South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Rick Stream

Recount picks up votes for Stream, but Stenger still wins

By Gloria Lloyd December 31, 2014

Sixth District County Councilman Steve Stenger, D-Affton, will still take over county government as county executive Thursday after a recount by his opponent, Rep. Rick Stream, R-Kirkwood, did not recover...

Police investigating carjacking in south county

December 31, 2014

Police are investigating a carjacking in south county over the weekend in which a woman's car was stolen at gunpoint after a fender-bender.The woman, 23, said her silver Nissan Altima was rear-ended by...

UPDATED: Filing underway for April election

By Gloria Lloyd December 31, 2014

Candidates throughout south county recently lined up to file to run for office, when filing opened for April municipal and school board elections.Filing for the April 7 election continues through 5 p.m....

County government marks the beginning of a new era

By Mike Anthony December 31, 2014

Today — Thursday, Jan. 1 — marks a new era in county government as 6th District County Councilman Steve Stenger, D-Affton, is sworn in as county executive.Stenger defeated his predecessor, Charlie...

UPDATED: Warming centers to remain open through Friday

December 31, 2014

Because of the bitter cold, County Executive Steve Stenger has called for the opening of warming centers at the Affton Community Center at 9801 MacKenzie Road and the St. Vincent Community Center at 7335...

Terrific Kids at Wohlwend Elementary, pictured with Principal Dave Meschke.

Terrific Kids of the Month honored at Wohlwend Elementary

December 31, 2014

These Wohlwend Elementary School students recently were named Terrific Kids of the Month by the Kiwanis Club of South County, Ruma's Deli and the Dairy Queen on South Lindbergh Boulevard. They were honored...

Mike Leara

Leara announces bid for 15th District state Senate seat

December 31, 2014

Rep. Mike Leara, R-south county, this week announced his candidacy for the 15th District Missouri Senate seat currently held by Eric Schmitt, R-Glendale.Schmitt will be term-limited out of office and is...

Ward 2 Alderman Mary Stadter visiting the Liberty Bell during her October trip to Philadelphia, via Facebook.

Alderman’s trip to conference in Philadelphia totals $977.52

By Mike Anthony December 31, 2014

A Crestwood alderman's October trip to Philadelphia to attend a beautification conference cost $977.52.Ward 2 Alderman Mary Stadter attended the America in Bloom Symposium and Awards Program, joining nearly...

Crestwood Best Buy worker accused of defrauding company, customers

By Gloria LLoyd December 31, 2014

An employee of the Crestwood Best Buy has been charged with felony theft after allegedly confessing to defrauding the company and Crestwood customers to the tune of nearly $30,000 over the past few years.On...

Oakville letter writer urges residents to support renewable energy

December 31, 2014

To the editor:Brian Ingenthron's recent letter from south county had misguided ideas about renewable energy.First, he should read this article in the November 2009 Scientific American, "A Path for a Sustainable...

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