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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

‘We all face decreases in purchasing power daily,’ letter writer says

December 7, 2011

To the editor:Regarding the article in the Dec. 1 Call, "Crestwood aldermen to weigh final OK of '12 budget Dec. 13":I think it is unfortunate that the article highlighted a lack of cost-of-living adjustments...

Oakville girls seek redemption in 2011-2012

December 7, 2011

By ROBERT CHALUPNYFor the CallAfter going 10-15 last season and being upset by rival Mehlville in the first round of district play, the Oakville Senior High School girls' basketball team will seek redemption...

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New medicines offer hope for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

December 7, 2011

Roughly 60,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with Parkinson's disease, a motor-system disorder resulting from the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.The incidence increases with age.While the average...

Candidate filing starts Tuesday for municipal, school-board seats

December 7, 2011

Staff ReportCandidate filing opens next week for municipal seats and school-board seats that are up for election Tuesday, April 3.Filing will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, and continue through 5 p.m....

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Council chair standing up for all of St. Louis County

December 7, 2011

County Executive Charlie Dooley certainly has stirred up a hornet's nest of criticism over his proposed 2012 budget.Besides facing a barrage of criticism from county residents, Dooley, a Democrat, faces...

Oakville boys’ team boasts plenty of depth

December 7, 2011

By ROBERT CHALUPNYFor the CallThe defending conference champion Oakville Senior High School boys' basketball team will have some big shoes to fill in 2011-2012 after losing two top starters to graduation,...

Dooley, Stenger continue to spar over ’12 budget

December 7, 2011

By MIKE ANTHONYExecutive EditorCounty Council Chairman Steve Stenger and County Executive Charlie Dooley continue to spar over Dooley's recommended 2012 budget for the county.Stenger, a Democrat from Affton...

Dooley announces compromise with council on 2012 county budget

December 7, 2011

By MIKE ANTHONYExecutive EditorCounty Executive Charlie Dooley announced Tuesday night that he and the County Council had reached a compromise on the county's 2012 budget.During his county executive's...

Superintendent Eric Knost reads the description of an upcycled bird feeder during Oakville Elementarys eighth annual Creative Challenge

Oakville Elementary hosts Creative Challenge

December 7, 2011

Oakville Elementary School is hosting the eighth annual Creative Challenge.The Creative Challenge is used to showcase young students' creativity and problem-solving techniques. This year's topic is upcycling,...

Oakville Middle School Principal Mike Salsman, left, talks to OMS students during the schools Peace, Love and Pizza-themed Mix It Up Day.

Middle school students enjoy ‘mixing it up’

December 7, 2011

For the past several years, middle school students across the Mehlville School District have been "mixing it up" during their lunch periods to get to know their classmates.During each Mix It Up Day, students...

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