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How to vote by mail for November’s election

How to vote by mail for November’s election

By Madison Czopek, Missouri News Network September 26, 2020

Any registered voter in Missouri will be able to cast a vote by mail in the upcoming November election thanks to legislation Gov. Mike Parson signed June 4. The law makes it easier for people to vote from...

From left to right; Rep. David Gregory and Erica Hoffman.

Gregory, Hoffman square off again for Missouri House 96th District

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Repoter September 25, 2020

David Gregory, a Republican attorney, is running for re-election in the 96th Missouri House District Tuesday, Nov. 3, and is being challenged once again by Democrat Erica Hoffman, a stay-at-home mother...

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway announces that she will perform an audit of St. Louis County at the St. Louis County Library headquarters May 15, 2019, after the County Council voted unanimously to approve an audit May 7. Former County Executive Steve Stenger requested an audit of the county two years ago, but then-council Chairman Sam Page, now the county executive, declined.

State audit finds Stenger enabled by council, county auditor, Charter

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor September 22, 2020

Poor oversight by the County Council, an auditor who doesn’t audit and a county Charter that tilts the balance of power in St. Louis County to the county executive all contributed to the lack of oversight...

The rain-delayed matchup between Lindbergh High School and Mehlville High School Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, had all the ingredients of a state playoff game, despite being the first week of the 2019 season. Mehlville fell to Lindbergh 17-10. Photo by Bill Milligan.

St. Louis County school districts, including Mehlville and Lindbergh, weigh whether to postpone fall sports as parents protest

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor September 15, 2020

St. Louis County school districts, including Mehlville and Lindbergh, are weighing whether to postpone fall sports to the spring as parents protest the county’s sports restrictions aimed at preventing...

Green Park City Hall

Green Park candidate was ousted from ballot; mayor appoints another replacement

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter September 2, 2020

Green Park Mayor Tim Thuston appointed a new Ward 1 alderman at the August Board of Aldermen meeting — the second alderman he’s appointed since being elected mayor last year— after no candidate ran...

History shows one vote makes a difference

History shows one vote makes a difference

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call August 28, 2020

I am sure many readers know of someone who did not vote this month. The familiar excuse is: “I am only one person. What difference can I make?” But isn’t each of us one person? Why should anyone...

Workers make repairs and repaint the Mehlville School District pool. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

No bond issue in November: Mehlville measure is on hold

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter August 24, 2020

The Mehlville Board of Education declined last week to place a no-tax-rate-increase bond issue on the Nov. 3 ballot. The board cited concerns that the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic as well...

Fifth District Councilwoman Lisa Clancy speaks at her town hall over the fate of Tower Tee at the Affton Community Center March 20, 2019. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Clancy will drop proposal for early-childhood education sales tax

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor August 24, 2020

St. Louis County Councilwoman Lisa Clancy, D-Maplewood, said she will drop a proposal to ask voters to approve a half-cent sales tax for early-childhood education from the agenda at Tuesday’s County...

Superintendent Chris Gaines asks supporters at a 2015 rally for Prop R to help him get out the vote so that he can hire reading coaches and keep experienced teachers in the district. Behind him are the Mehlville High School Pantherettes and the Oakville High School Golden Girls.

Mehlville school board decides not to place bond issue for facilities on November ballot

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter August 20, 2020

The Mehlville Board of Education declined Thursday night to place a no-tax-rate-increase bond issue on the Nov. 3 ballot, citing concerns that the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic as well the...

Superintendent Chris Gaines asks supporters at a 2015 rally for Prop R to help him get out the vote so that he can hire reading coaches and keep experienced teachers in the district. Behind him are the Mehlville High School Pantherettes and the Oakville High School Golden Girls.

Mehlville Board of Education votes on possible bond issue tonight

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter August 20, 2020

The Mehlville Board of Education will vote tonight — Thursday, Aug. 20 — whether to place a 12-cent no-tax-rate-increase bond issue on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election. The Board of Education will...

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