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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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St. Louis gets XFL team: ‘BattleHawks’

St. Louis gets XFL team: ‘BattleHawks’

September 7, 2019

Professional football is returning to St. Louis next year. St. Louis is one of eight cities that will get a team in 2020 as part of a new professional football league, the XFL. The league unveiled...

The Blue Angels No. 1 plane of Capt. Eric Doyle just after arriving in Chesterfield for the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show this weekend. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

Spirit of St. Louis Air Show this weekend is one of a few worldwide to feature both Blue Angels and Red Arrows

September 6, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show happening in St. Louis County this weekend is one of only three air shows worldwide that will feature the...

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen meeting had some special guests in 2019, when the city presented St. Louis Blues mascot Louie and Bob Plager, one of the franchise’s first players, with a proclamation honoring the Blues and their Stanley Cup-winning season. ‘The whole city of Crestwood was pulling for you, the whole St. Louis region was pulling for you,’ said Mayor Grant Mabie, above left, as he presentedLouie and Plager with a copy of the proclamation at the Aug. 27 meeting.

Mabie sings the Blues: Bobby Plager comes to Crestwood to accept city resolution honoring Blues

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter September 6, 2019

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen meeting had some special guests last week, as the city presented St. Louis Blues mascot Louie and Bob Plager, one of the franchise’s first players, with a proclamation...

South County Community Calendar: Sept. 6 through Sept. 12

South County Community Calendar: Sept. 6 through Sept. 12

September 3, 2019

South County Community Calendar: Sept. 6 through Sept. 12 Friday, Sept. 6 The Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, will host Matter of Balance, an eight-week...

Take our poll: Should countywide elections be nonpartisan?

Take our poll: Should countywide elections be nonpartisan?

August 31, 2019

The St. Louis County Charter Commission is currently weighing whether to make all countywide elections nonpartisan. The issue would go to voters to decide in an election next year. What do you think?

What will you do with the next year of your one life?

What will you do with the next year of your one life?

August 29, 2019

Healthy Living By Carl Hendrickson My wife, eldest son, three of our grandchildren, and I attended the Pompeii Exhibition at the St. Louis Science Center. According to an eyewitness account by...

Leara chairing Missouri’s Gaming Commission

Leara chairing Missouri’s Gaming Commission

August 27, 2019

Gov. Mike Parson announced last week that former Rep. Mike Leara, of Concord, was appointed to and named chair of the Missouri Gaming Commission. Leara, a Republican who represented South County as...

A summer tapenade inspired by travels to Spain.

I like to keep tapenade on tap in summertime

August 27, 2019

By Bill Milligan For the Call  One of the best things about the food at tapas bars in Spain was the tapenade. Tapenades came in a number of different varieties, and my favorites all involve olives....

Former South County man sentenced to five years for supporting terrorism; will be deported

Former South County man sentenced to five years for supporting terrorism; will be deported

August 27, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The same day a federal judge sentenced former County Executive Steve Stenger to four years in prison on federal corruption charges, she sentenced...

South County Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 30 through Sept. 5

South County Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 30 through Sept. 5

August 26, 2019

South County Community Calendar: Week of Aug. 30 through Sept. 5 Friday, Aug. 30 A jitterswing dance will be held at the Concord Farmers Club, 10140 Concord School Road. Lessons start at 7 p.m. and...

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