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Good Morning Mehlville: Neighborhood Watch Meeting Tonight

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Good morning Mehlville!

Today marks the start of a new column to help you get through the day. Every Monday through Friday at 5:30 a.m., we'll tell you everything ranging from gas prices and traffic alerts to events around town and stories we're working on. Lastly, we'll sign off with something fun to kickstart your morning. 

So before you go to work, wake up the kids or finish your cup of coffee, check out "Good Morning Mehlville." Have a suggestion to make Patch more helpful? Leave a comment or drop me an email at sarah.flagg@patch.com.

Find out what's happening in Mehlville-Oakvillewith free, real-time updates from Patch.

  • Weather: St. Louis is in a heat advisory until 7 p.m. Wednesday. We'll have tips to stay cool for the summer's first heat wave later Tuesday. If this is just the beginning of June, what do you think August will be like? 
  • Traffic: Construction continues on Interstate 270 at Interstate 44. Watch for congestion after the Gravois exit as the road narrows. 
  • Gas: Prices are dropping. According to stlouisgasprices.com, most area gas stations are at $3.49, including both Phillips 66 stations at Towne South and Tesson Ferry roads, and at Lindbergh Boulevard and Union Road. Sam's on Lemay Ferry and Mehl Avenue is also $3.49. However, Sinclair gas on Butler Hill Road is at $3.55.
  • Events: There's a Neighborhood Watch meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday at . Express concerns about crime and hear updates from South County Police Officers. 
  • Fun fact: Epic musician Prince and awkward actor Michael Cera were both born today. In celebration, jump back into the '80s by listening to "Little Red Corvette." Keep in mind today's temperatures, and don't get too sunburned driving around with the top down. 


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