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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Bob Burk

Crestwood mall project won’t proceed without aid, panel told

By Mike Anthony December 23, 2015

First of two partsThe proposed redevelopment of the former Crestwood Plaza is "risky" and will not proceed without economic assistance, according to the mall owner's revised proposal for the site.Bob Burk,...

After reading letter, reader wonders, ‘What is this world coming to?’

December 23, 2015

To the editor:After reading Michael Nolan’s letter for the second time, I couldn’t believe my lying eyes.What is this world coming to? I have to admit that I do enjoy that type of letter. It causes...

Gov. Jay Nixon

Widespread, deadly flooding prompt Nixon to declare state of emergency

December 23, 2015

JEFFERSON CITY — Gov. Jay Nixon today — Sunday — declared a state of emergency in Missouri as heavy rain, flooding and flash flooding continue to impact much of the state.Heavy rains have led to...

The Grants View Branch County Library, pictured above from Gravois Road, is the second-largest in the St. Louis County Library system. The library features an interactive childrens area, community meeting rooms that could host author events, scenic views of Grants Farm, private study rooms, a cafe and will host a community garden and a childrens garden starting in the spring.

New $16 million Grant’s View Branch County Library opens its doors this week

By Gloria Lloyd December 23, 2015

As the St. Louis County Library advances its ongoing systemwide library renovations, the new Grant's View Branch County Library opened to the public Tuesday — after the Call went to press.In January,...

Mayor Mark Furrers legal team Daniel Bruntrager, left, and Thomas Magee talk to reporters after last weeks mistrial.

Sunset Hills mayor testifies he won’t run for re-election

By Gloria Lloyd December 23, 2015

Sunset Hills residents hoping Mayor Mark Furrer's jury trial last week would bring closure to questions over his incident with a bicyclist will have to wait, since a judge declared a mistrial in the case.But...

LECE students collect canned food

LECE students collect canned food

December 23, 2015

Lindbergh's youngest students at Lindbergh Early Childhood Education, or LECE, collected 1,584 canned food items this year for the Carondelet Community Betterment Foundation. For the past 15 years, the...

Residents deck their houses for holiday season

Residents deck their houses for holiday season

December 23, 2015

Winners of the annual Outdoor Holiday Home Decorating Contest sponsored by Coldwell Banker Gundaker in Oakville, Handyman True Value Hardware in Oakville and Call Newspapers were announced last week. Pictured,...

Kennerly students give back

Kennerly students give back

December 23, 2015

Kennerly Elementary School students have been busy sharing good cheer with the community and giving back in great ways, according to a district news release. Students recently went caroling at Tesson Heights...

Jim Brasfield

New alliance promotes local government, regional collaboration in county

December 23, 2015

Former and current city leaders in St. Louis County this week launched CitiesStrong, a nonprofit alliance that supports a balance of regional collaboration with local decision-making."CitiesStrong will...

Sappington Elementary School Counselor Carolyn Hubert helps students try on new coats provided by the Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Clubs Operation Warm program. The Rotary Club donated 104 coats, 60 hats and 60 pairs of gloves to Lindbergh students this year.

Rotary Club donation warms up winter for Lindbergh students

December 23, 2015

The Crestwood-Sunset Hills Rotary Club is making winter a little warmer for 104 Lindbergh students, through the club's annual Operation Warm program.It is one of several programs the Rotary sponsors each...

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