Webster-Kirkwood Times

1 week ago | timesnewspapers.com | Linda Jarrett

The Des Peres Board of Aldermen honored Public Safety Officer Ernest Brockman Jr. on his retirement at its most recent meeting. Brockman worked for the city for 25 years and was the school liaison officer at St. Paul’s Lutheran and St. Clement schools. In that role, he was the “first point of contact” for principals and staff, and was at the schools for drop off in the morning and pick up in the afternoon. He also taught classes on public safety-related topics.

1 week ago | timesnewspapers.com | Don Corrigan

Ginnie Westmoreland says she’s humbled to be inducted into the St. Louis Media Hall of Fame along with heavy hitters like the late Mike Shannon. Other Gateway City inductees include TV legends such as Julius Hunter, Robin Smith, Jay Randolph and Mike Bush. “I’m flattered to be in this company,” said Westmoreland, a 1971 graduate of Webster Groves High School.

1 week ago | timesnewspapers.com | Rob Rains

Sunday’s Game Report: Cardinals 7, Phillies 0By Rob Rains Matthew Liberatore came away from his first two starts of the season knowing he had made a couple of mistakes which took away from the overall effectiveness of his outings. He didn’t have to worry about that on Sunday. Facing a tough Phillies lineup, Liberatore allowed just three hits over six innings before the Cardinals bullpen completed their second shutout in the three-game series at Busch Stadium.

1 week ago | timesnewspapers.com | Rob Rains

Saturday’s Game Report: Phillies 4, Cardinals 1By Rob Rains There was one primary reason the Cardinals were not able to come back from an early deficit in Saturday’s game against the Phillies at Busch Stadium. They kept hitting into double plays. For only the second time in the last 51 seasons the Cardinals grounded into five double plays, which allowed the Phillies to protect their early lead and pick up the victory.

1 week ago | timesnewspapers.com | Rob Rains

Friday’s Game Report: Cardinals 2, Phillies 0By Rob Rains When Masyn Winn had to come out of the game in the first inning on Friday night because of back spasms, it necessitated a series of changes to the lineup – which turned out to help the Cardinals win the series opener against the Phillies at Busch Stadium. Because Brendan Donovan was serving as the DH, the Cardinals had to move Thomas Saggese from second base to shortstop – and Pedro Pages had to move from catching to play second base.