Week in Review: Tornado Rips Through Area, Lotto Scam Hits Florissant and Hazelwood Police Get New Tasers

Too busy last week to stay up to date on all the news happening in and around Florissant and Hazelwood? Not to worry. Patch has your back.

In case you missed them, here were some of the top headlines from Florissant and Hazelwood Patch sites over the last few days:

: Right after a natural disaster can be one of the most vulnerable times for a homeowner. Local leaders are urging residents to do their homework and work with reputable companies to rebuild.

Ferguson-Florissant Board Doesn't Gel on Officer Elections: After swearing in a new board member, the board disagrees about who would be the best board president.

: Manda Packing Co. recalls meat, poultry, and deli products due to a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products were sold states including Missouri and Illinois.

Update: Employee Arrested After Ingredients Used to Make Meth Found Inside a Boeing Building: The employee's identity has not been revealed as charges are pending.

: Most of the citizens' public hearing section focused around concerns and support for a Walmart development.

State Treasurer Clint Zweifel: "This is a Community in Which Neighbors Help Neighbors": Zweifel grew up in the Florissant-Hazelwood area and graduated from Hazelwood West High School. He came home to check on family and friends following Wednesday's tornado.

Robert Steeples Has NFL Draft Dreams: Florissant native Robert Steeples graduated from De Smet Jesuit and is now training for a shot at an NFL career.

Council Amends Pension Plan to Adhere to the Heart Act: Hazelwood City Council's pension plan now encompasses protection for those that die while active in military service.

Split Decision: Ferguson-Florissant Board Approves Salary Freeze: But Ferguson-Florissant National Education Association members didn't unanimously favor the measure.

Hazelwood Police Officers Get New Tasers: Eleven new Taser X-26Ps are headed to the Hazelwood Police Department.

Florissant Storm Sounded Like '5 Freight Trains Running Through House': Residents, businesses begin to clean up and repair Wednesday's storm damage, and residents share their stories.

UPDATE: Florissant Man Found Unconscious Under Highway Bridge in Hazelwood: Police believe he may have been seeking shelter as an EF2 tornado landed on Hazelwood Wednesday night, and strong winds swept him.

Florissant Barbecue Season Lifts Off with Throw Down:The two-day event features a number of opportunities for barbecue lovers to get their fix.

MTC Truck Driver Training Expands in Hazelwood: The trade school, which has been operating in Hazelwood since 1993, is adding more training space.

: A number of organizations have started to announce their helpful efforts.

: Tyrone Walker had been staying at the woman's Hazelwood home on a temporary basis, according to police.

Florissant Police Warn About Lotto Scam: Residents have begun receiving letters from International Lotto Commission that are a part of a scam, police said.

'For Sale' Sign Pops Up in Front of Howdershell BP: The gas station has been closed for more than a year, and now it seems the owners plan to sell it.

Goldkamp Heating/Cooling Opens New Expanded Location: The Old Town business moved to a new location there recently.