Patch User Profile for Kalen Ponche

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.

Posting Activity

St. Charles|News|Aug 2012

10 St. Louis Area Festivals and Events on Labor Day Weekend

Check out this round up of fun things happening Aug. 31 to Sept. 3, 2012.

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10 St. Louis Area Festivals and Events on Labor Day Weekend

O'Fallon, MO|News|Aug 2012

Should County Sheriff's Department Change to a Police Department?

St. Charles County approved a bill to ask voters whether the county Sheriff's Department should switch to a Police Department with an appointed police chief.

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Should County Sheriff's Department Change to a Police Department?

O'Fallon, MO|News|Aug 2012

No Smoking Indoors? It's Up to St. Charles County Voters

St. Charles County Council approved placing a smoking ban on the Nov. 6 ballot. County Executive Steve Ehlmann said he planned to sign it.

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St. Charles|News|Aug 2012

No Smoking Indoors? It's Up to St. Charles County Voters

St. Charles County Council approved placing a smoking ban on the Nov. 6 ballot. County Executive Steve Ehlmann said he planned to sign it.

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St. Charles|News|Aug 2012

Should County Sheriff's Department Change to a Police Department?

St. Charles County approved a bill to ask voters whether the county Sheriff's Department should switch to a Police Department with an appointed police chief.

Kalen Ponche, Patch Staff

St. Charles|News|Aug 2012

Jean Maurice Thro Jr. Dies

Former Owner of Thro Clothing Company died Saturday. Memorial service will be held Aug. 28.

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St. Charles|News|Aug 2012

Police Reports: Water and Gas Pipes Cut Out of Home on Eagle Forest

St. Charles Police Reports, Aug. 10 to 19.

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Police Reports: Water and Gas Pipes Cut Out of Home on Eagle Forest

St. Charles|News|Aug 2012

Race for the Rivers Draws Bikers, Boaters

Festival was held Saturday in Frontier Park.

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Race for the Rivers Draws Bikers, Boaters

St. Charles|News|Aug 2012

Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain Opens on North Main

Little O's Soda Shop offers milkshakes, malts, old fashioned sodas and gooey butter cake.

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Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain Opens on North Main

Volunteers Needed for Healthy Habits Program

Oasis volunteers are needed to help with the weekly after school program.

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Volunteers Needed for Healthy Habits Program

St. Charles|News|Aug 2012

Healthy Habits Program Moves to St. Charles Schools

Oasis volunteers are needed to help with the weekly after school program.

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Healthy Habits Program Moves to St. Charles Schools

St. Charles|News|Aug 2012

Pet of the Week: Meet Dollar

Three-year-old Shepherd pit bull mix needs a home.

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Invalid Signatures Mean Casino-Backed Smoking Ban Vote Won't Be on November Ballot

Organizer Carl Bearden says he'll sue to keep another smoking ban proposed by County Councilman Joe Cronin off the November ballot.

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Invalid Signatures Mean Casino-Backed Smoking Ban Vote Won't Be on November Ballot

St. Charles|News|Aug 2012

Casino-Backed Smoking Ban Won't Be On November Ballot

Several thousand signatures on petition were found to be invalid, Election Authority said. Organizer Carl Bearden says he'll sue to keep other smoking ban proposed by County Councilman Joe Cronin off the November ballot.

Kalen Ponche, Patch Staff