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South St. Louis County News

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Task force recommends new Lindbergh Schools start times

Task force recommends new Lindbergh Schools start times

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 21, 2023

The Lindbergh Schools Board of Education is considering changes to school start times for the 2023-2024 school year. At a Board of Education meeting Feb. 15, Chief Academic Officer Tara Sparks explained...

In the Rogers Elementary first-day-of-school scavenger hunt in 2019, second-grader Aleah Jacobsmeyer, right, and other students went straight to the top for help, asking Superintendent Chris Gaines if he fit any of their categories. He checked the box ‘I like vegetables.’

Superintendent looks back on eight years with district

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 21, 2023

Mehlville School District Superintendent Chris Gaines is retiring in August after eight years with the school district. Gaines’s official last day is Aug. 31. When he retires, he’ll have completed...

Sixth District St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas, the councils presiding officer at the time, listens to public comment from mothers of St. Louis County policemen at a 2019 council meeting.

St. Louis County Council debates rules for public comment at meetings

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 14, 2023

A resolution placing the public forum at St. Louis County Council meetings back at the start of the agenda failed last week. The resolution, which failed 4-3 at the council’s Feb. 7 meeting, was proposed...

Crestwood addresses home-based businesses

Crestwood addresses home-based businesses

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 7, 2023

An ordinance to bring Crestwood city code into compliance with state law in response to legislation passed last year was recommended for approval by the Crestwood Planning and Zoning Commission Feb. 1. The...

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Affton Southwest police precinct Oct. 19, 2022.

Page relaunches dormant county crime commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 7, 2023

A St. Louis County commission focused on combating crime in the region is set to reconvene later this month after a hiatus during the pandemic. County Executive Sam Page announced the revival of the Criminal...

St. Louis County Planning Commission holding public hearing for package liquor store in Oakville

St. Louis County Planning Commission holding public hearing for package liquor store in Oakville

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 3, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission is holding four public hearings at its meeting Feb. 13. The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at the St. Louis County Government Center in Clayton,...

Mehlville board hears updates on completed and upcoming Prop S projects

Mehlville board hears updates on completed and upcoming Prop S projects

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 1, 2023

The Mehlville Board of Education heard several Proposition S updates at its meeting Jan. 19. Proposition S is a $35-million no-tax-rate increase bond that was approved by voters in April 2021 to fund...

Crestwood names former assistant fire chief as chief

Crestwood names former assistant fire chief as chief

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 1, 2023

It’s official — The city of Crestwood has a new fire chief. The Crestwood Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a resolution at its Jan. 24 meeting to name Leo Meyer fire chief of the Crestwood Fire...

Planning Commission approves zoning code updates for marijuana facilities

Planning Commission approves zoning code updates for marijuana facilities

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor January 26, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission unanimously recommended amendments to the county zoning ordinance pertaining to marijuana facility regulations ahead of the start of recreational sales next month...

Planning panel denies Needy Paws facility

Planning panel denies Needy Paws facility

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor January 26, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission voted 5-0 Jan. 9 to deny a dog rescue and boarding facility in Affton. Needy Paws Rescue, a volunteer nonprofit organization that rescues dogs from kill shelters...

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