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Coach Keith Herring Voted Brentwood Person of the Year
Herring's hiring was questioned, but his two seasons as coach quieted the critics.

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Herring's hiring was questioned, but his two seasons as coach quieted the critics.

Jesse Finney, who is trained as a boxer and mixed martial arts fighter, stopped a shoplifter last week during a trip to the grocery store.
The 28-year-old suspect was charged with forgery, felony theft, and felony possession of stolen property.
Missouri Department of Transportation reports the St. Louis work zones for Dec. 27 to Jan. 2.
Missouri Department of Transportation reports the St. Louis work zones for Dec. 27 to Jan. 2.
Doug Houser surprised us almost weekly with his choice of topic on Maplewood's history.
The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a rate increase request by Ameren UE that will add $10 to the average bill. Laclede Gas is also asking the commission to let it raise rates on its customers.
Three graduated in 2012 and on in 2011.
How much will we spend this year? And what's the best-selling Christmas song of all time? Find the answers below.
A quarterback who also plays defense, and two defensive linemen made the All-Metro team.
A Brentwood church group carolled for Brentwood firefighters last night. Then the firemen said thanks but gotta run.
A human resources manager with Graybar and a concierge with Sunrise Senior Living are among the job openings we found this week.
Mayor Pat Kelly proposed the day off at the last board of aldermen meeting.
The Missouri Department of Transportation reports its St. Louis work zones for Dec. 20-26.
Brentwood High School was selected as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2006.
The Missouri Department of Transportation reports its St. Louis work zones for Dec. 20-26.
The National Rifle Association announced a plan for armed civilians in schools. Brentwood's school superintendent had no comment, but the police chief discussed school security in a meeting Thursday night.
Maplewood Richmond Heights high school and middle school already has an armed officer, but not the elementary.
Also a woman was arrested for suspected yelling and cursing at officers.
The following is a list of obituaries posted by area funeral homes the past week.