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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

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...

We Rock the Spectrum - Fenton owners Andrew, left, and Kara Magistri  with their children Jonas, Daniela and Reese.

Kids gym provides more than just a space to play

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter June 27, 2023

It was never in Kara and Andrew Magistri’s plan to own a kids gym. This all changed in late 2022 when We Rock the Spectrum, an inclusive indoor playground for kids of all abilities in Fenton, was up...

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...

Route 66, America’s ‘Mother Road,’ readies for its centennial

Route 66, America’s ‘Mother Road,’ readies for its centennial

By Erika Bolstad, Missouri Independent June 8, 2023

When the road connected Chicago to Los Angeles in 1926, it represented the possibility of the automobile. In the 1930s, it served as an east-to-west escape route from the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression....

The Crestwood Schnucks as seen on Google Maps.

Crestwood Schnucks celebrating store renovation with customer appreciation weekend

June 6, 2023

The Schnucks in Crestwood is celebrating the renovation of the 67,000-square-foot store with a customer appreciation weekend. The Crestwood Schnucks, 9540 Watson Road, will host a customer appreciation...

Beth Templin gives advice to Cindi Templin during the latters physical therapy session on the ActiveStep at HouseFit in December 2018.

HouseFit, SAJE Senior Ministry partner for ‘ExerMoves’

May 25, 2023

SAJE Senior Ministry and HouseFit are partnering for a unique six-month exercise class. The program, "ExerMoves," is a community exercise program for older adults for the purpose of helping seniors...

The Missouri State Capitol building in Jefferson City.

Missouri bill would shift sales tax collection to car dealers

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent May 24, 2023

In a Columbia parking lot on the afternoon of May 17, there was a reminder of Christmas. It wasn’t leftover decorations or early preparations for a summer “Christmas in July” sale. It was the...

Azra Selimovic is requesting amended C-8 zoning to operate a tattoo shop in the shopping center at the intersection of Heege and MacKenzie roads, pictured above on Google Maps.

Tattoo parlor recommended by county Planning Commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 15, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission voted unanimously May 1 to recommend a tattoo parlor in the shopping center at the intersection of Heege and Mackenzie roads. The commission voted 8-0 at its May...

NAACP, Crestwood reach settlement in Dierbergs tax incentives suit

NAACP, Crestwood reach settlement in Dierbergs tax incentives suit

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 12, 2023

The NAACP voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the City of Crestwood after both parties reached a settlement agreement Friday. The NAACP sued Crestwood in April 2022 for the use of tax increment...

Bass Pro Shops opens in Sunset Hills

May 10, 2023

Dallas Hovis, above, points out the fish in the Bass Pro Shops aquarium to his dad, Alex Hovis, left, and sister, Carolina Hovis, at the May 3 grand opening of the new store in Sunset Hills at 3600 S....

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