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South St. Louis County News

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County Council approves property tax freeze for seniors

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 24, 2023

The St. Louis County Council approved an ordinance last week that will freeze property taxes for eligible seniors. The bill passed 4-2 at the council’s Oct. 17 meeting, with 3rd District Councilman...

An aerial view of the office building that is undergoing renovations to become the new Mehlville Central Office at 2900 Lemay Ferry Road, from the buildings real estate listing in March 2021.

Mehlville BOE approves bid for phase one of new Central Office project

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 18, 2023

The Mehlville School District Board of Education approved a bid last month to move forward with phase one of the school district’s new Central Office. The board voted unanimously Sept. 21 to approve...

Mehlville Fire sets tax rates, sees $418M increase in assessed values

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 17, 2023

The Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Director’s set the district’s 2023 tax rates Sept. 27. According to Chief Financial Officer Brian Bond, the 2023 assessed values reflect a $418 million...

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.

Traffic, noise are concerns of Dogwood Social House neighbors

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 16, 2023

Noise and traffic were the main concerns expressed by residents at the St. Louis County Planning Commission’s public hearing on Oct. 9 regarding a proposed Dogwood Social House at the former Weekends...

Two South County elected officials fined by ethics commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 11, 2023

Two South County elected officials were recently fined by the Missouri Ethics Commission regarding their April municipal election campaigns. According to reports from the MEC, both Sunset Hills Ward...

County Council reconsiders property tax freeze

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 9, 2023

The St. Louis County Council is again considering a piece of legislation that would freeze property taxes for seniors. At a Committee of the Whole meeting Sept. 28, 3rd District Councilman Dennis Hancock,...

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...

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