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South St. Louis County News

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Seventh District Councilman Mark Harder and 3rd District Councilman Tim Fitch at a May 2019 meeting.

Council allots majority of remaining pandemic aid

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor November 1, 2022

The St. Louis County Council approved several pieces of legislation last week to spend down remaining federal pandemic aid money. The council approved bills allocating nearly all of the county’s remaining...

Court rules in favor of developer in Sunset Hills Court Drive lawsuit

Court rules in favor of developer in Sunset Hills Court Drive lawsuit

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor November 1, 2022

Whether or not Court Drive in Sunset Hills should remain residential or be rezoned to allow for commercial development could be up for question again after a St. Louis County judge ruled in favor of developer...

Mehlville approves bid for MHS baseball fields

Mehlville approves bid for MHS baseball fields

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 31, 2022

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved a bid Oct. 20 to improve the conditions of the Mehlville High School baseball fields. The board approved a roughly $1.407 million base bid, including...

LaDonna Higgins, left, George Hruza, center, and Tracy McCreery

Three running for Missouri Senate district that now represents Sunset Hills

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 25, 2022

Sunset Hills will be represented by a different state Senate district in next year’s legislative session after this year’s redistricting. Sunset Hills, as well as portions of Fenton and Oakville in...

The new Affton Southwest precinct is the site of the former Sappington Garden Shop, 11520 Gravois Road. Road.

St. Louis County breaks ground on long-awaited Affton Southwest precinct

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 25, 2022

St. Louis County broke ground last week on the long-awaited new police precinct building in South County. The groundbreaking was held Oct. 19 at the site of what will be the new Affton Southwest precinct...

Mehlville approves universal free breakfast at three schools

Mehlville approves universal free breakfast at three schools

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 24, 2022

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved a universal free breakfast program at Beasley, Bierbaum and Forder elementaries for the 2022-2023 school year at the board's Oct. 20 meeting.  A...

Steven Bailey, left, and Lisa Clancy

Clancy seeks reelection against challenger Bailey

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 22, 2022

The race for the 5th St. Louis County Council District features incumbent Lisa Clancy, D-Maplewood, and Republican Steven Bailey, a retired college professor. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Bailey,...

Brad Christ, left, and Leslie Derrington

Christ and Derrington contend for seat formerly held by David Gregory in the 96th District

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 22, 2022

Brad Christ and Leslie Derrington, both newcomers to public office, will vie for the 96th Missouri House District seat in the election Tuesday, Nov. 8. The seat was previously held by Republican David...

Vicki Englund, left, and Dennis Hancock

State rep, mayor face off for 3rd council district

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 22, 2022

The race for the 3rd St. Louis County Council District features former state representative and Lindbergh School Board member Vicki Englund against former Fenton Mayor Dennis Hancock. Current 3rd District...

Kenneth Abram, left, and Walsh Moore

Abram running for 93rd against incumbent Walsh Moore

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 22, 2022

Rep. Bridget Walsh Moore, D-Affton, is facing a challenge by political newcomer Kenneth Abram to represent the 93rd Missouri House District. The district represents Lemay and parts of Affton. The election...

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