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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Thousands of sunflowers were planted by Tom Rollins on his property at Cliff Cave Park in honor of his wife, Marian, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2017. Rollins hopes the fields that he calls ‘Marian’s Place,’ pictured above, can provide a place of health and healing for the community.

Love in bloom: Sunflower sanctuary sprouts hope amidst couple’s dementia journey

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 28, 2023

Between the banks of the Mississippi River and the greenway trail at St. Louis County’s Cliff Cave Park, multiple acres of over a thousand sunflowers greet walkers, runners, bikers and others who utilize...

Council advances tax break for Boeing project

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 22, 2023

The St. Louis County Council voted Aug. 15 to advance a tax incentive proposal for Boeing’s $1.8 billion expansion project. The council took the first steps to advance Boeing’s request for a tax abatement...

Missouri’s first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed in South County at the Mehlville Fire Protection District’s Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The box was dedicated at a ribbon cutting event Aug. 8, pictured above, which was attended by Rep. Jim Murphy of Oakville (pictured center) – who sponsored the legislation for the baby boxes, Mehlville Fire Chief Brian Hendricks and Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously and safely surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

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

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 15, 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...

New Aldi store, Chick-fil-A and Chipotle restaurants proposed in South County

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 8, 2023

A new grocery store and two new fast food restaurants may be built in Concord after a July public hearing for a proposed Aldi and proposed Chick-fil-A and Chipotle in South County. The St. Louis County...

Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union is seeking to redevelop the former Aris restaurant, 9992 Lin Ferry Drive.

Former Ari’s restaurant in Green Park approved for credit union

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 2, 2023

The Green Park Board of Aldermen approved a final development plan July 17 for a credit union to redevelop the former Ari’s restaurant at 9992 Lin Ferry Drive. Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union is...

Resident Penny Kelley questions St. Louis County Assessor Jake Zimmerman on how she is supposed to afford an increase in taxes as a result of increased property values after that years reassessment during a town hall at The Pavilion at Lemay in 2019. Kelley said that she lives on a fixed income.

Council rejects bill that would freeze property taxes for seniors

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 25, 2023

The St. Louis County Council voted against legislation last week that would have frozen property taxes for seniors. By a vote of 4-3 at the July 18 meeting, the council rejected the ordinance that would...

Mehlville Superintendent Jeff Haug

Mehlville School District’s new superintendent excited for future

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 25, 2023

The Mehlville School Distirct welcomed its new superintendent this month. Dr. Jeff Haug officially started with the district July 3. He takes the helm from former Superintendent Chris Gaines, who retired...

Planning Commission upholds recommendation of denial for pet rescue

Planning Commission upholds recommendation of denial for pet rescue

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 25, 2023

A petition for a dog rescue boarding facility and administrative offices was again denied by the St. Louis County Planning Commission this month. The commission voted 7-0 at its executive session July...

A cafeteria employee at Point Elementary in the Mehlville School District prepares food for the districts grab-and-go meals on the first day of school in 2020.

Mehlville BOE sets meal prices, free breakfast

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 25, 2023

The Mehlville Board of Education voted unanimously June 29 to set meal prices for the 2023-2024 school year, in addition to approving universal free breakfast at three district elementary schools. There...

Resident Penny Kelley questions St. Louis County Assessor Jake Zimmerman on how she is supposed to afford an increase in taxes as a result of increased property values after that years reassessment during a town hall at The Pavilion at Lemay in 2019. Kelley said that she lives on a fixed income.

BREAKING: Council votes against senior property tax freeze legislation

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 19, 2023

Editor's note: The council voted 4-3 July 18 not to freeze property taxes for eligible seniors. Read more in the July 27 print edition of the St. Louis Call. The article below appeared in the July 20 print...

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