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A Catholic media star was beatified in St. Louis, moving a step closer to sainthood
Bishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified by the Catholic Church in St. Louis on Thursday, moving the television personality from the 1950s one step away from sainthood.
STC Now October 2026
Read the October 2026 issue of STC Now.
West Meyer Road to close to through traffic on Sept 30
The St. Charles County Highway Department will close West Meyer Road from Route W to Duenke Road, Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Eisenbath Road closure pushed back one week to October 5th
The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Eisenbath Road west of Freymuth Road weather permitting, Monday, October 5th, to reconstruct a concrete box culvert. The closure is anticipated to last 40 days.
B-I-N-G-O!
St. Louis Gleaner Harmony Arbor No. 273 members played bingo, awarded prizes and shared cookies with Pine Villa residents Monday, Sept. 21. Pictured back row, from left: guest Vickie Riley, member Doug Vanhorn, Vice President Leona Vanhorn, Chaplain Anna Sobanski and President…
Lottery player wins $50,000 in Mehlville
An unnamed Missouri player from St. Louis is planning a celebration after winning a $50,000 prize on a “500X Payout” Scratchers ticket purchased in Mehlville at Captain Z’s, 2874 Telegraph Road. “I’m going on vacation with my husband for our anniversary,” the unnamed winner…
Affton freshman plays for U.S. in international baseball tournament
Affton High School freshman Aiden Hernandez took his baseball skills on the road this summer, all the way to the Dominican Republic. There, he participated in a five-game tournament held by the Latin American Baseball Club (LABC) from Aug. 9-15. Aiden’s team walked away from the…
Letter writer states opposition to recently proposed $5,000 ‘Trump dividend’ check
To the editor: If I receive a $5,000 bribe, uh, dividend check from Donald Trump, I pledge to deposit the check and immediately write a personal check in the amount of $5,000, made out to the Democratic National Committee, and put it in the mail. Anyone want to join me? I know,…
Writer dicusses language used on short school days
To the editor: I have a problem with how we are notified on short school days. “Early release” is what is posted. School is not a prison. Children are being dismissed early from school, a privilege not all children get. “Dismissal” is much kinder than “release.” Penny E Yost…
Writer calls to delay the cost shift for SNAP
To the editor: As we head back to school, teaching is at the forefront of my mind. I am a third grade teacher at a district where 68% of students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. Nearly 50,000 Missourians have lost their SNAP benefits, and the cost of food will…
Fear is no substitute for facts, writer says
To the editor: I respectfully disagree with the recent letter from Milton Rudi and his characterization of the Democratic Party and its candidates. Encouraging citizens to research candidates and vote is good advice. However, claiming that electing a Democrat automatically opens…
Writer thanks local fire departments for assistance during emergency
To the editor: I’m writing to thank the Lemay and Mehlville Fire and EMS Departments for their wonderful response on Aug. 28 to a fire emergency at the senior apartments where I live. Around midday, residents noticed large flames coming from the trash receptacle on the patio. 911…