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• New Baltimore voters elected Karl Rutledge and Jim Morisette Sr. to advance to the November election to compete for an open, 2-year seat on City Council on Tuesday. To see the election results, click here. 
• Perhaps you were safely nestled in your home, but an alligator was in Chesterfield recently. The gator, along with a slew of other wild creatures, were a part of The Animal Guy's visit to Chesterfield Township Library. See photos from the program here.
• The Premier Entertainment Complex's New York New York will host The Stageshakers from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. There is no admission fee to listen to classic rock covers. Drink specials and giveaways will also be featured.
• Do you have the perfect idea of where to take someone visiting Chesterfield or New Baltimore? Share it with Patch in the comments section of our Visitor's Guide.
• Interesting blogging for Patch by sharing your opinion or knowledge on a specific topic? If so, email christy.arboscello@patch.com.