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Monday, January 28, 2013

Business: O'Fallon Owner Named 'Restaurateur of the Year,' Daycare Coming to WingHaven

See what's going on in O'Fallon and nearby business community.

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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Police Searching for Unidentified Suspects Using Counterfeit Money

St. Peters and O'Fallon police are looking for three people who they believe have used fake $100 bills at Walgreens stores in St. Charles County.

O'Fallon and St. Peters Police are looking for three suspects accused of passing counterfeit bills at numerous Walgreens stores in St. Charles County, including one in St. Charles. St. Peters Police received calls from two Walgreens stores about counterfeit $100 bills being passed on Jan. 4. In both instances, the male suspects purchased approximately $200 worth of items and with the counterfeit money. Later the female suspect would return to the store, return the items, and receive money back.  At this time, St. Peters Police believe the suspects are involved in six incidences at various Walgreens stores in the St. Charles area. St. Charles Police are not involved in the investigation at this time. The Walgreens store in St. Charles only …

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

New Paleo Bakery Sells Products at O'Fallon Nutrition

Bakery features gluten, dairy, soy, and casein-free items.

A 30-day gluten-free challenge led Nichole and Angel DiGiuseppi to a new career path. On Sunday, they opened The Organic Cave, a paleo bakery, in New Town.  About a year ago the couple, who live in St. Peters, eliminated gluten, grain, soy and dairy from their diet for 30 days in an effort to address allergies and migraines.  "We felt amazing," Nichole DiGiuseppi, 42, said. "We realized we felt great not eating those things. We didn't realize we felt so bad until we got rid of those things."  The DiGiuseppis adopted the Paleo diet, but found they missed eating cookies, cakes and muffins and they found it difficult to find prepared items at stores that didn't have soy or dairy.  So Nichole DiGiuseppi decided to make her own treats. In May, …

tizzie

10:29 pm on Tuesday, December 11, 2012

I got off meats, then Vegan now Paleo. I can say I am NEVER going back to the previous lifetime of eating. btw, for Paleo Recipes I found some great Paleo cookbooks http://www.RockefellerReviews.com/paleo-cookbooks Review is good. the actually recipe book is better, LOL. Great to know that there's alot of Paleo support out there cheers!   more ›

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

O'Fallon Police Interrupt Burglary, Sexual Assault

James M. Helderle, 21, St. Charles is charged with robbery, burglary and forcible sodomy.

A St. Charles man is held on multiple charges after allegedly breaking into a home and sexually assaulting an O'Fallon woman.  The St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney's Office issued charges on James M. Helderle, 21 for Robbery 1st Degree, Burglary 1st Degree, Forcible Sodomy-Deviant Sexual Intercourse by Forcible Compulsion, Felonious Restraint and Armed Criminal Action on Wednesday.  According to O’Fallon Police, they received a call from a man  around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, asking officers to check on his girlfriend.   When officers responded to her home on Southernside Lane, they found the victim who had been bound, gagged and sexually assaulted. According to police, officers interrupted the assault, causing the suspect to flee …

Keepalowprofile

5:38 am on Saturday, January 19, 2013

I hope this guy goes to prison and get butt raped everyday. I hope his azz hole looks like hamburger meat.   more ›

Friday, October 5, 2012

Accused Cop Killer from O'Fallon to Stand Trial in St. Charles

Deonta Williamson ended a high-speed chase that began in O'Fallon by ramming a Carutherville police car with a stolen Cadillac Escalade, which killed a police officer.

An O'Fallon man, accused of killing a southeast Missouri police officer, will stand trial in St. Charles, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. According to KSDK, Deonta Williamson, 30, was fleeing police in August 2011 when he slammed a stolen Cadillac Escalade from his parents O'Fallon home into two patrol cars positioned to stop him. Carutherville Officer Evan Burns wasn't able to get out of the patrol car and was killed in the accident. Williamson was granted a move to St. Charles County after a Tuesday hearing before Judge Fred Copeland in Pemiscot County.  The family of Williamson said he suffers from mental illness, according to KFVS. But Williamson’s mental exam, KZIM reports, showed competency and his next court date in St. Charles…

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Lindenwood to Open Nursing Program in Former Barat Academy Building

New property will be home to a nursing completion program and possibly other health programs.

Lindenwood University plans to start a Bachelors of Science in nursing completion degree program the former Barat Academy building in Dardenne Prairie next fall.  The University purchased the 69,000 square foot school building for a little over $8 million, according to Lindenwood University President James Evans.  The property, located close to Interstate 40, was used by Barat Academy for several years. The private Catholic high school was sued last year by its landlord, CP-SPE, LLC for failure to pay rent. Efforts to renegotiate the lease failed and the locks were changed at the school in August 2011.  Barat Academy moved to the former Gateway Academy property in Chesterfield last fall, and had planned to purchase the building in April …

Jim Frain

4:19 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2012

You are right Rich...It is a beautiful building and it bummed me out every time I drove by it as it sat vacant. It will be perfect for Lindenwood!   more ›

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Monday, August 27, 2012

Ask the Patch Pro: Looking For Career Advice Experts

The St. Charles County Patches are looking for experts who have job search knowledge to dole out advice to readers.

It seems like almost everyone knows at least one person who's out there looking for a job these days. Whether you've just graduated college, are looking to change career paths or are struggling to re-enter the workforce after a layoff, Patch wants to help you get your questions answered. What's the proper way to format a resume? How do you write a cover letter? Where is the best place to start your search? We want to find the answers to those questions and more, but we need a little help. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need experts who can answer job search and career related questions and offer advice. If you consider yourself an expert and can answer these questions and more, let us know two ways. One: You can leave a …

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Sen. Claire McCaskill Sidesteps Questions About Akin's Decision to Stay in the Race

McCaskill spoke about veterans issues at two VFW halls Wednesday.

Sen. Claire McCaskill sidestepped reporters’ questions Wednesday about whether Congressman Todd Akin should stay in the race, following his comments about legitimate rape. “Missourians who voted in the Republican primary have nominated Todd Akin,” she said. “I think this election will provide very stark contrast between Todd Akin and me,” she told reporters.  "I look forward to showing Missourians how we differ on many issues. Today the issue that I’m showing those differences on how we take care of our veterans and how we prioritize taking care of our veterans.” When asked again about it, McCaskill repeated her answer that Republicans have nominated Todd Akin—in effect saying that Akin should stay in the race.  McCaskill spoke to two …

Jaycen Rigger

8:40 am on Monday, August 27, 2012

Yes, it's a VERY stark contrast between Akin and McCaskill. I'm excited to see my Representative become our next Senator. Akin has a great record of fiscal conservativism. McCaskill and other Progressive Socialists can say "spend less" in the campaign, but spending more is how they purchase votes from the lazy. They CAN'T "spend less", or they won't get re-elected by their constituents. That's …   more ›

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Ask the Patch Pro: Baking Experts Ready to Help You In the Kitchen

Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer all your questions about baking in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.

A fresh-baked dessert just hits the spot, however, not everyone is a baking expert. Some people are lost in the kitchen. What's an easy thing to bake for beginners? What's a healthy snack you can bake? Regular cake vs. cupcakes—which is better?  In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we want to find the answers to those, and other, baking questions. But we needed some help.  We don't have the answers to those (and your) questions, but not to worry. We've compiled a crack team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts:  Got a question for our experts? Ask below!

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Terri Roberts

4:56 pm on Wednesday, August 22, 2012

I love pumpkin pie as well and I think some cream cheese adds a great flavor. Maybe just about 3oz for a normal size pie, soften and mix in with all the pie filling ingredients.   more ›

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