St. Louis Call Newspapers

Renovated Witzel Learning Center would house district auditorium

December 7, 2011

By MIKE ANTHONYExecutive EditorA facilities plan that includes the partial renovation of the Witzel Learning Center to include a roughly 600-seat auditorium for the Mehlville School District's performing...

‘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...

Nixon closes $200 million export, investment agreement with Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China

November 30, 2011

The state of Missouri today closed a $200 million export and investment agreement with the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China that will increase Missouri's exports to this area in northwestern China...

Breaking news: Dooley announces compromise with council on 2012 county budget

November 30, 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...

Board seeks to extend pact with network provider

November 30, 2011

By MIKE ANTHONYExecutive EditorThe Mehlville Board of Education recently voted to direct the administration to seek a contract extension with the district's network provider — Charter Communications.Board...

Crestwood aldermen to weigh final OK of ’12 budget Dec. 13

November 30, 2011

By MIKE ANTHONYExecutive EditorFinal approval of a balanced 2012 budget is scheduled to be considered later this month by the Crestwood Board of Aldermen.The Board of Aldermen is scheduled to consider...

Resident suggests Crestwood board seek 45-cent tax hike over three years

November 30, 2011

By MIKE ANTHONYExecutive EditorA Crestwood resident last week urged the Board of Aldermen to pursue a tax-rate increase.During a Nov. 22 hearing on the city's proposed 2012 budget, Jerome Friedeck, of...

Panel reviewing Dooley’s proposed 2012 budget to conduct second meeting

November 30, 2011

By MIKE ANTHONYExecutive EditorA County Council committee that is reviewing County Executive Charlie Dooley's proposed 2012 budget was scheduled to conduct its second meeting this week.The Special Budget...

MFPD hosts Holiday Food Drive Saturday

November 30, 2011

The Mehlville Fire Protection District will host a Holiday Food Drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the district's Engine House No. 5, 11020 Mueller Road.Canned foods will be accepted as...

Mehlville School District earns top marks on audited financial statements for 2011

November 30, 2011

Staff ReportThe Mehlville School District has received the best possible opinion on its audited financial statements for fiscal 2011.Daniel Jones & Associates, certified public accountants, presented the...