NEWS NEARBY: Photos Offer Update on West County Outlet Mall Construction

Check out this slideshow of photos to see an aerial view of how the St. Louis Premium Outlets are shaping up along with a ground level look at the Taubman Prestige Outlets.

About the Outlets: St. Louis Premium Outlets in the Chesterfield Valley is set to open Aug. 22. The $100 million, 350,000-square-foot complex will include 85 stores located on the south side of Highway 40 just east of the Daniel Boone Bridge. It is being developed by Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group and Forth Worth, Texas-based Woodmont Outlets. Taubman Prestige Outlets is set to open Aug. 2. The $150 million, 450,000-square-foot project will include more than 100 stores on North Outer 40 east of Boone’s Crossing. It is being developed by Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based Taubman Centers and Warren, N.J.-based OutletPartners LLC. Join Town and Country-Manchester Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Smoothie King Adding 25 Locations in St. Louis Area

Are you a fan of the franchise's West County locations? The company has announced plans to expand over the next five years.

UPDATED: 4:30 p.m., April 29- There’s a smoothie war brewing in St. Louis and it will likely mean good things for West County residents who are fans of the fruit-based beverages. (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) Smoothie King announced last week that it is seeking to expand its footprint in St. Louis and open 25 additional locations over the next five years. The national chain already has locations in Chesterfield, Manchester, Creve Coeur and Kirkwood. “We are confident that our brand has great potential for further development in St. Louis and look forward to building a stronger presence in the area,” said Smoothie King CEO Wan Kim in a press release. At the same time, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported …

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Scam Costs Manchester Cashier $150

Manchester police are investigating a scam at a local business that left one cashier $150 short. Authorities found the same person pulled off a similar scam in Chesterfield.

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.) March 10: 100 block Highlands Boulevard Drive Stealing: A cashier reported falling victim to a scam that resulted in the loss of $150. The scam was reportedly conducted at the cash register and after further investigation, police discovered a similar incident in Chesterfield by the same suspect. Investigators have reviewed photos of the suspect. Detectives are conducting further investigation. Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to contact the Manchester Police Department at 636-527-9200. Anonymous tips can be made …

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Man Faces Third DWI Charge After Being Pulled Over in Town and Country

The Chesterfield man was charged as a persistent offender, a felony.

*The following information was supplied by court documents. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made. A Chesterfield man faces his third alcohol-related driving charge after Town and Country Police pulled him over Jan. 2. Gregory M. Orrick, 49, of the 16300 block of Champion Drive in Chesterfield, was charged Jan. 2 with driving while intoxicated as a persistent offender, a felony. Town and Country Police said officers found Orrick was driving while intoxicated after they pulled him over on westbound Interstate 64 at I-270 at 6:59 p.m. Jan. 2 in Town and Country. Orrick also pleaded guilty to DWI on two occasions, in October 2007 and December 2003. Orrick posted 10 percent of a $20,000 bond and was released from jail …

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NEWS NEARBY: "Friends Don't Let Friends Live in Chesterfield" Developer Says Slogan a Success

UIC used the slogan as a publicity-generating move in September and said they received an overall positive response.

New Mizzou Store Explodes Black and Gold in West County

The University of Missouri-themed store quietly opened Aug. 29, but with a new sign installed Wednesday, it's set for a grand opening next Thursday.

West County shoppers now have a new location to pick up their favorite black and gold, tiger-striped merchandise! (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) It's probably a lament often heard in Mizzou Nation: Where can I lay may hands on a bottle opener that plays "Fight Tigers" when I pop the top of my brew? The answer is here at last. The Mizzou Store opened quietly in the Chesterfield Valley on Aug. 29, but has its official grand opening next week. And if you visit the store at 10 THF Boulevard, near the eastern end of the massive retail strip mall off of Highway 40, prepare yourself: You might overload on black and gold. There are T-shirts and sweatshirts, bottle cozys and blankets. There is even that bottle …

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Chesterfield Swaps Land with Town and Country, Creve Coeur

About 100 acres of undeveloped land will change hands to make the boundaries of three cities cleaner around Hwy 141.

Three cities surrounding the new Highway 141 construction project between Ladue Road and Olive Boulevard are negotiating a land swap to streamline their city boundaries. Just under 100 acres will be exchanged surrounding approximately two miles of highway (see the maps in the PDF portion of this article). Most parcels are narrow strips of land and none are occupied by businesses or residents. Actual ownership of the land will remain the same, they will merely be inside different city limits and then be patrolled by that city's police department and served by that city's fire and ambulance services. According to Michael Geisel, Chesterfield’s director of planning, public works and parks, Chesterfield will give 42 acres to Town and Country …

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Dont' Miss Open House at The J with Patch

This weekend come visit The Jewish Community Center, get a free membership pass, meet Patch and more. Check it out.

Both locations of The J will have an open house for the community and will offer a free five-day membership pass, a half-hour consultation and an additional Patch discount for a full membership to any visitors who express interest in joining the centers. (Find more information here.) The J will also raffle off two three-month memberships — one for each location. There will also be food and other giveaways at both locations of The J, in Creve Coeur and Chesterfield.

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New Year's Eve Celebrations Just For You

Several West County restaurants are hosting New Year's Eve celebrations this year. Stay close to home and celebrate with your friends and neighbors.

Town and Country-Manchester Bistro 1130 Bistro 1130 serves authentic Mediterranean French delicacies and was voted best new restaurant by St. Louis Magazine in 2011. Bistro 1130 will be offering a special menu. Seatings: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Pricing: À la carte pricing from a special menu with a special champagne toast at midnight. Napoli2 Authentic Italian cuisine can be found at Napoli2. The Pietoso family, owners of Napoli2, pride themselves in offering quality, consistency and delicious ingredients. The menu for New Year's Eve will be a combination of their most popular specials including sea bass, salmon, scallops, filet mignon, Chicken Picatta and more. Seatings:  Call 636-256-9998 for reservations. Pricing: À la carte pricing with a …

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Holiday Gifts Outside The Box

Having trouble picking that perfect holiday gift? "Patch" has rounded up the top ten gift ideas for people who have everything.

Chesterfield Synergi Med Spa   The gift of pampering is available this Christmas. Synergi Med Spa offers rejuvenating body and skin treatments including facials, peels, microdermabrasion, Botox and massages. Synergi Med Spa offers gift certificates, which may be purchased online, by mailing a check to the spa or in person. Techno Hoodies These ultramodern hoodies have built-in headphones that can be connected to an mp3 player or smartphone. The warm jersey-fleece hoodies can be machine washed, but must be laid flat to dry. Available for men, women, boys and girls.  Available at Old Navy $34.94 to $44.94 Naked Cork Club Membership Do you have a oenophile (wine lover) in your midst? Naked Vine offers a gift that can last all year. Naked Vine…

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