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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Affton’s Prop S may cost Crestwood money

Affton’s Prop S may cost Crestwood money

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter April 28, 2022

The City of Crestwood will see a hit to its budget after Proposition S passed in Affton April 5. Prop S is a 10-cent per $100 assessed evaluation tax increase that will fund the Affton Fire Protection...

Affton man wins $100k on Easter lottery purchase

Affton man wins $100k on Easter lottery purchase

April 26, 2022

A longtime Missouri Lottery player purchased a “Triple Bonus Crossword” Scratchers ticket on Easter, April 17 and won $100,000. The winner explained that he loves crosswords, and “Triple Bonus...

The Sappington House Foundation hosts an open house at the Joseph Sappington Cabin in November 2021 ahead of the cabin’s disassembly, move and reassembly at a Crestwood park. The cabin was built in 1816 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Foundation will host open house at historic log cabin

April 23, 2022

The public will have a final opportunity to visit the 1816 Joseph Sappington Log Cabin at its original location in Affton, 10734 Clearwater Drive, Saturday, April 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. before it is moved...

Commission hears CUP for Affton liquor store

Commission hears CUP for Affton liquor store

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter April 15, 2022

A conditional use permit for a liquor store in Affton was heard by the St. Louis County Planning Commission March 29. The proposed store is at 9296 Gravois Road and the plan calls for approval of a...

Voters line up to vote in the 2020 general election at Rogers Elementary in Oakville in November 2020.

April 5 Election Results: Here’s who and what won in South County

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 6, 2022

These are the final, unofficial election results for South County from the April 5 election, with 100 percent of precincts reporting. Look for continuing coverage this week online and in print.  The...

County Planning hears special business permit to operate business out of residential home in Affton

County Planning hears special business permit to operate business out of residential home in Affton

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter April 6, 2022

The St. Louis County Planning Commission heard a plan March 29 for a special business permit at Gravois Road and Vasel Drive. The plan would convert a home at the site into a Farmer’s Insurance location....

The Affton Fire Protection Districts fire engine at the dedication ceremony for the newly-renamed Sgt. Amanda N. Pinson Post Office in Afftons Grasso Plaza last week.

Affton Fire voters will consider Proposition S

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

Voters in Affton will see a 10-cent per $100 assessed evaluation tax increase on the ballot April 5 to help fund the Affton Fire District’s pension program. If approved, the owner of an $150,000 house...

SSD hosting apprenticeship and career showcase

SSD hosting apprenticeship and career showcase

March 11, 2022

Special School District, St. Louis County’s career and technical education provider for high school students, is partnering with Affton, Pattonville, and Rockwood school districts to host the St. Louis...

Bayless School District names new superintendent

Bayless School District names new superintendent

February 22, 2022

The Bayless School District announced Feb. 17 that it had hired Amelia A. Ruzicka as the next superintendent of the district, effective July 1. Ruzicka has worked in the district for the past 14 years...

Dinner-goers visit 9 Mile Garden, a food truck garden in Affton July 2020.

9 Mile Garden to reopen food truck garden

February 8, 2022

March 1 is the beginning of the new food truck season for 9 Mile Garden in Affton. This year, 9 Mile Garden is featuring a rotation of over 30 local food trucks, each bringing to the table its own unique...

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