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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Sunset Hills officer sent to hospital after pursuit of bicycle-riding leaf-blower thief

Sunset Hills officer sent to hospital after pursuit of bicycle-riding leaf-blower thief

August 7, 2019

An officer from the Sunset Hills Police Department went to the hospital last week after trying to use a stun gun on a fleeing suspect whose getaway plan after stealing a leaf blower was taking off to Crestwood...

Letters to the editor

New Sunset Hills zoning code makes way for wave of cluster homes

August 7, 2019

Letter to the Editor To the editor: The city of Sunset Hills is trying a trick play with its new zoning code. There are two major changes that will directly and adversely impact the residents. First,...

St. Louis city Mayor Lyda Krewson, left, listens to former County Executive Steve Stenger say he supports transformative change for the region at the Better Together rollout. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Stenger coveted ‘metro mayor’ position

August 7, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com In a prison-time recommendation ahead of sentencing this week for former County Executive Steve Stenger on corruption charges, federal prosecutors...

Letters to the editor

Section 8 source-of-income laws not appreciated by this homeowner

August 7, 2019

Letter to the Editor To the editor: The latest version of Better Together now comes as a change to the Section 8 restrictions. Remember that the old version was to let the state put a burden on St. Louis....

The Alabama Avenue Bridge, at the intersection of River City Boulevard and Lemay Ferry Road, is inaccessible as floodwater from the River des Peres continue to rise Thursday, May 30. 8,000 feet of sandbag were put in place along the River des Peres to mitigate flooding of nearby homes in South County and south St. Louis city.

South County flooding victims are cleaning up, waiting for a disaster declaration

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter August 7, 2019

Although the flood waters along the River Des Peres have receded, residents in Lemay and other parts of South County are still trying to clean up the aftermath of near record-setting floods that affected...

Sam Page is pictured above at a council meeting last summer before he became St. Louis County Executive.  Photo by Jessica Belle Kramer.

Clancy, Page hold 5th District town hall

August 6, 2019

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and Councilwoman Lisa Clancy will host a town hall and open forum for 5th District constituents from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at The Heights, 8001 Dale Ave.,...

South County Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 9 through Aug. 15

South County Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 9 through Aug. 15

August 6, 2019

South County Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 9 through Aug. 15 Friday, Aug. 9 The Tesson Ferry Democratic Organization will host its annual trivia night and silent auction with the Progressive...

Letters to the editor

Rugby fields in Sunset Hills will bring problems: Traffic, lights, noises

August 6, 2019

Letter to the Editor To the editor: Preserve Bander Park. Preserve our community. Keep Sunset Hills safe. Traffic, light and noise pollution, unrestricted usage, alcohol sales, frequent flooding, wetlands...

Fire Chief Brian Hendricks speaks during a MFPD Board of Directors meeting in June 2018.

Mehlville Fire may get seven ambulances; adds Oakville, Green Park services

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor August 6, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The Mehlville Fire Protection District wants to add a seventh ambulance, which would ensure the district has seven-day ambulance coverage at...

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