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⚡️ Hail Hits, Fading Cicadas & Scooter's Fun
Jared Michel
May 29, 2024
👋 Good Morning, West County!
In today’s ⚡️ West County Pulse newsletter:
🌪️ Storm Damage
🌿 Cicada Song Fading
🥤 Scooter's Kids Promo
Let’s jump into today’s newsletter!
— Jared Michel
📅 Discover Local Happenings with Our New Calendar
Exciting news! Today we're launching WestCounty.Events, a brand new community calendar to keep you in the loop about all the fun events happening in West St. Louis County. Whether you're into runs, festivals, live music, exhibitions, or sports, our calendar will be your one-stop shop. The calendar is just getting started, but we'll be adding tons of upcoming events in the days and weeks ahead. Have an event to share? We'd love for you to contribute! And please send us your feedback as we grow this new resource for our community. You can always respond directly to this email.
THE DIGEST
🏠 West County Residents Assess Storm Damage
Severe storms swept through the St. Louis area on Sunday night, leaving a trail of damage in their wake. The National Weather Service confirmed that five tornadoes touched down in the region, with the strongest being an EF-2 near Iuka, Illinois. In our area of St. Louis County, residents spent Monday cleaning up after golf ball-sized hail pelted homes and cars, causing significant damage.
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🌿 Cicada Song to Grow Quieter in Coming Weeks
The periodical cicada brood XIX has passed its peak emergence in Missouri and southern Illinois. Most of the insects have already come out of the ground, meaning their song will gradually grow quieter in the coming weeks. The cicadas will stick around until the end of June, with a lifespan of 3-6 weeks above ground. Once this 13-year brood is gone, the region will see the emergence of its annual cicadas, which will hang around until October.
⚖️ Court: STL City Must Repay County Residents' Remote Work Tax
A Missouri appeals court has upheld a ruling that could lead to the city of St. Louis refunding millions in earnings taxes collected from St. Louis County residents who worked remotely for city-based companies. The court found the city's tax law, written in 1959, did not account for the increase in remote work due to the pandemic. The decision may result in tax refunds for affected county residents.
🛩️ Air Show & STEM Expo: June 8-9 in Chesterfield
The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo is set to take off next week on June 8 and 9 at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield. This two-day event promises to be an exciting blend of aviation displays and hands-on STEM activities for the whole family. The Air Show and STEM Expo aims to inspire the next generation of innovators and encourage them to explore careers in STEM fields and aviation. Learn more here.
BUSINESS
🗳️ Have Your Say in STL Mag's 2024 A-List Awards
St. Louis Magazine is hosting its annual A-List Readers' Choice Awards, where readers can vote for their favorite local businesses across various categories. The voting is open until June 17, and the winners and top two finalists in each category will be announced in the September issue of the magazine and online. Vote here!
🍔 Chick-fil-A Treats Students to Free Sandwich
Chick-fil-A Creve Coeur is hosting a student promotion on tomorrow from 2pm to 5pm. Students who bring their student ID and make any purchase during this time will receive a free Chick-fil-A sandwich. Remember… the offer is only valid at the Chick-fil-A Creve Coeur location.
🥤 Scooter's Coffee Giveaway for the 'Lil Ones
Scooter's Coffee is hosting a giveaway for kids, offering a chance to win a custom Ride-Along-Car and a $50 gift card. Additionally, 10 lucky winners will receive $25 Scooter's Coffee gift cards. The giveaway celebrates the introduction of new Kids' Combos, perfect for the little ones now that school is out for the summer:
🍺 Clancy's Irish Pub Now Delivers to Your Door
Clancy's Irish Pub in Ellisville has introduced a new delivery service for their customers. Patrons can now enjoy their favorite pub fare and beverages from the comfort of their own homes by ordering through the pub's website.
WAYBACK WEDNESDAY
📰 Ladue News Uncovers Castlewood's Curious Past
The Ladue News recently delved into the fascinating history of Castlewood State Park. The article reveals that in the 1920s and 1930s, the area was a thriving resort attracting thousands of St. Louisans seeking relief from the summer heat. The park once housed hundreds of structures, including the Lone Wolf, a prohibition-era speakeasy with rumored underground tunnels. While most of the resort-era buildings have been reclaimed by nature, the Ladue News notes that remnants of the past, such as the mossy grand staircase and peculiar sandy terrain, can still be found by observant visitors.
CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Chesterfield
🌞 Splash into Summer Fun at Chesterfield Pool
Starting June 3, the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center will host the Splash and Play program every Monday and Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. This fun-filled event is perfect for children ages 0-5, while kids 6-11 can join when accompanied by an adult and younger child. Residents can enjoy the leisure pool for just $4, non-residents for $5, and adults are free.
Creve Coeur
🚔 McD's Hosts Creve Coeur Police for Q&A
The Creve Coeur Police Department is inviting the community to Coffee with a Cop tomorrow from 8am to 10am at McDonald's. Residents can enjoy free coffee while asking questions and chatting with local officers.
Eureka
🏅 Geggie PE teacher Pat Grimshaw retires
After 34 years, beloved Geggie Elementary PE teacher Pat Grimshaw is retiring. The Eureka community surprised him with a celebration, proclaiming April 27 as Pat Grimshaw Day. Grimshaw, who also coached football and track at Eureka High, is known for starting the successful Geggie 5K fundraiser. He even met his wife, fellow Rockwood teacher Debbie, thanks to his time at Geggie.
Manchester
🎬 "Join or Die" Documentary: Take 2 on June 6
The City of Manchester’s rescheduled showing of the "Join or Die" documentary is next week, June 6th at 5:30pm, at the Manchester Justice Center. The original event on May 8 was cancelled due to inclement weather.
Town & Country
👮 T&C PD Celebrates Three New Corporals
Last week the Town & Country Police Department celebrated the promotions of three officers to the rank of corporal. Corporals Pflueger, Exline, and York were honored for their hard work and dedication to making the community safer and stronger. The event recognized their well-deserved achievements within the department.
Source: T&C PD
Wildwood
🛣️ Wildwood Roads Set for Major Improvements
Wildwood residents can expect to see road improvements this year, as MoDOT plans to resurface several state routes, including Hwy 100. Safety enhancements such as J-turns and left-turn lanes will also be added. Old State Road will also receive a High Friction Surface Treatment to reduce accidents, and tractor-trailer through traffic will be restricted on a section of the road between Old Fairway Drive and Hwy 109. Read more here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tomorrow: Creve Coeur PD’s Coffee with a Cop @ McDonald’s from 8am to 10am.
Friday - Sunday: Big Bird Fly-In & RC Air Show in Eureka. Learn more here.
Saturday:
Next Week
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