South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

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...

The Green Park Aldi, 11185 South Towne Square, pictured in December 2020.

New Aldi among petitions to be heard by Planning Commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 12, 2023

A proposed Aldi grocery store in South County is one of the public hearings scheduled to be heard by the St. Louis County Planning Commission this month. The Planning Commission will meet Monday, July...

The Green Park Aldi, 11185 South Towne Square, pictured in December 2020.

Petitions for new Aldi, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle to be heard by county Planning Commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 7, 2023

A proposed Aldi grocery store in South County is one of the public hearings scheduled to be heard by the St. Louis County Planning Commission this month. The Planning Commission will meet Monday, July...

St. Louis County Executive vetoes bill regarding tobacco sales near schools

St. Louis County Executive vetoes bill regarding tobacco sales near schools

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 28, 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...

Commission hears zoning change requests

Commission hears zoning change requests

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 28, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission heard two petitions at its June 12 public hearing requesting a change in existing zoning to residential zoning due to existing residential structures on the properties. The...

Pedestrian safety starts with accessibility

Pedestrian safety starts with accessibility

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 28, 2023

Pedestrian safety is a crucial concern for communities, but it is important to approach this issue with a focus on inclusive solutions rather than imposing strict bans, such as the one recently passed...

Mehlville graduation 2020.

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...

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