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St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

St. Catherine Laboure teams win titles

St. Catherine Laboure teams win titles

April 26, 2017

These St. Catherine Laboure basketball teams recently won their respective South County Championships and City/County Archdiocesan Championships. The St. Catherine Laboure fifth-grade girls' team, above,...

County officials receiving mixed feedback from citizens on Affton ‘Great Streets’ plan

By Gloria Lloyd April 26, 2017

Gravois Road in Affton could get a face-lift and Kirkwood-like upgrades as a "Great Street" starting this summer, but the lanes will not be reduced after pushback from residents.County Executive Steve...

If government believes it needs more money, it will gouge taxpayers

April 26, 2017

To the editor:Edward Harlow's letter in the April 20 issue of the Call resonated with me.It reminded me of the situation in the city of St. Louis in the late 1970s. The city was promoting a "necessary"...

Letter writer speaks firsthand of benefits of being in Toastmasters

April 26, 2017

To the editor:Regarding Carl Hendrickson's Healthy Living column about the benefits of Toast-masters, I can attest to the skills gained as a member of Toastmasters.I was terrified of speaking before any...

Midwest Regional Bank conducts groundbreaking ceremony

Midwest Regional Bank conducts groundbreaking ceremony

April 26, 2017

Midwest Regional Bank conducted a groundbreaking ceremony this week in Sunset Hills, kicking off construction of Midwest's newest banking center. The site at 11860 Gravois Road is the original Sunset Ford...

Many voters fail to exercise civic duty in April 4 election

By Mike Anthony April 26, 2017

Voter turnout for this year's April election was better than last year, but many south county residents still failed to exercise their civic duty.Crestwood voters led south county in turnout for the April...

New Lindbergh teachers honored for excellence

April 26, 2017

Two Lindbergh educators have received Missouri Outstanding Beginning Teacher Awards from the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.Lindbergh High School science teacher Elizabeth Deister...

Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors Chairman Aaron Hilmer takes the oath of office last week for a third six-year term on the board. Mike Anthony photo.

MFPD board approves 2017 nonbinding tax rates — blended rate projected to drop 3.3 cents

By Mike Anthony April 26, 2017

The Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to approve 2017 projected nonbinding tax rates for the district.The board establishes the district’s tax rate each...

Crestwood Elementary conducts Science Night

Crestwood Elementary conducts Science Night

April 26, 2017

Crestwood Elementary School's Science Night drew record participation from students this year with 84 total participants, including nine first-place winners, 17 second-place winners, 17 third-place winners...

Mesnier Terrific Kids recognized

Mesnier Terrific Kids recognized

April 26, 2017

The Gravois Kiwanis Club recently honored Terrific Kids at Mesnier Primary School. The Terrific Kids program provides teachers with a tool to reward students for special achievements that may otherwise...

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