesses with at least 60 percent retail sales from alcohol, tobacco or entertainment from local smoking bans.
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St. Charles|News|
Last Chance: Foundry Art Centre Seeks Applications for Studio Space
Applications accepted for studio space through Sunday, May 6.
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St. Charles|News|
School District Hosts Goodbye Reception for Superintendent
St. Charles Superintendent Randy Charles will retire June 30.
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St. Charles|News|
Mt. Carmel Senior Living Rezoning Approved Despite Petition from Neighbors
Senior Living facility will get a 40-bed expansion.
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St. Charles|News|
Be a Tourist in Your Own Town Today
Demolition Ball/Adrenaline Zone in St. Charles is participating in Thursday's event.
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St. Charles|News|
Police Reports: Man Punches Nurse in the Face
St. Charles Police Reports April 25-28 are provided by the City of St. Charles Police Department. A charge does not indicate a conviction.
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St. Charles|News|
Kids in the Middle Director Talks About Divorce and Vacation on KPLR
Judy Berkowitz offers suggestions for helping parents and kids handle tricky scheduling issues.
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