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Saturday, March 23, 2013

Town and Country Free Electronics Recycling Today

If you have old and unused electronics, the City of Town and Country is disposing of them for free Saturday. You don't have to be a resident. You simply drop your items off!

Friday, March 22, 2013

Recycle Your Electronics For Free This Weekend in Town and Country

Saturday is your chance to drop off old electronics at the Town and Country Municipal Center. You don't have to be a Town and Country resident to participate.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Get Your Electronics Ready to be Recycled

If you have old and unused electronics, the City of Town and Country is offering you the opportunity to dispose of them properly and for free. You don't have to be a resident. You simply drop your items off!

The City of Town and Country  is working with RNA Worldwide to offer free electronic recycling from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 at the Town and Country Municipal Center. The event is sponsored by the Town & Country Green Team Commission. You do not have to be a resident of Town and Country to participate in the event. The following information was provided by the City of Town and Country in an email alert. Who: The City of Town & Country is partnering with RNA Worldwide Computer and Electronic Recycling to collect home electronics and appliances from anyone. No need to be a resident to participate What: All manner of items are eligible for recycling at no charge to the individual.  For more information regarding this company and…

Friday, March 15, 2013

Man Burglarized Town and Country Church Twice, Police Say

Police said the Thomas Cho stole a camera lens, televisions, a laptop and other items. Cho also is charged with thefts in Kirkwood.

*The following information was supplied by court documents. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. A man is accused of breaking into a Town and Country church two times, stealing electronics and other items. Thomas Cho, 37, of the 2400 block of Rustic Ridge in the West Overland area of unincorporated St. Louis County, was charged March 5 with two counts each of second-degree burglary and felony stealing. (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) Town and Country Police said Cho broke into Covenant Presbyterian Church at 2413 New Ballas Road between 9:30 a.m. July 22 and 3 p.m. July 24 and stole a camera lens. Police said he also broke into the church between 6 p.m. July 17 and 8 a.m. July 18 and …

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Stolen GPS, Cell Phones Found in Creek by Resident

Manchester police are looking for the rightful owners after the electronics were found and turned in to authorities.

The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) Jan. 8: 300 block Spring Meadows Drive Lost & Found: A resident turned in to police several GPS devices and cell phones that were found in a creek. Police said some were under ice. Investigators are now searching for the rightful owners of the electronics. Police tell Patch the items were stolen from cars outside the Manchester city limits in St. Louis County. Some items, including two Tom Tom GPS have been returned to their owners. The case is still under investigation. Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to contact…

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Ask the Patch Pro: Local Techies Answer Your Questions

Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer your questions in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.

It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking all about electronics. It's the season of giving and chances are, you probably have some fancy technology to cross off your holiday shopping lists. Patch wants to help find the answers to all your questions about Blue-ray players, iPads, smartphones and television sets, but we needed a little help. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts: If you have a technology related questions, ask below in our comment section and one of our experts will answer!  If you consider yourself a …

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Kitty Scholten

8:53 am on Friday, December 7, 2012

Hi Laurie, The simplest solution would be to make an appointment at your local Apple Store. Their technical support is called the "Genius Bar" and appointments are free. If there is a repair that needs to be made, they quote it in advance. Just remember that you do need an appointment in advance. Walk-ins usually have to wait a while.   more ›

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Manchester's Monthly E-Cycling is Enormous Success

RNA Worldwide said Manchester's electronics recycling program continues to grow and donated $500 to the city's Shop with a Cop program.

The City of Manchester began holding monthly electronics recycling events for residents in July. (Read Previous Story: RNA Worldwide Holding Monthly Electronics, Appliance Recycling in Manchester) As previously reported by Patch, RNA Worldwide holds the recycling events from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the lower parking lot of Schroeder Park on the third Saturday of every month.  Prior to July, RNA and the City of Manchester only held two e-cycling events, but the company told city leaders earlier this year that there is a high enough demand for additional collections.  That theory proved to be true. Scott Farrow, chief operating officer with RNA Worldwide, recently updated aldermen on the success of the project. (For instant news updates follow …

Monday, November 26, 2012

Ask the Patch Pro: Seeking Local Techies

Patch is looking for experts who can talk electronics and share their expertise this week.

It's the season of giving and chances are, you probably have some fancy technology to cross off your holiday shopping lists. Patch wants to help find the answers to all your questions about Blue-ray players, iPads, smartphones and television sets, but we need a little help.  In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need local experts who can answer readers' questions and offer advice. If you are a local techie or consider yourself an expert and can answer these questions and more, let us know two ways. One: You can leave a comment on this post. Two: You can send an email to jordan.lanham@patch.com. We need experts to answer questions on Thursday, Nov. 29.  Curious as to what we are looking for? Take a look at some of our previous …

Joe Balsarotti

12:33 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012

Joe Balsarotti, has over 30 years of computer industry experience, reaching back to the days of the Apple II. His career began at the age of 15, when he was already being paid as a computer consultant. At 16, he began work at Computer Country, the local computer chain where within two years he was installing school computer labs throughout the region. While attending College in the morning, Joe …   more ›

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Sneak Peek at Walmart Black Friday Deals

The retail giant will be open all day in Manchester on Thanksgiving Day, then Black Friday sales begin at 8 p.m. Here's what you'll find, plus how the store plans to handle security.

Holiday shoppers get ready! The holiday shopping season is getting underway. (Read Previous Story: Walmart Holding Its Earliest Black Friday Ever) As previously reported by Patch, Walmart is beginning its Black Friday deals at its earliest time ever this year. St. Louis area stores will be open all day on Thursday and will begin running "Black Friday" sales at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.  As the world’s largest retailer prepares for one of the most popular shopping days of the year, Patch got a sneak peak at some of the deals the store will offer shoppers, including the Manchester Highlands Walmart. (View some of the deals in the photo portion of this article). (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) Walmart staff …

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Car Break-Ins Land Purse, Electronics in the Hands of Thieves

Police said thieves made off with a purse, a computer and more during recent thefts in Manchester.

The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) Sept. 13: 1200 block Pinyon Drive Stealing: Police said two people were arrested after a car was broken into and a computer, accessories, papers and a cell phone were stolen. Sept. 14: 500 block Joyce Ann Drive Stealing: A purse was stolen from an unlocked car during the overnight hours. No word on the value of what was stolen. Sept. 17: 14000 block Manchester Road Theft of Motor Fuel: Police are investigating after $52.40 in gas was pumped at a local gas station and then the driver left without paying for the fuel. Anyone with …

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