Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Hazelwood Police Department supplied Wednesday's crime report. Arrests or charges listed don't indicate conviction.
Here are a few of the crimes that occurred April 15 in the City of Hazelwood. Hazelwood Patch obtained the accounts from the Hazelwood Police Department. Remember you can like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook. Don't forget to visit Twitter:@HazelwoodPatch, or signup for the Hazelwood Patch newsletter here. Identity Theft: Someone stole information and filed a tax return under it in the 5200 block of Auriesville. Second-Degree Domestic Assault: A wife was arrested and charged for assaulting her husband and causing minor injuries with a screwdriver in the 1000 block of Teson. Stealing: Someone broke into a car and stole items from it at St. Louis Outlet Mall. Possession of Controlled Substance: Police found someone in possession of a substance in…
In one week, Hazelwood Patch will have a brand new design and a whole new way to connect.
Hi, everyone! I have some exciting news to share about Patch – we’re getting a whole new look. It’s coming in next week, and it’s going to make Hazelwood Patch easier to use, and a better place to connect and share. The best part? You’ll be able to see it all on your mobile phone! Here’s what you need to know: Our site is being rebuilt from the ground up. The news will look better and be easier to comment. And, you’ll find more local voices to keep you in the loop with the latest know-how and opinion. We’re adding Boards to make it easier for you to connect with each other, debate an issue, or announce your garage sale, graduation or find a lost pet. More to say? It will be easier to start your own blog, too. You’ll soon be able to start…
Also, Quiznos needs a follow-up inspection.
Our restaurant inspections check out local eateries in Florissant and surrounding areas, including Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights and Hazelwood. Each week, Hazelwood Patch publishes information from the local restaurant inspections of St. Louis County Department of Health. Here are the latest restaurant inspection for the past 90 days: Quizno’s Address: 725 Campus Court, Hazelwood Date of Inspection: March 28 Type of Inspection: Routine Risk Factor: 2 Grade: 94-A Comments: Debris buildup found on soda nozzles; wiping cloths found stored on food contact surfaces; single-service spoons not stored properly. *Follow-up inspection scheduled for April 7 Tony’s Donuts Address: 6045 Howdershell Rd., Hazelwood Date of Inspection: March 28 Type of …
The letter outlines some HSD safety measures for severe weather, and tips for talking to children about tragedy and grief. Information released Tuesday showed two elementary schools in the Oklahoma tornado lacked designated safe rooms for the schools.
Two elementary schools leveled by the deadly tornado that swept through the Oklahoma City area Monday are said to have lacked designated safe rooms for children and teachers, according to the Huffington Post. An emergency official said more than 100 Oklahoma schools have storm shelters for children, but Briarwood Elementary and Plaza Towers Elementary—where seven children were killed as they sheltered in above-ground classrooms—did not, according to The Denver Channel. At least two other schools in City of Moore, which is the epicenter of the disaster, did have safe rooms. Fatalities have been tied to those schools, whose buildings were fortified after a tornado devastated the area in 1999. This week's tornado followed the same path of …
Got junk? Post your garage sale, rummage sale or yard sale on Patch, and we'll send shoppers your way! The best part? It's free.
Want to find a way to bring neighbors to your garage or yard sale? Here at Patch we pride ourselves on local, useful information. That includes who has tools for a bargain, a dresser in their driveway or some clothes laid out on the lawn. Posting your garage sale on Hazelwood Patch is easy—and better yet, it's free. To start, click our "Events" tab in the navigation bar above to get to the Patch Community Calendar. Click the "Add an Event" button in the right of the screen to add your own event. Then just fill out the information in the form. You can enter as little or as much as you'd like, but be sure to enter your address and check off "Garage Sales" under categories. You can even upload photos of your best stuff. When you're all done, …
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Red Cross, Salvation Army and other organizations have made it easy to contribute to the recovery effort after a tornado ripped through Oklahoma City and its suburbs.
Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Barack Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. Patch will be posting stories of locals who are working to help victims from afar. If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact your local editor. See related on Patch:
The Missouri Association of Code Enforcement named the 10-year veteran of the Hazelwood Code Enforcement Division its 2012 Code Enforcement Officer of the Year.
Hazelwood code enforcement officer Joe Novy said he got his job through persistence. "I would come up when I had an issue and they began to learn me by name," he said. "One day they said we're hiring, do you want a job?" And he took it. Novy was recently named as the Missouri Association of Code Enforcement's (MACE) 2012 Code Enforcement Officer of the Year. Novy has been working as a code enforcement officer for the city for about 10 years. Prior to that, he was a part-time Parks and Recreation Division employee. Hazelwood code administrator Pat McSheehy said Novy is the type of employee you want to have working with you. “When the opportunity arose, I hired Joe as a City code enforcement officer and I have yet to regret it almost 10 …
Hazelwood police arrest Precious Agobe for fraudulent use of a credit device and identity theft on Tuesday in the 7600 block of N. Lindbergh Boulevard.
A St. Louis man is in jail after Hazelwood Police Department officers discovered what was described as a "considerable sum of month and stolen credit cards." Precious Agobe, 28, of the 3200 block of Delor in South St. Louis, was arrested for fraudulent use of a credit device. This happened on Tuesday at about 8:25 a.m. According to a HPD press release a unit responded to the 7600 block of N. Lindbergh Boulevard for a call about a suspicious occupied vehicle. Officers found the cash and cards during a search. The St Louis County Prosecuting Attorney office charged Agobe with identity theft and fraudulent use of a credit device. He has a $100,000 cash only bond. A Florissant man was driving the car and was not arrested in connection with a …
Akin recently held the helm of U.S. Rep from the 2nd Congressional district and the party's candidate for US senate, but came under fire after a "legitimate rape" comment.
Former Missouri Congressman Todd Akin will be in North County this week speaking at the North St. Louis Republican Club's monthly meeting. He represented Missouri's 2nd Congressional District for more than a decade and was the party's candidate in a run for U.S. Senate against Claire McCaskill last year. The meeting will take place at Yacovelli’s, located at 407 Dunn Rd., in Florissant Thursday at 7:30 PM. Join the Club If you would like to join the North St Louis County Republican Club, dues are $15 per individual or $25 per family. Reach out to the club's treasurer, Edna Ditto at (314) 837-8968. Future speakers and topics include: Akin Controversy Akin came under fire last year while campaigning during a senate run when he made a…
When Grace Mehan's father began decorating her bus stop, who could know it would become a symbol of joy and understanding throughout the community?
About this sponsorship: In honor of the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, Patch and Grape-Nuts are teaming up to highlight those who inspire people around them to climb their own mountains. Grace's Glendale Bus Stop got its start when a young lady, Grace Mehan, who has Down Syndrome, wanted to take the bus on her own. The bus stop was in a dangerous location, so dad Tom Mehan decorated and built a bench for the bus stop. That singular act took on a life of its own and spread joy and compassion throughout the local community and beyond. Here, Grace's mother, Colleen Mehan, shares the story of Grace's Glendale Bus Stop with Patch readers. Q: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve taken on? A: In general…
Bob Emling
7:46 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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