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Good morning to you Ballwin! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ballwin resident teacher faces serious felony charges in cold case investigation.

Also on today's calendar: Karla Harris in Concert and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Prosecutors Charge Former Teacher James Wilder III In Case Involving Three Students (riverbender.com) — A former Lindbergh School District teacher and coach, identified as a 60-year-old Ballwin resident, has been charged in St. Louis County with four felony counts involving alleged sexual contact with three students dating back to the 1990s and 2000s. He is being held on a $300,000 cash-only bond, and investigators emphasize that the charges are accusations and he is presumed innocent.
   

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  • UPDATE: Rosie is home safe!
    Found dog at Reinke and Palm Bay dr. Red collar. Called number on it several times but no answer. Her name is Rosie. German shepherd. I have her safe… (Nextdoor Old Ballwin Rd)
  • Found a kitty in our yard, she has no chip (our vet checked) or collar.
    We like to find a loving home for her. The vet gave us a bag of kitten food for her as well. (Nextdoor Westbrooke)
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  • Wildwood man arrested for child pornography, bestiality (fox2now.com)

Ok Ballwin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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