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Christmas in Crestwood celebrates 10 years

Christmas in Crestwood celebrates 10 years

November 24, 2023

Santa Claus is coming to Crestwood to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Christmas in Crestwood. The festivities kick-off Friday with a “Holiday Scramble Contest.” From Nov. 24 through Sunday, Dec....

Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, is one of the sites participating in Historic Saint Louis Spirited Holiday Past event on Dec. 2.

‘A Spirited Holiday Past’ will be held Dec. 2

November 24, 2023

Historic St. Louis is linking together 20 historic sites next month for “A Spirited Holiday Past” – a themed tour day. During the one-day event Saturday, Dec. 2, each venue will be decorated with...

Property tax freeze for seniors 67 and up becomes law without Page’s signature

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor November 23, 2023

A property tax freeze in St. Louis County for seniors became law Nov. 1 after the deadline for County Executive Sam Page to sign or veto the bill expired. The bill freezes property tax increases for homeowners...

Lindbergh High School student Colin Yarbrough practiced his piloting skills by flying over Mount Everest on a flight simulator, pictured above, during his Aviation 1 class Oct. 24. The Aviation 1 class is part of Lindbergh School’s new two-year program that helps students learn the basics of aviation, and gives them the opportunity to get their drone pilot’s license. “It’s fun,” teacher Rob Droege said. “They’re learning math, they’re learning science, but in a real practical sense. They can see how it fits and how it’s working. And that’s a lot more fun, they’re really engaged with that.”

Lindbergh High School’s aviation program takes flight

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter November 22, 2023

In most classrooms, paper airplanes are – and have long been – considered a disruption. In Rob Droege’s classroom, however, paper airplanes are a part of the curriculum. Last spring, the Lindbergh...

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Former Mehlville BOE director announces bid for County Council

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor November 22, 2023

Former Mehlville Board of Education member Kevin Schartner announced Nov. 10 that he will be running for the 6th St. Louis County Council District in next year’s election. Schartner served on the Mehlville...

After 29 years, readers still wow us with entries in annual recipe contest

After 29 years, readers still wow us with entries in annual recipe contest

November 20, 2023

This year’s Home for the Holidays Recipe Contest has once again highlighted the culinary skills of our readers. With an abundance of entries showcasing delicious creativity, the 2023 contest was a testament...

Top right: The Yaeger-Milburn intersection, and examples of the roundabout that could be installed at that intersection. Image courtesy of the St. Louis County Department of Transportation.

County holding last roundabout meeting tonight

November 16, 2023

The St. Louis County Department of Transportation is holding the second of its two public meetings tonight about a proposed roundabout at the Yaeger Road and Milburn Road intersection in Oakville. The...

Senior property tax freeze becomes the law without county executive’s signature

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor November 15, 2023

A property tax freeze in St. Louis County for seniors became law Nov. 1 after the deadline for County Executive Sam Page to sign or veto the bill expired. The bill freezes property tax increases for homeowners...

Voters reject Manchester city’s annexation proposal

November 14, 2023

St. Louis County voters rejected a measure last Tuesday that would have annexed a portion of unincorporated St. Louis County north and east of Manchester into the city. The bid to annex more than two...

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Mehlville’s Kevin Schartner announces 6th District run

November 14, 2023

Former Mehlville Board of Education member Kevin Schartner announced Nov. 10 that he will be running for the 6th St. Louis County Council District in next year’s election. Schartner served on the Mehlville...

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