Help Build The Veterans Park in Arnold

Join a fundraising Golf Tournament for the Jefferson County Veterans Tribute to raise money to build The Veterans Park in Arnold.

Active Meth Lab Found in Arnold Home

Two Arnold men were arrested at the house in the 1800 block of Engle Dr.

An active meth lab was found at a house in the 1800 block of Engle Dr. in Arnold Arnold police responded to the home with officers from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department's MEG Unit on Monday, April 30, according to an incident report from the Arnold Police Department. Officers found the lab during their investigation. Sheriff's deputies arrested a 39-year-old man and a 45-year-old man - both of Arnold. The case is being investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Join Arnold Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.

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When Will Ross Dress for Less Open in Arnold?

It's a question "Arnold Patch" readers are asking on a daily basis as they've watched the construction of the new store progress.

Despite the fact that the Ross Dress for Less sign is up and the lights are on at Arnold's soon-to-be newest retailer, the doors aren't expected to open until fall. That according to Lou Malamas, of TKG Management, which manages the Arnold Commons development. Originally the retailer was expected to open this spring, but the plans have been pushed back, Malamas said. The store is now planning an October opening. "We think it'll bring a big boost to the mall," he said in an interview this week. Ross Dress for Less is next to PetSmart, which is located at 828 Arnold Commons Dr. The store offers designer and brand name fashions for men, women, kids and home, according to the company's website. The company touts savings on items ranging from …

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Shop Local, Online: Fox Teacher, Arnold Artists Sell Crafts on Etsy

Looking for a Mother's Day gift? These Arnold artists sell handmade and vintage items online.

Etsy.com has become a popular place for online shoppers to find handmade crafts and vintage items, and artists here in Arnold are opening up their own Etsy shops. We've profiled three shops below. Click on the shop name to find them on Etsy. Silver Bird Boutique Kristina Brown taught art to Fox School District high school and elementary students for six years and never had time to sell her work on Etsy, saying "I put all of my time into my art teaching career." But when a car accident left her with severe pain issues, Brown had to quit. Now, she finds her outlet on Etsy, painting custom and original canvas and wood panels for weddings, and she only sells online. "I've always loved anything arts- or crafts-related," Brown said. "My mom …

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Patch Calendar: Wedding Dress Exhibit Opens Today

See wedding dresses through the decades at the Arnold Historical Society.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Department Crime Log

TV, Laptop Reported Stolen in Imperial Burglary

The following information was supplied by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Arrests or charges mentioned in this report do not indicate convictions.

Tuesday, April 23 A flatscreen 32-inch television and a Compaq Presario laptop computer were reported stolen in a Burglary on Chippendale Lane in Imperial. The items were valued at $900. It is unknown how entry was made into the house. Deputies are continuing to investigate.

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New Kind of Gym Opens in Arnold

Arlen Castenada, co-owner of CrossFit 636, says rather than focusing on exercise machines to keep his clients fit, he favors a "whole body" approach.

There's a new gym in Arnold called CrossFit 636, but you won't see any of the typical exercise machines there. Arlen Castenada, co-owner of the gym, says he wants to keep people fit, but he isn't willing to turn over their training to a bunch of exercise machines that will only provide a workout for one part of the body or another. Instead, Castenada and his business partner, John Powers, favor a whole-body approach, using compound movements where people are getting fit by working on multiple things at the same time. It's something he calls "functional fitness," designed to replicate typical everyday movements that provide a fitness level for the entire body. Castenada, who lives in Mehlville, has taught everything from Olympic-level …

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Community Calendar: Northern Tool + Equipment Opening

This weekend, Northern Tool + Equipment is celebrating the opening of its newest store in Arnold by hosting a customer-appreciation event, complete with free food and prizes.

Flooding Closes Two Arnold Parks

The Meramec River near Arnold crested at 33.6 feet on Monday and is forecasted to slowly start dropping later this week, according to the National Weather Service.

Flooding has prompted the closure of Arnold City Park and Flamm City Park.  Last week's heavy rains have caused river levels to rise on the Meramec River near Arnold. The river crested Monday at 33.6 feet, according to the National Weather Service. Flood stage is 24 feet. River levels are forecasted to start dropping later this week. Stay up-to-date on Arnold news but signing up for the free Arnold Patch daily newsletter! Additionally, portions of Pomme Creek Golf Course are closed, said Susie Boone, Arnold parks and recreation director. The course is still open, but there are only seven holes open. "The two parks will probably be closed until next week depending on how much rain we get between now and then," Boone said.  Hollywood Beach …

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Arnold Target Settles Lawsuit Involving Peeping Tom

The civil suit was filed on behalf of a 14-year-old girl who was the victim of a dressing room voyeur in February 2011, according to an article on stltoday.com.

The Arnold Target has settled a lawsuit involving a peeping Tom who watched a 14-year-old girl trying on clothing in a dressing room and took photos in February 2011. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed, according to an article on stltoday.com. The suit claimed Target was to blame for the incident because the dressing room walls did not go all the way to the ceiling. Gabriel Wood, of Pevely, was charged with invasion of privacy, stltoday.com reports. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced in November to 180 days in jail. Read the full story on stltoday.com.  

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