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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Shipley sees a bright future for Crestwood

Shipley sees a bright future for Crestwood

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 23, 2023

Two-time Crestwood Ward 3 Alderman Scott Shipley was sworn into office once again last month, this time as Crestwood mayor. Shipley ran unopposed for Crestwood mayor in the April municipal election...

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...

Former Crestwood mayor appointed to fill rest of Shipley’s term

Former Crestwood mayor appointed to fill rest of Shipley’s term

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 2, 2023

A familiar face was appointed to fill a vacant Crestwood Ward 3 seat at the Board of Aldermen meeting April 25. Former Crestwood Mayor Grant Mabie was appointed to fill the vacant Ward 3 seat left...

From left: Matt Alonzo, Christy Watz and Andrew Lawson take their oath of office at the Lindbergh Board of Education meeting April 13. Alonzo and Watz, both incumbents, and Lawson, defeated a field of five candidates in the April 2023 election for the three open seats on the board.

Lindbergh school board swears in new members, honors outgoing director

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 28, 2023

The Lindbergh Schools Board of Education swore in two returning board members and one new member at a meeting earlier this month. Returning board members Matt Alonzo and Christy Watz, as well as new...

Mabie reflects on time as Crestwood mayor

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 27, 2023

The tenure of Crestwood Mayor Grant Mabie, who was set to leave his post April 25 after The Call went to press, has seen the redevelopment of the former Crestwood Plaza mall, a multimillion-dollar water...

A view of the construction of Lindbergh High School in 2020, funded by Proposition R. The district is considering another bond measure in 2024 for more facility work.

Lindbergh BOE hires construction manager for proposed no-tax-rate-increase bond in 2024

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 26, 2023

The Lindbergh Board of Education voted unanimously at its meeting last month to hire a construction manager at risk for a possible future proposition in 2024. The school board voted to hire BSI Constructors...

Citizens vote at the Sunset Hills Community Center April 2, 2019.

Final election results from around South County from the April 4 election

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 26, 2023

These are the final, official election results for South County from the April 4 election as of April 13, with 100 percent of precincts reporting. There are 650,198 registered voters in the county; 117,864...

Sappington House hosting fair

Sappington House hosting fair

April 25, 2023

The Historic Thomas Sappington House in Crestwood is sponsoring its eighth annual outdoor fair Saturday. The festival will be held at Sappington Park, 1051 S. Sappington Road, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday,...

Former mayor slated to be appointed alderman

Former mayor slated to be appointed alderman

April 25, 2023

Editor's note: This is a developing story. Check back after the April 25 Crestwood Board of Aldermen meeting for more updates.  A familiar name is on the Crestwood Board of Aldermen’s meeting agenda...

Sappington House hosting annual outdoor fair

Sappington House hosting annual outdoor fair

April 20, 2023

The Historic Thomas Sappington House in Crestwood is sponsoring its eighth annual outdoor fair the last weekend of April. The festival will be held at Sappington Park, 1051 S. Sappington Road, from...

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