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

Lawrence “Larry” Fürrer published his first book just as he reached nonagenarian age in 2024. Now, at 92 years old, this Webster Groves resident is composing his fourth one, “Ninety-Two And Living In The Present.” Read more: tinyurl.com/52w78sk8

WKT Editor-in-Chief Jaime Mowers will serve as the moderater for a special conversation with Loryn Nalic, James Beard Award-winning chef and restauranteur, at next month's Women's Networking Group hosted by The Quad Chamber of Commerce! See more details at tinyurl.com/2wt4chyr

Bonnie Hoover has a love for dancing, resulting in a spring in her step and soul that helped her usher in her 100th birthday on July 21, 2026. Read more: tinyurl.com/yrwxunt6

As the youngest of seven children, Bill Bommarito, then and now a proud Kirkwood resident, attended St. Peter Catholic School from 1961 to 1969. One might say that particular early education path became a true family affair. Read more: tinyurl.com/5a8ymb56

Shortly before her father Edward Boccia — longtime Webster Groves resident, teacher and artist — died in 2012, Alice Boccia made a parting vow that she would publish a book about his artwork. 14 years later, she has fulfilled that promise. Read more: tinyurl.com/46nsukkn

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and the Center of Creative Arts are teaming up for a special production of “Joshua’s Boots,” the story of a teenager who flees racial oppression and finds new opportunity in the American West. Read more: tinyurl.com/5dpsknyn

Although next year’s budget is still a work in progress, it’s looking like Shrewsbury will see budget surpluses across the board in 2027. Read more: tinyurl.com/5dxz9xxu

The Webster Groves School District will ask for a 65-cent operating tax levy on the Nov. 3 ballot. The move is the district’s answer to a projected $5.6 million operating deficit in the 2026-27 school year budget. Read more: tinyurl.com/nra97wvc

With just weeks left until the Nov. 3 election, Republican incumbent Ann Wagner and Democratic challenger Fred Wellman find themselves in a dead heat for Missouri’s Second District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more: tinyurl.com/35dmewre

The city of Webster Groves will ask voters in November to remove the residency requirement for the city manager role. Read more: tinyurl.com/mr2363rk

The annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Glow at Des Peres Park last weekend featured feature family fun, glow-in-the-dark foam and, of course, enchanting pumpkins! Read more: tinyurl.com/2te4tyrb