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Local Shop Owners Prepare for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24
Locally owned stores offer deals for Small Business Saturday.

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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.
Locally owned stores offer deals for Small Business Saturday.

Store workers will start looking for new jobs Tuesday.
Plus, local nonprofits seek donations for the holiday season
Annual event offers people chance to see a movie if they donate 5 canned goods. Volunteers will collect canned items.
Check out this round up of places to see some holiday lights displays.
Check out this calendar of St. Charles-area musical performances and plays.
A number of area tree farms offer a classic tree-cutting holiday experience in December 2012.
Lohmar will replace Jack Banas who was elected Circuit Court Judge in November.
Check out the most recent food inspection reports from St. Charles County Health Department.
Check out the most recent food inspection reports from St. Charles County Health Department.
Check out this round up of holiday TV specials in November and December.
Lohmar will replace Jack Banas who was elected Circuit Court Judge in November.
These restaurants located around St. Peters and beyond offer an alternative to cooking your own holiday meal.
Owner Dave Thies plans to open third location off of Greensbottom Road. Move was spurred by talk of development on Maryland Heights Expressway.
Check out this calendar of musical performances and plays in nearby St. Charles County.
These restaurants located in O'Fallon and beyond offer an alternative to cooking your own holiday meal.
Phoenix was found with chemical burns on his back and has now been diagnosed with progressive retinal degeneration.
Phoenix was found with chemical burns on his back and has now been diagnosed with progressive retinal degeneration.
Plus, local nonprofits seek donations for the holiday season
Plus, local nonprofits seek donations for the holiday season