Eureka News

Ellisville Elementary Schooli»¿ was one of just 12 schools throughout the state to receive a 2012 Missouri Schools Character award, the Rockwood School District announced this week.

Ready for a jam-packed exercise event? Then sign up for 212 Fitness Jam to be hosted from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. this Sunday by Eureka Fitness .

Does the end justify the means in the national political arena? Actor George Clooney thought that concept deserved to be explored.

Americans are encouraged to participate in an earthquake preparedness drill at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday during the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut .

A blood drive hosted by Boy Scout Troop 322 on Jan. 29 at Eureka United Methodist Church resulted in 24 units of blood being collected; the goal was 25 units.

There was no majority among the votes cast in this week's West County Food Fight over buffalo wings, but the top three were clear and the leader in the end-by 14 votes-wasA T.J. Wings A in Valley Park.

Turns out, one of the factors that softens the huge retail feel of the Walmart Supercenter in Eureka is the front door greeters.

For WhozIt or WhatzIt Wednesday , this week we asked Patch readers to guess what a particular object was or to whom it belonged .

Rockwood School District board of education directors voted unanimously at the Jan.

Whether or not Groundhog Day really means spring is just six weeks away, it definitely means the deadline to file taxes is 76 days away.

Welcome to phase II of this week's West County Food Fight, where it's time for readers to peck out their vote for the best hot wings in the area.

Gerard Craft, an innovative chef and businessman, is taking his restaurant Niche to Centene Plaza in Clayton .

For the ninth consecutive year, West St. Louis County/Eureka Lions Club participated in the "Christmas Extravaganza" program and party at the Missouri School for the Blind located at 3815 Magnolia Ave.

Congratulations to Chick-N-Elly's A in Eureka, winner of this week's West County Food Fight, Battle Nachos.

Before January ends as National Glaucoma Awareness Month, it's a great time to focus on eye health.

Ready for a nice crunch, a bit of warm cheese, the heat from the jalapenos? Well, if that's what you seek, we have readers' suggestions for some of the best nacho places in West County.

Step into Mexico, right here in Wildwood. Chimi's Fresh Mex restaurant is newly open and waiting for diners eager to take a food-induced mini-vacation. With authentic Mexican cuisine, vibrantly colored walls and intricate paintings, secret-recipe margaritas and Spanish music in the background, it's quite a treat.

Celebrating National Pie Day is as simple as stopping by The Original Fried Pie Shop in Eureka .

For those eager to share their best chili recipe with others and for those eager to taste chili varieties, Eureka United Methodist Men will host their 6th annual Eureka Food Pantry Chili Cook-Off next Sunday, Jan.

Congratulations to Letty Lou's Cafe A in Wildwood, winner of this week's West County Food Fight by a mile.