Local coffeeshop The Ground STL held their grand opening on Sunday, Sept. 22. The Ground is located at 109 Ballpark Dr, Ballwin, MO 63011. It is typically open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday – Saturday. The shop features locally brewed coffee, plants and local venders.
This story was originally published on Marquette Messenger on October 4, 2024.
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![Dressed up as the varsity girls’ tennis coach Katelyn Arenos, senior Kate Johnson and junior Mireya David hand out candy at West High’s annual trunk or treat event. This year, the trunk or treat was moved inside as a result of adverse weather. “As a senior, I care less about Halloween now. Teachers will bring their kids and families [to West’s Trunk or Treat], but there were fewer [this year] because they just thought it was canceled [due to the] rain. [With] Halloween, I think you care less the older you get,” Johnson said.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/DSC00892-1-1200x800.jpg)











