Thanks for logging on to Hazelwood Patch while you drink that early cup of coffee or mix that breakfast smoothie. There's a lot going on this week, and we're doing our best to get to all of it. Tuesday: The Hazelwood School District Board of Education meets on Tuesday. A report on the district's supplier diversity program is standout on the agenda. We'll be there to bring full details of the meeting. Wednesday: Hazelwood City Council meets Wednesday. There will be a few public hearings. One is set regarding the expansion of Pueblo Nuevo. There is another regarding changes and approval of a …

Happy Monday! There's a lot of news occurring in the City of Hazelwood this week, and Patch will be out there trying to get it all. Here's a look at some things we have planned for the week. We'll be a Tuesday's Hazelwood School District Board of Education meeting, along with Hazelwood City Council on Wednesday night. We have a wrap-up of recent Hazelwood City Council activity. June has been a busy month for council already with budgets, work sessions and recently passed bills. Patch was at Hazelwood's Comedy Show benefiting Joplin tornado victims. Be sure to check out Wednesday's viewfinder …

As the City of Hazelwood gets ready to transition into the summer months, our coverage seems to focus on a number of things regarding transitions throughout the city. Here’s a look at a few things  we’ve got coming up on the site:  Since the attempted sex assault at Hazelwood West Middle School, the district had tighten up security during the school day. We've got some information on that, along with information from local experts on how something like this affects the rest of the student body. In case you didn’t know, this week is National Bike Week. We’re taking a look at an area open house…

There's still a lot going on this week in Hazelwood. After a few weeks filled with severe weather, Holiday's and festivals, the City of Hazelwood still has much more news. Check out what we’ll have for readers this week: The weather looks to be a bit settled this week as the National Weather Service reports most days this week sunny with highs in the 80s. A chance of rain and storms does loom during Wednesday night. We have coverage of the latest Hazelwood City Council meeting which included heated conversation regarding the city's alcohol sales requirements. View the Valley of Flowers as we’…

Since the launch of Hazelwood Patch on Nov. 29,  you’ve come to know this site as a go-to resource for news about your town. This week, we're launching a blogging platform that adds a layer of depth to our community coverage. Here's a look at what you should know about this new feature. As always, we welcome your feedback and recommendations that will help us do our job more effectively. What’s new The Local Voices section on our homepage is your gateway to opinions from community members and local news headlines. Blogs: We have invited people you may already know to post blogs using …

Don't forget your umbrella before heading out the door as forecasts call for thunderstorms throughout the day with additional showers likely tonight,according to the National Weather Service. Today's high is expected to reach 44 degrees with a low of 30. The seven-day forecast calls for drier weather on Friday and Saturday, with temperatures remaining about the same. More showers are expected by Sunday, with temps in the high 50's. Social Media Spotlight One of the tastiest places with the best butter rolls, Mizz JuJu's, has a presence on Facebook. Check out Mizz JuJu's Facebook page here. …

OSHA Investigates the Death of a Forklift Operator in Hazelwood The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating an accident that killed a 53-year-old forklift operator in Hazelwood. Donald Mitchell died Sunday, Feb. 6 after being thrown from the forklift at the Supervalu Distribution Center located at 7100 Hazelwood Ave. According to a Hazelwood Police Department press release, the department responded to a call at approximately 12:36 p.m. The incident was called in to law enforcement as an accidental injury. On arrival Hazelwood Police officers assisted the Hazelwood Fire …

Well, the Hazelwood Snowpocalypse wasn't what we all expected. The so-called next big storm for the city is behind us, and the National Weather Service canceled its blizzard warning and replaced it with a wind chill advisory. Cold air and winds of 10 miles per hour will create very chilly and low wind chill values tonight, according to the advisory. Temperatures are expected to hover between 13 and 23 degrees during the day and drop to between -1 and -15 degrees. That being said. there's still plenty of time to enjoy the snow during the day. Did you snap any pictures during yesterday's snow …