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Lesterville residents and business owners say they face months of recovery after devastating flash flooding last week.

One person died, hundreds were rescued and communities were reeling from property damage and loss after flash floods swept through southeast Missouri. See full Post-Dispatch coverage here.

“It’s crazy...You can’t go around arresting people for saying things that are true.”

Headlines from the July 12, 1926, front page include: Three killed for not giving autos to highwaymen.

Catch up on local business appointments, awards and hires.

April 15, 1954 - June 30, 2026

November 16, 1952 - July 6, 2026

July 3, 2026

May 11, 1941 - July 3, 2026

September 22, 1947 - July 9, 2026

Broughton, David, 79, July 9, 2026. Funeral Mass at Ascension Catholic Church, Chesterfield, July 17th, 10 a.m. Visitation at Schrader, Ballwin, July 16th, 4 to 8 p.m. For more info see Schrader.com.

March 14, 1929 - July 7, 2026

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Friday, July 10, 2026. Beloved wife of Jack Baumstark. Loving mother of Amy (Ed) Stivers, Jack (Sarah) Baumstark, Jr., David (Lauren) Baumstark, Emily (Gary) Siddens, and the late Jennifer Baumstark. Dear…

Kahn, David M., July 7, 2026, age 87, beloved husband of the late Elaine Kahn; dear relative and friend to many. Graveside service Tuesday, July 14, 10 a.m. at New Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 8430 Gravois Rd. Contributions to Washington University…

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April 28, 1941 - July 3, 2026

August 30, 1938 - June 1, 2026

Porch, Paul, age 94, passed away June 29, 2026. A celebration of life is yet to be determined. Please see Schrader.com for more obituary information.

July 2, 2026

Aug 12, 1943 - Jun 23, 2026