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Mehlville School District among 20 districts statewide seeking waiver from MAP tests

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 27, 2023

The Affton, Lindbergh and Mehlville school districts were recently three of 20 districts statewide to present a proposal to the Missouri State Board of Education that would do away with MAP testing in...

Sunset Hills hears Despotis petition for drive-thru bank

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 27, 2023

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen heard three public hearings June 13 related to the commercial rezoning of residential property on West Watson Road near Court Drive.  Olga Despotis Perpetuities Trust...

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.

Council public comment split into two sections

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 27, 2023

The public will now be able to provide input at St. Louis County Council meetings prior to the council taking action on any legislative items. A resolution introduced by 6th District Councilman Ernie...

County Executive Sam Page vetoes bill permitting tobacco sales near schools

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 20, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page vetoed a bill last month that would have loosened restrictions regarding tobacco sales near schools. The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Council Chairwoman Shalonda...

Utility poles bisect the narrow sidewalks on the west side of Lemay Ferry Road in October 2020 presenting issues for those who use wheelchairs or have other mobility concerns.  The east side of Lemay Ferry has accessible sidewalks, but for anyone on the west side, the only way to reach the accessible east sidewalk is by directly crossing the street, or riding in the street next to the closest crosswalk at Victory Drive.

Motion to override executive’s veto of pedestrian safety bill fails

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 19, 2023

A motion to override St. Louis County Executive Sam Page’s veto of a bill aimed at keeping pedestrians off roadways failed to get enough votes at last week’s County Council meeting. The legislation,...

Planning Commission holding two hearings on proposals in 5th District

Planning Commission holding two hearings on proposals in 5th District

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 6, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing Monday on two proposals in Affton. The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, June 12 at the county government center in Clayton,...

Mehlville Fire Protection District recognized for financial reporting

Mehlville Fire Protection District recognized for financial reporting

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 6, 2023

The Mehlville Fire Protection District was once again recognized for its financial transparency after it recently was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its...

Utility poles bisect the narrow sidewalks on the west side of Lemay Ferry Road in October 2020, presenting issues for those who use wheelchairs or have other mobility concerns.  The east side of Lemay Ferry has accessible sidewalks, but for anyone on the west side, the only way to reach the accessible east sidewalk is by directly crossing the street, or riding in the street next to the burn to the closest crosswalk at Victory Drive.

St. Louis County Executive vetoes pedestrian safety bill

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 6, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page vetoed a bill last week that would have prohibited pedestrians from walking in county roadways if a sidewalk is available. The bill, sponsored by 6th District Councilman...

Mehlville Board of Education approves bids for facilities

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 31, 2023

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved two facilities bids at its May 18 meeting. The first bid approved by the board was $231,649 for asphalt repair at Mosaic Elementary School from Byrne...

MFPD exploring hiring registered nurses to be part of ambulance crews

MFPD exploring hiring registered nurses to be part of ambulance crews

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 31, 2023

The Mehlville Fire Protection District is looking into placing registered nurses on ambulances. At the May 24 Board of Directors meeting, Chief Brian Hendricks said that he was interested in exploring...

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