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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Candidate filing underway for April 2024 municipal and school board elections

Candidate filing underway for April 2024 municipal and school board elections

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor December 11, 2023

Candidate filing for next April’s municipal and school board elections is currently underway. Filing for the April 4 elections began at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, and will continue until 5 p.m. Tuesday,...

The Crestwood aquatic center.

Crestwood will install security cameras at pool, approves playground resurfacing

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter November 29, 2023

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen discussed a wide variety of ordinances at its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 24, ranging from added security to the aquatic center, a new playground at one of the city’s...

Crestwood aldermen approve new contract with Waste Connections

Crestwood aldermen approve new contract with Waste Connections

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter November 25, 2023

The Crestwood Board of Alderman extensively discussed the city’s residential solid waste services renewal at its Oct. 24 meeting before unanimously voting in favor of said renewal at its Nov. 14 meeting....

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....

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...

Crestwood evaluates waste contract

Crestwood evaluates waste contract

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter November 14, 2023

The Crestwood Board of Alderman extensively discussed the city’s residential solid waste services renewal at its Oct. 24 meeting as the present contract with Waste Connections, the city’s current solid...

Crestwood Board of Aldermen evaluates new waste contract

Crestwood Board of Aldermen evaluates new waste contract

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter November 6, 2023

The Crestwood Board of Alderman extensively discussed the city’s residential solid waste services renewal at its Oct. 24 meeting as the present contract with Waste Connections, the city’s current solid...

Crestwood, Open Space STL holding trash pick-up event at Whitecliff Park Saturday

Crestwood, Open Space STL holding trash pick-up event at Whitecliff Park Saturday

October 25, 2023

Open Space STL and the City of Crestwood will have a trash pick-up event Saturday at Whitecliff Park. Mayor Scott Shipley will lead the volunteer cleanup, which is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28 at 9...

The Sappington House.

Sappington House hosts first ‘Swirl and Sip’

October 25, 2023

The Historic Thomas Sappington House,  1015 Sappington Road, 63126, is hosting its first “Swirl and Sip” wine tasting next weekend. History and wine lovers are invited to the event, which will be...

Crestwood hosts citys first Kids Garage Sale

Crestwood hosts city’s first ‘Kids Garage Sale’

October 16, 2023

The Crestwood Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its first ever "Kids Garage Sale" Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Whitecliff Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Kids ages 7-12 are encouraged...

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