St. Peters, MO|News|
Sen. Claire McCaskill Sidesteps Questions About Akin's Decision to Stay in the Race
McCaskill spoke about veterans issues at two VFW halls Wednesday.
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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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Claire McCaskill Sidesteps Todd Akin Questions in Overland
McCaskill spoke about veterans issues at two VFW halls Wednesday.
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St. Charles|News|
Sen. Claire McCaskill Sidesteps Questions About Akin's Decision to Stay in the Race
McCaskill spoke about veterans issues at two VFW halls Wednesday.
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St. Charles|News|
Business News: Hendricks BBQ Set to Open Aug. 30
Wise Owl Resale hosts grand opening celebration Sept. 8.
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St. Charles|News|
Two St. Charles Families Host Blood Drives to Honor Loved Ones
Olivia Wise, 11, has an immune deficiency and family members are hosting a drive in her honor Aug. 31. The annual Tim Hill Memorial Blood Drive will be Sept. 7.
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St. Charles|News|
Letter to the Editor: Do Voters Agree With Akin?
Writer wonders whether voters who have elected Akin support everything he supports.
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St. Charles|News|
Dairy Queen Creates the "Lindenwood Blizzard"
Treat includes crushed Oreos, caramel and cheesecake bites.
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St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Recognized for Affordable Housing by Money Magazine
City was also named the 71st best place to live in the country.
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St. Charles|News|
Eros Serves Up Greek Food on Main
Restaurateur Patrick "Pepe" Kehm tries Greek food in St. Charles.
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St. Charles|News|
St. Charles May Keep Property Tax Rate Flat in 2012
Rate would remain flat at $0.9115 per $100 of assessed valuation.
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St. Charles|News|
Biker Thrown from Motorcycle in Sunday Accident
A St. Charles woman and an O'Fallon man were thrown from a motorcycle on Sunday
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O'Fallon, MO|News|
O'Fallon Biker Thrown from Motorcycle in Sunday Accident
An O'Fallon man and St. Charles woman were thrown from a motorcycle on Sunday
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St. Charles|News|
Mayor Says City is Addressing Crime on Main Street
Sally Faith sought to clarify a report that shows more than 1,200 police incidents in and around Main Street in 2012.
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St. Charles|News|
Crash Shuts Down Blanchette Bridge Briefly Sunday
One person was taken to the hospital.
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Wentzville, MO|News|
Lanes to Close on Westbound I-70 at Fifth Street Aug. 23
MoDOT will close all lanes of Westbound I-70 for 30 minutes around midnight Aug. 23.
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St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Lifts Voluntary Water Conservation Order
City is recycling water from swimming pools for use in street sweepers, sewer vac trucks and for landscape watering.
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St. Charles|News|
Pet of the Week: Meet Roxy
Check out this round up animals available for adoption
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St. Charles|News|
Share Your Strength: Volunteer Fair Planned for Sept. 15
St. Charles Community Council will host a volunteer fair at Spencer Road Library Branch.
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St. Charles|News|
Friday Food Critic: Grappa Grill
Tell us what you think of Grappa Grill!
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St. Charles|News|
Lanes to Close on Westbound I-70 at Fifth Street Aug. 23
MoDOT will close all lanes of Westbound I-70 for 30 minutes around midnight Aug. 23.
Kalen Ponche, Patch Staff