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Places to Watch Fireworks on the Fourth of July in St. Charles, St. Louis County
"Patch" has the scoop on where the parties are to celebrate our nation's freedom.
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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Second Chance to Win Tickets to Friday's Rascals Game
The first correct answer posted as a comment to this story will win two free tickets to the June 24 game.
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Get Out: Movies, Jazz, Boxing
Last Weekend in June is packed with activities in St. Charles.
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City Council Approves New Trash Contract
Allied Waste will provide new trash cans for residents.
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Send Us Your Best Fourth of July Recipes
St. Charles Patch is looking for submissions of your favorite recipes for the Fourth of July.
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Wentzville, MO|News|
Lake Saint Louis Man Arrested After Holding Gun to Woman's Head
James A. Blattner admitted to police that he had been drinking and that the gun was loaded.
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St. Peters, MO|News|
Two Men Charged in Connection With Robbery of Two Gun Stores
Matthew A. Faupel is charged with two counts of burglary in the second and two counts of stealing a firearm. He is accused of robbing Pistols Plus in St. Peters.
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Five Things to Do with Kids on June 25
Check out our list of kid-friendly events happening around town..
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Two Men Charged in Connection With Robbery of Two Gun Stores
Matthew A. Faupel is charged with two counts of burglary in the second and two counts of stealing a firearm.
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St. Charles Restaurant and Food Service Inspection Reports
Check out the scores for St. Charles restaurants inspected between April 22 and June 15.
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Five Upcoming Garden Tours
Check out five opportunities to peek into the back yards of skilled gardeners in the St. Louis area.
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Letter to the Editor: Ehlmann Has Picked the 'Winners' by Vetoing Smoking Ban
Councilman who drafted legislation to place smoking ban on the ballot wants public to know all the exemptions included in the smoking ban.
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Get Out: Five Things to Do in St. Charles This Weekend
Check out what's happening around town June 17, 18 and 19.
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St. Peters, MO|News|
St. Charles Man Charged with Selling Drugs in St. Peters
Christopher D. Lawrence charged with selling a controlled substance.
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St. Charles|News|
Allied Waste May Replace Trash Cans for St. Charles Residents
St. Charles City Council is considering a new contract for trash service which would mean everyone would need the same trash can.
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St. Charles Man Charged with Selling Drugs in St. Peters
Christopher D. Lawrence charged with selling a controlled substance.
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St. Peters, MO|News|
St. Peters Man Charged With Domestic Assault
Kyle Michael Stone was charged with domestic assault in the second degree, a felony and domestic assault in the third degree, a misdemeanor, on June 10.
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St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Man Charged After Exposing His Genitals
Guillermo Gomez Cruz was charged with sexual misconduct.
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Wentzville, MO|News|
County Executive Vetoes Bill to Put Smoking Ban on 2012 Ballot
In press release, Steve Ehlmann says he won't make winners of casinos and losers of small businesses.
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Wentzville, MO|News|
County Executive Vetoes Bill to Put Smoking Ban on 2012 Ballot
In press release, Steve Ehlmann says he won't make winners of casinos and losers of small businesses.
Kalen Ponche, Patch Staff