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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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County Council reconsidering senior property tax freeze bill

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 6, 2023

The St. Louis County Council is again considering a piece of legislation that would freeze property taxes for seniors. At a special Committee of the Whole meeting last Thursday, 3rd District Councilman...

A rendering from the developer of the proposed redevelopment of the vacant Weekends Only at 6303 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The redevelopment would include a Dogwood Social House restaurant, retail space, a self-storage facility and two outs. Rendering via St. Louis County.

County Planning Commission set to hear postponed petition for Dogwood Social House

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 4, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission will hold two public hearings at its meeting Monday. The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 in the County Council chambers at the government center...

Photo courtesy of McArthurs.

McArthur’s reopens South County store to foot traffic, launches two new concepts

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 28, 2023

South County bakery McArthur’s Bakery has officially reopened for front-of-house sales again, as well as launching two new concepts at its location at 3055 Lemay Ferry Road. In August, McArthur’s,...

Mehlville BOE approves 2023 tax rate, includes 31-cent Prop E levy

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 28, 2023

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the 2023 blended tax rate with little discussion at its annual tax rate hearing on Sept 21. The Board of Education approved a blended tax rate of...

South County deserves more thoughtful developments

South County deserves more thoughtful developments

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 27, 2023

Sometimes, development pursued solely for the sake of reducing the number of vacant storefronts and properties may not necessarily align with the best interests of the community Take, for example, the...

The Dogwood Social House in Ellisville.

Planning panel hears petition for car dealership, Dogwood Social House postponed

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 25, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposal last week for a small used car dealership on Morganford Road. Applicant Kawa Shaker is requesting a change in zoning from C-2...

St. Louis County Council gives Boeing tax incentives approval

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 25, 2023

The St. Louis County Council voted in favor last week of a $155 million tax break for Boeing’s expansion project near St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The bill was passed 4-1 at the council’s...

The Dogwood Social House in Ellisville.

Public hearing set for South County Dogwood Social House

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 12, 2023

Dogwood Social House is seeking to open a new location in South County. According to the agenda for the St. County Planning Commission’s Sept. 18 meeting, the restaurant is proposing a new location...

The Wild Horse Ammunition company logo, from the companys website at wildhorseammunition.com.

Aldermen reject petition for ammunition storage warehouse in Green Park

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 8, 2023

A petition for a limited development plan to construct an ammunition warehouse in Green Park failed to move forward at the Aug. 21 Board of Aldermen meeting. According to the company’s website, Wild...

The states first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed at the Mehlville Fire Protection Districts Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

Missouri’s first ‘baby box’ installed at Mehlville Fire engine house in Oakville

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 31, 2023

South St. Louis County is now home to Missouri’s first Safe Haven Baby Box, a newborn safety incubator that allows parents to relinquish babies with no legal consequences. The “baby boxes” are temperature...

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