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A Kirkwood man and a friend made a vampire film nearly 50 years ago, and the two are digging it up and bringing it back into the light for a good cause. Read more: tinyurl.com/yduw2y8h

Times employees loved meeting kids in costumes and handing out candy at last week's Old Webster trick-or-treat event! For those who missed it, check out pictures in the gallery below. See more: tinyurl.com/mr3azxcd

In more Kirkwood news ... Despite being denied tax abatement by city leaders, a plan to redevelop Kirkwood’s public works facility into hundreds of new homes in the downtown area is on track and moving forward. Read more here ... tinyurl.com/msmhvu9k

Publisher Randy Drilingas shares Halloween wishes — and the tale of an unfortunate costume — in his latest column. Read more: tinyurl.com/yxcv4a44

Two Kirkwood residents — one a former elected official — filed suit against the city on Wednesday, alleging a recent increase to electric rates is illegal under state law. The suit also demands an audit of the city-owned utility. Read more here ... tinyurl.com/mttdz8bu

The Webster-Kirkwood Times is again soliciting recipes for publication in its annual Holiday Gift & Recipe Guide to be published on Nov. 20. The deadline for recipes is Friday, Nov. 6, at 5 p.m. Read more: tinyurl.com/22hf2uka

Webster Groves’ Joel Bittle wants to trick people into learning about St. Louis. He’s doing it through the lens of one of the city’s most prominent industries — beer. Read more: tinyurl.com/3zp8u232

The city of Brentwood will spend roughly $100,000 over the next five years on a contract for new TASERs. Read more: tinyurl.com/f73mr638

Business owners and residents recently sounded off to the Kirkwood City Council, addressing noise complaints about loud music in Downtown Kirkwood and the possibility of an amended city noise ordinance. Read more: tinyurl.com/36h87z5u

The Shrewsbury Family Aquatic Center needs millions of dollars in renovations to stay operational, and leaders now must decide just how much to spend. Read more: tinyurl.com/2sfa9d3k

How private is Flock camera data? That’s the question the Webster Groves City Council discussed at length during last Tuesday’s council meeting. Read more: tinyurl.com/2fyfshd6

Witches, ghosts and ghouls enjoyed an enchanted evening in downtown Kirkwood last weekend during the Witches Walk. See more: tinyurl.com/bdz87d33

Why does Stefanie Downs eat lunch off of an air hockey table? You'll have to read her latest column to find out. Read more: tinyurl.com/ynm44x4m

The Webster-Kirkwood Times is again soliciting recipes for publication in its annual, award-winning Holiday Gift & Recipe Guide to be published on Nov. 20. The deadline for recipes has been extended to Friday, Nov. 6, at 5 p.m. Read more: tinyurl.com/yje9b9v4

Leslie Gibson McCarthy shares the story of her patriotic friend working on the frontlines of democracy in her latest column. Read more: tinyurl.com/ycx635pv

The WKT is excited to be part of the fall fun tomorrow! Come see us for trick-or-treating in Webster Groves on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. We'll have a table in front of our office at 122 W. Lockwood Ave. 🎃👻🧙‍♀️🍭🍬🍫😃

Ruth Ann Yorg describes herself as “loud” and “sometimes over the top.” But a powerhouse voice and a touch of flamboyance have served her well as a 44-year educator and a member of the Webster Groves Daughters of the American Revolution. Read more: tinyurl.com/2f2t5mvu

A plan that would see aerial delivery drones operate from Kirkwood’s Walmart Supercenter stalled out at last week’s city council meeting when not one official would move to grant the needed special use permit. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdfwsndr

Identity theft occurs when someone uses another person’s personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. This could include applying for a credit card, using a stolen card or picking up someone else’s drugs from the pharmacy. Read more: tinyurl.com/4bfbyf7j

Aging, companionship and infusing joy, purpose and childhood-like wonder back into lives of the elderly are themes addressed in the new book, “Rides With Laura: Where Have All The Flowers Gone?” by Kirkwood resident Ron Unterreiner. Read more: tinyurl.com/c7y26b24