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Funeral, Visitation Dates Set for Brandon Joyce

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.

Just three people filed for three open seats in each district's board, which means election isn't needed.
Four will square off in St. Charles City Council race for Ward 2 seat.
Students at Black Student Union hosted event celebrating life of Martin Luther King Jr.
Scott Tate reflects on success in the past year, looks forward to 2011.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, St. Charles Patch Editor Kalen Ponche made good on a New Year’s resolution.
Facebook, Twitter provide alternatives to the e-mail and phone blasts.
Few residents, council members support change to law that prohibits tattoo, piercing parlors in the city.
House on Elm Street has $50,000 in estimated damages.
Regional news, free classifieds are now on home page.
Other animals featured include an adventurous husky and two young cats.
Cuts in funding force program directors to trim already tight budgets.