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South St. Louis County News

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South County Kiwanis honors Affton Southwest Precinct officer

South County Kiwanis honors Affton Southwest Precinct officer

February 28, 2022

The Kiwanis Club of South County honored St. Louis County Police Officer Keith Venuto, pictured above center, as its “Officer of the Quarter” in December. Venuto, an officer with the Affton Southwest...

Captiva Healing in Crestwood as seen in April 2021. The business is now a Proper Cannabis dispensary.

Aldermen permit parking; dispensary CUP

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter February 27, 2022

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen approved several ordinances at its Feb. 8 meeting, including revisiting an ordinance permitting parking on one side of Pardee Lane, as well as the transfer of a conditional...

Gates Manor redevelopment approved

Gates Manor redevelopment approved

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter February 27, 2022

An 11-lot subdivision in Sunset Hills named Gates Manor is up for redevelopment after the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary plat Dec. 1. The proposal would see the demolition of...

South County Kiwanis honors outstanding Hagemann students

South County Kiwanis honors outstanding Hagemann students

February 26, 2022

The Kiwanis Club of South County recognized several students from Hagemann Elementary School in the Mehlville School District as Terrific Kids in December for making outstanding improvement in academics,...

Letters to the editor

South County Toastmasters showcases benefits of public speaking

February 26, 2022

To the editor: Cheers to Carl Hendrickson and his column in the Dec. 9 edition of The Call about “The Gift of Effective Communication” through membership in the Toastmasters organization. Toastmasters...

Sunset Hills looks at vehicle tampering ordinance

Sunset Hills looks at vehicle tampering ordinance

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter February 25, 2022

As car break-ins and theft continue to be a growing issue in St. Louis, Sunset Hills is exploring options to outlaw tampering with vehicles with intent to steal the vehicle or its contents. The ordinance...

Hancock Place hires new high school principal from Wright City

Hancock Place hires new high school principal from Wright City

February 25, 2022

Hancock Place High School will be getting a new principal next school year. The Hancock Place Board of Education unanimously accepted the recommendation to hire David Williams as the new principal of...

Establish goals in these four categories

Establish goals in these four categories

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call February 25, 2022

Last month I wrote that one was never too old to set goals. I suggested four categories of goals to establish – mental, physical, spiritual, and relationship – and promised to provide additional...

Green Park begins installation of watch signs

Green Park begins installation of watch signs

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter February 25, 2022

The City of Green Park has begun the task of replacing all of its neighborhood watch signs with newer, more reflective versions. City Administrator James Mello said at the Jan. 18 Board of Aldermen...

An aerial view of the office building that is undergoing renovations to become the new Mehlville Central Office at 2900 Lemay Ferry Road, from the buildings real estate listing in March 2021.

Planning Commission hears plan for Mehlville’s new Central Office

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter February 25, 2022

The St. Louis County Planning Commission heard plans Feb. 14 for Mehlville School District’s new Central Office location at 2900 Lemay Ferry Road. The proposed site is 5.5 acres near Mehlville High...

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