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Give Back: Sign up for Volunteer Orientation with St. Louis Crisis Nursery
Weekly round up of volunteer opportunities in St. Charles County and beyond.
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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Meet the Candidates: Eric Seider Seeks Spot on Francis Howell School Board
Eric Seider is one of four candidates running for two spots on the Francis Howell Board of Education. The election is April 3, 2012.
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Eight Things to Do this Weekend in St. Charles
Each week, St. Charles Patch features a planner with weekend events in and around St. Charles County.
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St. Charles County Ranked Healthiest in the State by Study
However St. Charles County adults have highest percent of excessive drinking in the state.
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Missouri River Rises 10 Feet in St. Charles
According to the National Weather Service, there is a normal risk for spring flooding in 2012.
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10 Ways to Celebrate Spring in St. Charles
Dine outdoors, attend the St. Charles Historic House Tour and do the Spring ArtWalk.
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Last Chance: Sign Up for Trivia Night to Benefit St. Charles County Historical Society
Know of a deadline that's coming up fast? Share the news with your neighbors here.
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Third Historic Lindenwood University Cycling Classic
Watch the St. Charles Patch YouTube Video of the Week which features one video pertaining to the community every week.
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Lewis and Clark's Dog Seaman Considered for State Historical Dog Honor
Three state representatives have filed bills to designate the official historic state dog of Missouri.
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O'Fallon, MO|News|
Give Back: Help With Garden, Fundraisers, Children at Our Lady's Inn
Give Back to your community by volunteering with a local organization.
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Wentzville, MO|News|
Give Back: Help With Garden, Fundraisers, Children at Our Lady's Inn
Give back to your community by volunteering with a local organization.
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St. Charles|News|
Woman With Life-Threatening Illness Gives Up Cat for Adoption
"Baby," a 4-year-old tuxedo cat, is available at Five Acres Animal Shelter.
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Temple Grandin's Book Offers Tips for People With Autism
"The Way I See It" tops the best-seller list for independent St. Louis-area bookstores for the week ending March 18.
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Letter to the Editor: Proposed "Smoking Ban" Doesn't Protect Non-Smokers
Wendy Prakop, of Smoke Free St. Charles County, says a ban should protect workers and patrons from second hand smoke.
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Police Report: Man Assaulted in City Parking Garage
St. Charles Police Reports March 13-16. The following arrest information was supplied by the St. Charles Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Your Weekend Planner March 23-25
We've got a round up of events happening March 23-25.
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Own a St. Charles Business? Claim Your Page!
Users can search for information about local restaurants, gas stations and businesses on Patch and review their experiences.
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Meet the School Board Candidate: Sheri Bickmeyer
Bickmeyer wants at least one member of the Board of Education to be someone with children enrolled in district schools.
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Residents Ask Council to Reconsider Community Center
Council pushed off a final vote on an ordinance that would forfeit the city's ability to issue $30 million in voter-approved bonds for the project.
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Meet the School Board Candidate: Tim Bekebrede
Incumbent Tim Bekebrede has served one term on the St. Charles Board of Education.
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