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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

St. Louis County Executive vetoes bill regarding tobacco sales near schools

St. Louis County Executive vetoes bill regarding tobacco sales near schools

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 28, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page vetoed a bill last month that would have loosened restrictions regarding tobacco sales near schools. The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Council Chairwoman Shalonda...

Winning lottery ticket bought at local QT

Winning lottery ticket bought at local QT

June 28, 2023

One lucky Missouri Lottery player won $50,000 on a “Froot Loot” scratchers ticket she bought at a South County QuikTrip, 3475 Lemay Ferry Road. There are only 10 of these top prizes. “At first...

New work schedule, pay increase among MFPD union negotiation items

New work schedule, pay increase among MFPD union negotiation items

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter June 28, 2023

Ty Cardona, district captain and shop steward of Mehlville Local 2665 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, presented 10 negotiation items to the Mehlville Fire Protection District Directors’...

Eye Thrive mobile clinic visits Weber Road Branch

Eye Thrive mobile clinic visits Weber Road Branch

June 28, 2023

Eye Thrive is sending its mobile vision clinic to four St. Louis County Library branches in July to provide free eye exams and prescription glasses for children ages 4 to 18. The mobile clinic will be...

Commission hears zoning change requests

Commission hears zoning change requests

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 28, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission heard two petitions at its June 12 public hearing requesting a change in existing zoning to residential zoning due to existing residential structures on the properties. The...

Final county budget town hall, budget simulator walk-through tomorrow

Final county budget town hall, budget simulator walk-through tomorrow

June 28, 2023

St. Louis County will host its final budget town hall tomorrow, June 29, at Grant's View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road, at 6:30 p.m. The county has hosted three town halls...

Heat advisory issued through Friday, Thursday expected to be hottest day of the period

Heat advisory issued through Friday, Thursday expected to be hottest day of the period

June 28, 2023

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a heat advisory through Friday evening Dangerous heat is expected this afternoon in central Missouri and then across a broader area Thursday, June...

Lindbergh sets ‘23-24 meal prices

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter June 28, 2023

The Lindbergh Schools Board of Education voted in favor of increasing meal prices for the 2023-2024 school year at its June 15 meeting. Breakfast for elementary and secondary students is now $1.85, increasing...

Jeff Briggler, state herpetologist

Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center hosting state herpetologist presentation

June 28, 2023

The Missouri Department of Conservation is presenting a program June 30 with state herpetologist Jeff Briggler at the Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road, Kirkwood at 7 p.m. The...

Ameren Missouri plans to add four solar farms in the coming years capable of producing enough energy to power 95,000 homes.

Ameren plans solar farms that can power 95,000 homes

By Allison Kite, Missouri Independent June 28, 2023

Ameren Missouri plans to open four solar farms by 2026 capable of powering a combined 95,000 homes, the company announced June 20. Ameren, an investor-owned electric utility serving St. Louis and eastern...

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