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South St. Louis County News

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Westbound I-44 near I-270 will close for bridge work Friday

Westbound I-44 near I-270 will close for bridge work Friday

July 21, 2021

Drivers who use westbound Interstate 44 near Interstate 270 should look for alternative routes as the Missouri Department of Transportation will close the highway for bridgework on beginning Friday, July...

Lemay 7-Eleven sells winning scratchers ticket worth $55,558

Lemay 7-Eleven sells winning scratchers ticket worth $55,558

July 21, 2021

One St. Louis resident is $55,558 richer after purchasing a winning scratchers ticket in the 7-Eleven at 260 Hoffmeister Ave. in Lemay. Larry Musick redeemed his prize at the Lottery's St. Louis regional...

The campaign committee for Mehlville School District’s Proposition S, Mehlville-Oakville United, hosted a donut drive-thru in 2021 at Mehlville High School, Washington Middle School and Oakville Middle/Wohlwend Elementary. The event featured free donuts, “Yes on S” car painting and committee members dressed in costumes to raise awareness about the bond measure.

Prop S improvements begin with HVAC and softball fields

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 21, 2021

Now that the historic vote to pass the Mehlville School District’s first bond issue in nearly 30 years is in the past, work is underway on the projects funded by Proposition S. As the district starts...

PHOTOS: Call Newspapers readers show off their beautiful gardens

PHOTOS: Call Newspapers readers show off their beautiful gardens

July 20, 2021

Our readers sent us some of their summer blooms and gardens. Enjoy the scenery and send us photos of your gardens and summer blooms to photos@callnewspapers.com.              

McBride subdivision proposed at corner of Tesson Ferry Road and Walden Ridge

McBride subdivision proposed at corner of Tesson Ferry Road and Walden Ridge

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 15, 2021

A new 14-lot subdivision at the intersection of Tesson Ferry Road and Walden Ridge Drive is one of the South County projects up for St. Louis County zoning next week.  The St. Louis County Planning Commission...

Sunset Hills rejects donation of historic Paraclete property

Sunset Hills rejects donation of historic Paraclete property

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 14, 2021

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen has declined a donation from Alwal “Al” and Betty Moore to take over the historic Paraclete Fathers property in Tapawingo. The Paraclete property is the former estate...

The demolished Crestwood Plaza property in 2017.

Dierbergs withdraws TIF request for Crestwood mall; cancels public hearing

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 14, 2021

Dierbergs Markets has reversed its request for millions of dollars in tax incentives for its redevelopment of the former Crestwood mall site, now stating the project will move forward using incentives...

A nurse at Mercy Hospital South prepares the first dose of Pfizer/BioNTechs COVID-19 vaccine for Mercys Chief Medical officer Aamina Akhtar Monday, Dec. 14. Mercy South planned to vaccinate 20 workers Dec. 14 and another 20 staffers Dec. 15.

Page says ‘tidal wave’ coming for those who aren’t vaccinated

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 12, 2021

Rates of new COVID-19 infections are rising in St. Louis County, and County Executive Sam Page issued a warning to those who have not been vaccinated: “a tidal wave is coming.”  At a media brief...

Sunset Hills could create “separate” Prop P fund

Sunset Hills could create “separate” Prop P fund

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 12, 2021

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen could create a separate budget fund for money from Proposition P, the half-cent sales tax St. Louis County voters approved in April 2017 to fund police and public safety. At...

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