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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

High number of uncontested elections in Missouri

By Steven Anthony December 17, 2014

JEFFERSON CITY — In the last two elections, 74 Missouri House seats and nine Senate seats went uncontested by either Republicans or Democrats.Those numbers continue a disturbing trend of noncompetitive...

Oakville Middle School students are studying genetics and heredity thanks to a grant science teacher Jenn Walter received through an educational philanthropic website, www.donorschoose.org. Walters \$1,200 grant application, for an educational game called Crazy Traits, is designed to demonstrate survival of the fittest. They are crazy creatures you can build to help students learn about patterns of inheritance, Walter stated. Above, Collin Grinstead is shown with his creation.

Oakville students study genetics, heredity

December 17, 2014

Oakville Middle School students are studying genetics and heredity thanks to a grant science teacher Jenn Walter received through an educational philanthropic website known as.Walter's $1,200 grant application,...

Alexandra Sexton and Colin Milligan

Sexton, Milligan to be wed Feb. 21 in Palm Beach, Fla.

December 17, 2014

Alexandra Jean Sexton, daughter of Thomas and Denice Sexton of Palm Beach, Fla., and Colin Baker Milligan, son of William Milligan and Deborah Baker of Oakville, announce their engagement and forthcoming...

Mark Furrer

Grand jury indicts Sunset Hills mayor on two felony charges

By Gloria Lloyd December 17, 2014

A St. Louis County grand jury indicted Sunset Hills Mayor Mark Furrer last week on two felonies he was charged with in October, second-degree assault and property damage.In a closed proceeding, the grand...

Santa visits Crestwood again.

Santa Claus visits Crestwood

December 10, 2014

Santa Claus touched down Saturday in Crestwood for the city's first Pictures with Santa event at City Hall.More than 125 children and parents were photographed with Santa.All the preparations for the event...

Gov. Jay Nixon

Nixon may face subpoena about decisions made in Ferguson

By Michael Lindquist December 10, 2014

JEFFERSON CITY — The chairman of a joint legislative committee vows an aggressive investigation into why Missouri's governor did not use National Guard troops to protect businesses in the aftermath of...

Put your best foot forward at Jingle Bell Fun Run

December 10, 2014

The Lindbergh Jingle Bell Fun Run and Walk will take place Sunday, Dec. 21, on the Lindbergh High School campus, 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd.Check-in will be from 9:30 to 9:55 a.m.The event will begin at 10...

German Christmas Vesper Service set

German Christmas Vesper Service set

December 10, 2014

The Rev. Dr. Bob Kolb will preach at a German Christmas Vesper Service at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Peace Lutheran Church, 737 Barracksview Road.Kolb, a professor at the Concordia Theological Seminary...

Norm Ridder

Ridder in the running for top education job

By Gloria Lloyd December 10, 2014

Mehlville Superintendent Norm Ridder is in the running to be Missouri's next education commissioner, along with the superintendents of Joplin and Branson and the current assistant commissioner.The Missouri...

Police are seeking the publics assistance in identifying this suspect in last weeks robbery at Cash America Pawn, 2616 Telegraph Road.

Police seek suspect in pawnshop robbery

December 10, 2014

The St. Louis County Police Department is seeking a suspect in a robbery that took place last week at Cash America Pawn, 2616 Telegraph Road.Officers from the South County Precinct responded to a report...

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