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St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Letters to the editor

Winning Holiday Recipe Contest is a sweet surprise for neighbors

December 20, 2018

Letter to the Editor To the editor: I wish to express my gratitude to the sponsors of the Call’s “Homes for the Holidays Holiday Recipe Contest.” This was my first time to enter, and the Nov. 15...

An Affton Fire Protection District fire engine.

Judge rules for Affton in Crestwood’s fire lawsuit

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor December 20, 2018

A judge ruled against Crestwood in its lawsuit against the Affton Fire Protection District last week, rejecting every argument that the city raised in its battle to stop paying the fire district for fire...

Crestwood Elementary first-graders tell Santa what they want this year

Crestwood Elementary first-graders tell Santa what they want this year

December 19, 2018

Crestwood Elementary School first-grade students tell Santa Claus what they want for Christmas this year. Dear Santa: How do you make your reindeer fly the sleigh? I like unicorns a lot myself. I just...

Crestwood City Hall

Five seats are up for election in Crestwood

December 19, 2018

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen will have five of its eight seats up for election in April, a first in the history of the city. Four current aldermanic seats were previously slated to be up for election...

Lindbergh board looks at a $105 million LHS bond issue

Lindbergh board looks at a $105 million LHS bond issue

December 19, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com  Lindbergh High School would be almost completely rebuilt with a $105 million bond issue under a plan that the Lindbergh Board of Education...

Letters to the editor

Trump brings no dignity to office and doesn’t respect military heroes

December 19, 2018

Letter to the Editor To the editor: In response to Denny Eads’ Nov. 15 letter to the Call about comparing President Donald Trump to Hitler, let’s see if there is anything to compare. Which of the...

Two from Florissant killed on Interstate 55 after traffic tied up due to hazmat spill

Two from Florissant killed on Interstate 55 after traffic tied up due to hazmat spill

December 19, 2018

Two people were killed in a car crash at Interstate 55 and Butler Hill Road Tuesday, after they stopped due to a traffic tie-up caused by a hazmat spill on the interstate. A man and woman from Florissant...

Lindbergh boys basketball denies 0-7 Oakville a first win

Lindbergh boys basketball denies 0-7 Oakville a first win

December 19, 2018

After dropping two of the first five games in the season, the Lindbergh High boys basketball team has won back-to-back games, including a 47-36 win at home against Oakville last Friday. The win for the...

Other schools step up for students after Vatterott College closes

Other schools step up for students after Vatterott College closes

December 19, 2018

After Vatterott College suddenly closed all its campuses nationwide Monday, including its location in Sunset Hills, students are scrambling to figure out where to go for their education. The decision...

Gloria Lloyd

Our Call: Little ones have dreams on Christmas. We do too.

December 19, 2018

Editorial ’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through South County, Not a Stenger was stirring, not even a Trakas; The budgets were passed by all aldermen with care, In hopes that sales-tax...

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