Monday, May 6, 2013
Three people had to be rescued from the Meramec near Arnold Sunday after their canoe capsized, according to KSDK-TV.
Emergency officials with the Rock Community Fire Protection District are warning people to stay off the rivers until the waters recede. That after three people had to be pulled from the Meramec River Sunday after their canoe capsized, reports KSDK-TV. All three were rescued and taken to a local hospital where they were treated and released. Read the full report on KSDK-TV.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The school's Teen Student Emergency Response Team practiced preparedness in case of a disaster during school hours.
St. Joseph School members of the School Emergency Response Team (SERT) trained in a mock "mass casualty" incident on April 15, the Rock Community Fire Protection District announced in a news release. The Teen Student Emergency Response Team (SERT) is an elite team of teens trained by Rock Community Fire District to respond to emergencies in the event of a natural or manmade disaster at school. Nine schools participate in the monthly training.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Counts garnered 2036 votes compared to challenger Doris Borgelt's 922, according to unofficial election results. Here's an update on the other candidates and ballot issue.
Ron Counts will serve as Arnold's mayor another four years. Counts received 2036 votes compared to challenger Doris Borgelt's 922, according to unofficial election results from the Jefferson County Clerk's Office. Patch was on hand at Counts' watch party at Ponderosa in Arnold when the reults came in. We requested information so we could attend Borgelt's watch party, but she declined to comment on where it would be. "I had a wonderful group of people behind me in the campaign and I want to thank each and every one of you," Counts said, after the results were announced. "We've got to bring our city back, and we've got some really good people on board to move Arnold forward." Counts was referring to the candidates who won the election on the…
Bookmark this page for quick access to find out who won the mayoral, city council and school board races and for the results on the Rock Community Fire District bond issue.
Arnold voters go to the polls Tuesday to elect a new mayor and four city council members. Voters in the Fox School District will be deciding on candidates to fill two seats on the district's Board of Education. And, there is a decision to make on a bond issue for the Rock Community Fire Protection District. This is the place where we'll be updating vote totals as they come in on contested races after polls close at 7 p.m. Need a last-minute refresher on the candidates or ballot issue? Check out our April 2 Election Guide. See related stories:
Emergency crews responded to a call on Sunday from someone who thought they saw a person in distress in the water. However, authorities were unable to find anything amiss.
The three people who rescued a driver who was having a seizure on Vogel Road were recognized at a ceremony Monday and personally thanked by the woman they saved.
Three people who came to the aid of a driver who was having a seizure on Vogel Road were honored for their heroic actions by the Rock Community Fire Protection District Monday night. Ron Harder, the district's spokesperson, presented each good Samaritan with a plaque for their service to the community at a ceremony at the district's headquarters Monday night. "The real heroes are everyday citizens like yourself that come to the aid of someone in need - someone who's there to help someone who might have perished," Harder said. "You guys went above and beyond to help someone in need and that humbles us." On March 19 Zachary Green, of Imperial, and his girlfriend Kristin Martin, of High Ridge, noticed the woman swerving as she approached a …
Monday, April 1, 2013
Emergency crews responded to a call on Sunday from someone who thought they saw a person in distress in the water. However, authorities were unable to find anything amiss.
After an exhaustive two-hour search on the Meramec River Sunday, emergency responders weren't able to find anyone in distress. Ron Harder, a spokesman with the Rock Community Fire Protection District, said the district received a call around 11 a.m. from someone who thought they saw a person in distress in the water. "When crews got there, they didn't see anything out of the ordinary, and there were no bystanders around," Harder said. "They did a complete sweep up and down the Meramec for two hours, and then determined it to be unfounded." The Saline Valley Fire Protection District assisted in the call, Harder said. Crews did not do any underwater dives. "We take every call very seriously," Harder said. "If you see anything or think you …
The April 2 election is Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the candidates and propositions you'll see on the ballot.
Friday, March 29, 2013
The event, which is open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 1 at the Rock Community Fire Protection District headquarters.
Three people who came to the aid of a driver who was having a seizure on Vogel Road will be honored for their heroic actions by the Rock Community Fire Protection District on Monday, April 1. The ceremony, which is open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. at the district's headquarters at 3749 Telegraph Rd. Cake and refreshments will be served. On March 19 Zachary Green, of Imperial, and his girlfriend Kristin Martin, of High Ridge, noticed the woman swerving as she approached a green light at Vogel Road while trying to get on Interstate 55. They stopped in the middle of the intersection and began running toward the the car, calling out to other drivers for help. Red light cameras captured the part of the incident. That's when Don …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The 2013 election is Tuesday, April 2. Are you prepared? Here's what you need to know about the candidates and propositions you'll see on the ballot.
The 2013 election is Tuesday, April 2. Are you ready? If not, Patch has you covered. Here is a rundown of the major races and proposition in the area. To learn more about the candidates and the proposition, simply click on the links. To view your sample ballot, visit the Secretary of State website. CITY OF ARNOLD In Arnold the mayoral position and one seat in each of the city's four wards is up for grabs. Arnold Mayor (Four-year term) Arnold City Council - Ward 1 (Two-year term) Arnold City Council - Ward 2 (Two-year term) Arnold City Council - Ward 3 (Two-year term) Arnold City Council - Ward 4 (Two-year term) FOX SCHOOL DISTRICT In the Fox School District, voters will decide on two three-year seats on the Board of Education. There are …
Linda Van de Riet
8:36 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013
I too can give you many samples of her constant bullying antics on my blog on the Fenton-High Ridge Patch. I can't tell you how many times she called me crazy and her buddies all joined in. I've never accosted anyone at any time, but Doris and the illustrious Matt Hay have had an ongoing reputation of doing both. It does not surprise me about what how she attacked Arnold residents because they … more ›