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  • 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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City Honors Four Who Saved Coworker's LIfe

Gary Gannon, a technical manager at MiTek, went into cardiac arrest while at work and was able to walk out of the hospital a week later.

City Honors Four Who Saved Coworker's LIfe
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Restaurant Inspections: February 1 to March 31

St. Charles County Health Department inspects restaurants several times a year. This is part two of the list of inspections completed between Feb. 1 and March 31.

Restaurant Inspections: February 1 to March 31
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2012 St. Charles Festivals and Events

Missouri Tartan Days Festivities kicked off the festival season in St. Charles. Check out this list of events and festivals for 2012.

2012 St. Charles Festivals and Events
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American Pit Bull/Terrier Mix Gets A Second Chance

Looking to add something four-footed and furry to your family? Heartland Humane Society and Five Acres Animal Shelter have lots of dogs and cats just waiting for a forever home like yours.

American Pit Bull/Terrier Mix Gets A Second Chance
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Council Member Questions 1% Tourism Tax

Councilman Dave Beckering asks the council to look at the money the city spends on tourism with the dedicated 1 percent tourism tax.

Council Member Questions 1% Tourism Tax