RH police and fire
Shot fired at University Tower
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Employees on the 16th floor of University Tower in Richmond Heights discovered a fragment of a bullet fired sometime Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning KSDK reported.
Round 2 for “This Is Not Okay” protest in Brentwood
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A group formed to resist the President Trump agenda, Indivisible St. Louis, is planning a second “This Is Not Okay” protest at the same spot as its July 28 gathering — the fountain intersection of S. Brentwood Boulevard and Eager Road, on August 25, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Maplewood businesses
A Dollar Tree mystery
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Dollar Tree in Deer Creek didn’t open this morning, according to a report to 40 South.
MRH class of 2021 has an eclipse theme
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The Maplewood Richmond Heights class of 2021 gathered for a photo (shared on Twitter). Their t-shirt was also posted on Twitter — “Eclipsing all expectations”
Where to find (or not) eclipse glasses – Updated
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It’s much easier to list where not to find eclipse glasses, than where to find them available.
St. Mary Magdalen School
Backpack Blessing and School Open House
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On Sunday, August 13, the students and the parishioners of Saint Mary Magdalen celebrated the start of the new school year by attending a special Backpack Blessing during the 9:30 a.m. Mass.
Maplewood businesses
Live Juke Joint Piano Bar shuttered: Facebook, Yelp
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According to Facebook and Yelp posts, Live Juke Joint Piano Bar in Maplewood has closed permanently. A Facebook post says it closed on July 22.
In the news
In the news: Feast on Maplewood, RH restaurant
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The weekly 40 South roundup of media mentions in our local news. Feast features Maplewood, a new restaurant coming to Richmond Heights, and more.
Family in dire need seeking help
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A neighbor of a family in critical need, living in an apartment at 7232 Sarah Avenue, contacted 40 South hoping something could be done to help.
Renovated MRH ECC unveiling date set
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The newly renovated Maplewood Richmond Heights Early Childhood Center will be open to the public, along with a ribbon cutting, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 2801 Burgess Avenue.
View the eclipse in Brentwood, Maplewood, Richmond Heights
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The Heights, the Brentwood Recreation Complex and the Maplewood Library will host events to view the total eclipse of the sun on August 21.
Maplewood’s Focal Point sets a record
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The Focal Point can now say it ranks — in one way — with Strange Donuts and Side Project Brewing. It had a line around the block.
Maplewood government
Maplewood’s special election: 15 percent turnout; cost to city $4,000
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Approximately 15 percent of registered voters came to the polls from Maplewood Ward 3 for Tuesday’s special election to fill the ward’s vacant city council seat.
Maplewood businesses
Conoco station, laundromat changes in Maplewood
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The pumps and awning at the Conoco station at 3600 S Big Bend Boulevard were removed on Tuesday. On Wednesday just the station remained. So far, no information to share on the plans.
Maplewood police and fire
Man arrested for fraudulently obtaining oxycontin
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Larry D. Hollins, 54, of St. Louis, has been charged with fraudulently attempting to obtain a controlled substance — oxycontin — in Maplewood.
Maplewood businesses
‘Chateau Maplewood’ wine bar passes P&Z
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Maplewood planning and zoning Monday night approved a new wine bar/restaurant, with retail wine by the bottle at the former J&E Office City location — 7326 Manchester Road.
Maplewood government
Jenny Schmidt wins Maplewood Ward 3 race — updated with statement
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Jenny Schmidt, a 12-and-a-half-year resident of Maplewood with a law office located in downtown Maplewood won the open Ward 3 council seat in the special election on Tuesday.
RH police and fire
Richmond Heights passes fire command consolidation: a resident reports
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Richmond Heights city officials Monday night passed a bill to consolidate the command structure for the fire departments of Richmond Heights, Brentwood, Maplewood, Rock Hill and Clayton. It was the first of the five cities to approve it.
History
Maplewood History: White Castle and Saratoga Lanes
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By Bill Jones: White Castle was our only stop on the way to Saratoga Lanes. The White Castle was located in the 7400 block of Manchester–about 40 feet west of Sutton. Johnny Ryan’s Tavern was on the southwest corner of Sutton and Manchester and did NOT serve food. The City of Maplewood wouldn’t license them to serve food. Their customers would take White Castles to Ryan’s and have them with their schooners of Falstaff. We eleven-year-olds had the Globe-Democrat coupon for five White Castles for 25 cents! We really enjoyed the stop!
Top posts
Planned wine bar, Trump protest, papered windows most popular last week
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Here’s the most popular stories in 40 South last week.
John Wichmann memorial service planned
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A memorial service is planned for John Wichmann, a well-known Maplewood man who traveled around town in a motorized wheelchair.
Maplewood government
Election in Maplewood Ward 3 is Tuesday
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Residents of Maplewood Ward 3 will vote on Tuesday to elect a council person to replace Barry Greenberg, who was elected mayor in April.
Richmond Heights government
Red Robin restaurant seeks permit, RH officials to vote on fire command structure
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At the Richmond Heights City Council meeting planned for Monday, a Red Robin restaurant is seeking a permit for 8115 Dale Avenue, according to the council agenda. The address is on the northeast corner of Dale Avenue and Hanley Road — the location for The Crossing at Richmond Heights; now under construction.
In the news
Strange Donuts, MRH soccer, Cardinal Dolan at Steak ‘n Shake in the news
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The weekly 40 South roundup of media mentions in our local news. The ‘This is not OK’ protest, a crash on Interstate 64, an ‘eclectic’ Richmond Heights home, and more, included.
Summer is Beginning to Wind Down – a Few Thoughts
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Ahh, what a wonderful respite we have had this week of the hot and humid St. Louis summer. As we have enjoyed the break, so have our animals, but the summer is bound to return so here are a few thoughts to continue to enjoy the rest of it before the back-to-school crazies and last minute summer vacation times swoop down upon us.
Maplewood government
Council candidate Kristen Spencer to meet residents Monday, shares info
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Candidate for Maplewood Ward 3 city council, Kristen Spencer, has shared on 40 South what she says is her last report before the election in Ward 3 (only) on Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Maplewood police and fire
Maplewood’s speed trailer: data shows where speeders are
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The Maplewood police speed trailer, which shows drivers their speed as they approach it, also collects data. Since June it’s been used on Laclede Station Road, and Folk, Hazel, Marietta, Woodland and Lohmeyer avenues.
Richmond Heights
AB Green entrance may be reused on new building
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The company demolishing the former AB Green School in Richmond Heights has said the owner of the new multi-purpose Boland Place apartments would like to save the columns and entrance from the old school to use on the new building.
Maplewood police and fire
Carjacking on Southwest in Maplewood Sunday night
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Three women were carjacked in Maplewood Sunday night in the 7200 block of Southwest Avenue, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported on Tuesday.
Papered windows a test
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David Schlafly, owner of 7401 Manchester Road, has said the paper on the windows above the front door on Tuesday was a test.
Maplewood businesses
Maplewood P&Z to consider restaurant/wine bar
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The Maplewood planning and zoning commission is set to consider on Monday a new restaurant in the 7300 block of Manchester Road.