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St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Snow cone stand, telecommunications tower up for hearings at county planning panel

Snow cone stand, telecommunications tower up for hearings at county planning panel

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 12, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings next week on three projects in South County. The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, in the County Council Chambers at...

Planning Commission hears petition for new private school

Planning Commission hears petition for new private school

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 5, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission heard a petition for a conditional use permit for a new private school in Oakville at its public hearing March 20. Victory Christian Academy, a private Christian...

Students arrive at Long Elementary School for the first day of classes  Aug. 27, 2020.  Mason Drinnin, above, was excited for his first day of first grade, with teachers lined up behind him to welcome students in person.

Lindbergh Board of Education approves new ‘23-’24 school start times

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 5, 2023

The Lindbergh Schools Board of Education voted last month to approve new school start times for elementary, middle and high school students. The board voted 7-0 at its March 14 meeting for the new start...

Green Park Ward 1 Alderman Michael Broughton, left, and Green Park Mayor Tim Thuston.

Incumbent Thuston faces Ward 1 Alderman Broughton for Green Park mayor

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 23, 2023

Editor's note: The following questions and answers appeared in the March 16 and March 23 print editions of The Call. See web-exclusive questions and answers at the end of this article.  Incumbent Green...

Baumgarth, Hilmer vie for Mehlville Fire board

Baumgarth, Hilmer vie for Mehlville Fire board

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 23, 2023

Editor's note: The following article appeared in the March 23 print edition of The Call. Read web-exclusive questions and answers from the candidates at the end of this article.  Mehlville Fire Protection...

Townhomes in Fenton recommended for approval by Planning Commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 21, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a new multifamily complex in unincorporated Fenton at its executive session this month. The commission voted 6-2 at its March 6...

Lindbergh candidates debate issues at forum

Lindbergh candidates debate issues at forum

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 21, 2023

Five Lindbergh Schools Board of Education candidates answered a range of questions including questions about academic performance, equity in education, standards-based grading and more at a forum hosted...

Supporters make case for Mehlville Proposition E

Supporters make case for Mehlville Proposition E

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 21, 2023

Supporters of the Mehlville School District’s Proposition E on the ballot Tuesday, April 4, are hoping the school district’s voters approve the first tax rate increase since 2015. Proposition E, for...

Five candidates running for three open seats on Lindbergh school board

Five candidates running for three open seats on Lindbergh school board

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 17, 2023

Editor’s note: The following questionnaire appeared in the March 16 print edition of The Call. This is a developing article — continue to check callnewspapers.com for additional web-exclusive questions...

Planning panel recommends plan for multifamily development in Fenton

Planning panel recommends plan for multifamily development in Fenton

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 15, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a new multifamily complex in unincorporated Fenton at its executive session this month. The commission voted 6-2 at its March 6...

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