St. Charles|News|
Hardin Student Wins State Contest
Missouri Youth Adult Alliance chose Marcedes Ash as the grand prize winner for her Red Ribbon Week Poster.
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|
St. Louis Independent Bookstore Bestseller List
Check out the best-selling books in five St. Louis-area bookstores for the week of Nov. 28.
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St. Charles|News|
High School Basketball Standings
Week 2 of basketball season.
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St. Charles|News|
10 Things to Do in St. Charles This Weekend
Head out to St. Charles for your holiday spirit this weekend.
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St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Police Reports: Nov. 23-30
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|
Shop Local: Gifts for Book Lovers
We've got a roundup of gifts for readers, along with recommendations from local bookstore owners.
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St. Charles|News|
Shop Local: Gifts for a Dapper Dude
From your hard-to-shop-for father to your exercise-loving boyfriend, we've got suggestions for guys of all ages.
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St. Charles|News|
Shop Local: Gifts for A Lovely Lady
We've got gifts appropriate for fashionable ladies ages 5 to 95.
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St. Charles|News|
Shop Local: Christmas Décor
St. Charles is filled with places to stock up on trimmings for the holidays.
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O'Fallon, MO|News|
County Health Department Scores for O'Fallon Restaurants
Check out the scores from inspections completed between July 1 and Sept. 30.
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St. Charles|News|
Shop Local: Gifts For A Foodie
These local businesses offer a selection of gifts perfect for people who enjoy cooking and eating.
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Maplewood-Brentwood, MO|News|
Brentwood, MRH Will Measure Graduation Rates Differently
Starting this year, all schools must measure their graduation rates using a new formula from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Clayton-Richmond Heights, MO|News|
Clayton Graduation Rate Declines Slightly Under New Formula
The new method for calculating graduation rates is aimed at allowing for performance comparisons among Missouri, Kansas and Illinois.
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St. Charles|News|
St. Louis Independent Bookstore Bestseller List
Check out the best-selling books in five St. Louis metro area bookstores for the week ending Dec. 25.
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St. Charles|News|
High School Basketball Standings
Week 1 of basketball season starts with games before Thanksgiving.
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St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Police Reports: $7,000 Lawnmower Stolen from City
The following arrest information was supplied by the St. Charles Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Hazelwood, MO|News|
Comparison: 2010-11 Hazelwood and Ferguson-Florissant School District Graduation Rates
Hazelwood West High School is the only in the district whose rate increased under the new formula. Here's a look at how area schools have stacked up with the new formula.
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St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Restaurant and Food Inspection Reports, October 2011
St. Charles County Health Department inspects restaurants several times a year. This is part one of the list of inspections completed in October 2011.
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Hazelwood, MO|News|
Missouri Introduces New Graduation Rate Formula
Overall, the Hazelwood School District sees a decrease in graduation rates with the new formula, but Hazelwood West sees and individual increase.
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Wentzville, MO|News|
State Introduces New Calculation for Graduation Rates
The graduation rate for Holt and Timberland High Schools changed under the new formula.
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