St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Looks to Hire New Sugar Plum Fairy
Laura Coppinger, the woman who played the role for five years, was not rehired last year after she cursed during a drug test.
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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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Florissant, MO|News|
Florissant Man Sustains Serious Injuries in I-70 Crash
Nicholas Vizgird was taken to DePaul Medical Center following an accident Monday morning.
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St. Charles|News|
Debbie Bixler, Candidate for State Representative 105th District
Debbie Bixler is also running for St. Charles County Democratic Central Committeewoman, Harvester Township.
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St. Charles|News|
William Pundmann, Republican Candidate for Muegge Township Committeeman
William Pundmann has served on the St. Charles Community College Board of Trustees.
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St. Charles|News|
Carolyn Landry, Democratic Candidate for Frontier Township Committeewoman
Landry is unopposed in this position.
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St. Charles|News|
Council Balks At Letting Police Take Home Cars Outside City Limits
Currently only police officers who live within St. Charles city limits are able to take home police cars.
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St. Peters, MO|News|
Ask the Gardener: Why Do Hydrangeas Look So Good This Year?
Got a gardening question? Ask our experts.
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St. Charles|News|
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon Set to Speak at Greater St. Charles County Chamber
Governor Nixon will be speaking at the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce office this at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18.
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St. Charles|News|
Two Injured in I-70 Accident
One man was in serious condition after an accident Monday morning.
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St. Charles|News|
Ask the Gardener: Why Do Hydrangeas Look So Good This Year?
Got a gardening question? Ask our experts.
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St. Charles|News|
News and Notes: The Reality of Self-Published Books
Check out the most recent items submitted to Patch.
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O'Fallon, MO|News|
Help Out: 3 Local Volunteer Opportunities
Check out this round up of volunteer opportunities starting July 13.
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St. Charles|News|
George Castanza Available for Adoption
Check out these pets of the week.
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St. Charles|News|
Video: Lindenwood Accepted into NCAA as Provisional Member
University will join the MIAA.
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St. Charles|News|
Woman Ticketed for Leaving Dog in Car in St. Charles
Temperature inside car was 114 °F.
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St. Charles|News|
Social Media Club Starts in St. Charles
First event is a happy hour from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 2.
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St. Peters, MO|News|
Volunteer Opportunities in St. Charles and Beyond
Check out this round up of volunteer opportunities starting July 13.
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St. Charles|News|
Residents Asked to Not Wash Cars, Limit Water Use
The voluntary water reduction plan is still in effect.
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St. Charles|News|
Family from Iowa Wants Stolen Photos Returned
Family stopped at O'Charleys on their way home from a road trip and thieves broke into their car.
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St. Charles|News|
Police Reports: Man Accused of Punching Cab Driver
St. Charles Police Reports, July 6-10.
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