Brentwood government
Brentwood seeking chief of police
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The city of Brentwood is seeking a new chief of police, according to a Sept. 22 posting on the city website.
Deer Creek Greenway to be extended; officials to discuss connecting Maplewood
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The Deer Creek Greenway paved biking trail is set to be 1.5 miles longer, connecting Deer Creek Park with Webster Groves, it’s been announced.
MRH Schools
MRH 8th-graders build, race cardboard boats
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Maplewood Richmond Heights Middle School eighth-graders on Wednesday raced (paddled) their own cardboard boats at the Maplewood Family Aquatic Center.
Maplewood police and fire
Maplewood officials OK Airbnb, police car cams
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Maplewood city officials on Tuesday approved new police cars, car video cameras, and also a new AirBnb.
Brentwood businesses
Former Sports Attic lot set to be parking lot; fire cause still “undetermined”
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The owner of the vacant lot that was once The Sports Attic (8212 Manchester Road) has asked the city of Brentwood if he could turn it into a temporary parking lot for his private use, a city employee said Wednesday.
Maplewood woman dies in car crash
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Brittany Vales, 24, of Maplewood, was killed in a car crash Friday after a driver traveling the wrong way on a north St. Louis street hit the car she was in, before fleeing, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Tuesday.
21-year-old game designer has Kickstarter for new game
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T.J. Hughes, a young game designer who lives in Maplewood, is launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund his newest game. He’s well into his $25,000 goal.
History
Maplewood History: What Was In That Building On The Corner?
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A couple of weeks ago I got an email from reader Meredith. She said, “I am looking for some historical information on a building. I’m a big fan of the historic Maplewood blog posts and I’m curious about the building at 7376 Manchester, on the SE corner of Manchester and Sutton. Do you have any information on its original purpose or other history of the building throughout the years?
RH police and fire
Richmond Heights Police reports on Galleria protest, disputes account of woman’s arrest
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Richmond Heights Police responded to photos of a woman being arrested during the protest at the Galleria on Saturday, as reported by the Post-Dispatch, by posting on Facebook a photo of what looks like the woman jumping on the back of an officer before she was arrested, the department said. “…the full story wasn’t shared,” according to the department.
Maplewood businesses
Pet shop shop dog has died
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Sassybear, the Airedale Terrier owned by Tony and Sheri Phipps, owners of Airedale Antics pet supply store, passed on three to four weeks ago.
In the news
In the news: Stockley verdict protests, Olympia Taverna, Gina Mitten
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For another week, the majority of media mentions for Brentwood, Maplewood and Richmond Heights have been related to the continuing protests of the Jason Stockley verdict.
MRH runner wins regional race
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Maplewood Richmond Heights sophomore Malik Stewart on Saturday took first place out of 86 runners in the Class 1-2 race in the annual Hancock Invitational cross country race at Jefferson Barracks.
St. Mary Magdalen School
St. Mary Magdalen School students plant ‘Pinwheels for Peace’
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In today’s world, peace needs to become more than just a word. On September 21 Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic School in Brentwood, Missouri took part in an International art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace, by “planting” pinwheels with messages of peace near the entrance to the school.
Missouri Bar honors Gina Mitten
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Each year, the Missouri Bar recognizes state lawmakers who have made significant contributions to legislation which affects the administration of justice and the integrity of the judiciary, according to The Missouri Bar. This year, Rep. Gina Mitten (D-St. Louis), from Richmond Heights was one of four selected.
Rock Hill officer hit by car, suffered multiple injuries; driver sentenced
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On February 7, 2016, in the 800 block of Tavalon Avenue, Deandre Blevins, 23, struck a Rock Hill police officer with his car and fled. He was sentenced Friday to 20 years imprisonment on multiple counts, according to a statement by St. Louis County Police.
3rd ‘Not OK’ protest in Brentwood canceled
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The third ‘Not OK’ protest sponsored by Indivisible St. Louis, at Brentwood Boulevard and Eager Road, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 22, has been canceled, according to the group’s Facebook page.
Hardware shop dog dies
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An owner of Scheidt True Value Hardware, George McClandliss, reported that the former shop dog of the store, Pepper (full name, Peppercorn Jack), was hit by a car on Tuesday and died.
In the news
Stockley verdict protesters block Galleria traffic; Brentwood, Maplewood residents in the news
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On Wednesday, several hundred protesters of the Jason Stockley acquittal blocked traffic in front of the Galleria. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Magazine, Fox 2 Now and the Riverfront Times covered the event.
Brentwood businesses
‘Monkey Business’ custard shop planned in Brentwood: mayor is the owner
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Brentwood Planning and Zoning last week considered a request for a custard shop at 2301 S. Brentwood Boulevard, at the corner at Brentwood Boulevard and White Avenue, according to the meeting agenda.
Maplewood Library seeks MRH yearbooks to put online
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The Maplewood Library has begun digitizing its collection of Maplewood Richmond Heights High School yearbooks. Currently online are the decades of the 1950s and 1960s. We will be adding more years in the future. Check it out here.
RH police and fire
Police captain visits St. Mary Magdalen class
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Richmond Heights Police Captain Gerry Rohr attended “career day” at St. Mary Magdalen School. Shortly thereafter the police academy received several applications that were completed in crayon, the department reported.
Maplewood businesses
Great view from new business
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The new showroom for Goebel & Company Furniture, at 7401 Manchester Road, gives a view of the intersection at Sutton Boulevard.
Maplewood businesses
Bakery is on the market
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Maplewood’s Great Harvest Bakery is on the market, according to its owner, Steve Jawor.
Eagle Scout awarded
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Maplewood-Richmond Heights Boy Scout Troop 362 awarded its newest Eagle Scout on Saturday.
Walmart closes temporarily following Stockley decision
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The Maplewood Walmart closed Friday night and remained that way part of Saturday morning as protestors blocked streets in other parts of the city following the Stockley decision.
MRH superintendent responds to Stockley decision
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In a statement to the Maplewood Richmond Heights community district superintendent, Karen Hall, says the MRH high school students have safe opportunities to talk through things such as race relations, following the State vs. Stockley case decision on Friday.
MRH head bus driver caught in good deed
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Maplewood resident, Robert Chandler, saw head MRH bus driver, Dan Carnell (Mr. Dan) going by one of his stops a second time Friday morning and wondered why — he posted it on Facebook.
Maplewood businesses
Maplewood Pawn to close
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Maplewood Pawn owner Gian Vianello has announced that after almost 60 years he’s closing the doors for good.
History
Maplewood History: By Request – The Five and Dimes
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Last post reader Michelle lamented that she had seen a lot of old Maplewood photos but strangely enough none of the images were of J.J.Newberry’s or Woolworth’s 5 and 10 Cent stores. Then she asked the question, “Doug?”
MRH soccer drops one, volleyball wins
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Maplewood Richmond Heights soccer dropped to 5 wins, 4 losses, and a tie on Monday following a 1-0 loss to Bayless, but paused for a team photo for Twitter anyway.
Maplewood police and fire
Delivery truck hits parked car
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Maplewood Police on Saturday reported to a vehicle accident in the 7300 block of Marietta Avenue after a delivery truck hit a car parked on the street.