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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is advising that keeping children healthy this fall – both physically and mentally – will require more than vaccines and good hand hygiene.

Created in response to the global pandemic, the Regional Response Team (RRT) has found success in connecting agencies and individuals to meet human needs.

The drive-thru is open to the first 100 families in each county to sign up by June 11. The event will be repeated in Warren County on June 19, and families can pre-register by calling Michelle at (636) 288-8229.

The Riverpointe development continues to progress, with the first 7 acres ready for development. As pandemic recovery begins, developer interest is increasing.

Upcoming events scheduled at Kinetic Park this summer include: National Go Skateboarding Day: Noon-5 p.m., Saturday, June 19Wheel Fest: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, July 24; Jam session on the outdoor skate and bike courseRed Bull UCI Pump Track World Championship Qualifier: Noon-10 pm., Saturday, July 3; For more information on how to sign up to qualify, visit redbull.com. Watch the St. Charles County Parks website at stccparks.org and social media for information on participant registration and spectator tickets.Camp and Classes: A week-long summer camp and numerous skate, bike and scooter lessons and clinics are scheduled throughout the summer. Look for ...

Researchers from the University at Buffalo’s School of Public Health conducted a dietary study that specifically examined how the long-term prognosis of women with breast cancer might be related to how much sugar-sweetened soda they drank prior to battling the disease.

About 200 instrumental and vocal musicians were recognized at the State Solo and Small Ensemble contest, earning Gold, Silver and Bronze awards.

A controversial permit request to increase the capacity of a group home in St. Charles County hit a dead-end at the April 26 County Council meeting. However, the vote was hardly decisive.  Approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) to increase capacity – from eight residents to 12 – at the LIV Recovery Sober Living facility at 17 Placid Drive, off of Caulks Hill Road met with a 3-3 tied vote, with one council member absent. The vote ended the expansion issue in a defeat for the petitioner and applicant, Cameo Jones, but the home can continue to operate. 17 ...

Backyards offer the perfect escape from the typical four walls of home, but with the bonus of not needing to take an extra trip or make special plans.

Francis Howell North High senior Zoë Meier has made it to the final round of Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation’s 11th Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Competition.