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South St. Louis County News

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Two charged in South County crash that killed construction worker

Two charged in South County crash that killed construction worker

April 8, 2024

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's office issued charges Saturday against two 18-year-old men in connection to Friday's fatal accident in South County that left one construction worker dead and...

Missouri Association of School Administrators President Jenny Ulrich, left, and Bayless Superintendent of Schools Amy Ruzicka, right, at the annual MASA conference March 20. Photo courtesy of the Bayless School District.

Bayless Superintendent named Emerging Superintendent of the Year

April 5, 2024

Bayless Superintendent Amy Ruzicka was named Emerging Superintendent of the Year for the Greater St. Louis District by The Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) during its annual conference...

Voters check in to cast their ballots at the Sunset Hills Community Center during the April 2019 municipal election.

Incumbents victorious in 2024 South County municipal and school board elections

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 3, 2024

These are the final, unofficial election results for South County from the April 2 election as of Wednesday morning, with 100% of precincts reporting. Look for continuing coverage online and in upcoming...

The six candidates running for the two two-year term seats on the Mehlville Board of Education. 

Top row, in alphabetical order from left: Incumbent Peggy Hassler, Bob Mahacek and Mike Moore. 

Bottom row, in alphabetical order from left: Venki Palamand, Incumbent Jean Pretto and Sasha Schmittgens.

Six candidates running for two two-year term seats on the Mehlville school board

By Staff Report March 29, 2024

The race for the four open seats on the Mehlville School District school board features incumbent Tori Behlke, incumbent Peggy Hassler, Bob Mahacek, Mike Moore, incumbent Patrick McKelvey, Venki Palamand,...

The candidates for the two three-year term seats, in alphabetical order from left: Incumbent Tori Behlke, incumbent Patrick McKelvey, James L. (Simo) Simokaitis and Amy Summers

Four candidates seek election for two three-year term seats on Mehlville BOE

By Staff Report March 26, 2024

The race for the four open seats on the Mehlville School District school board features incumbent Tori Behlke, incumbent Peggy Hassler, Bob Mahacek, Mike Moore, incumbent Patrick McKelvey, Venki Palamand,...

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, right, and his wife, Jennifer, vote for Page in the 2020 Democratic primary. There is no race for the county executive in the 2024 election cycle.

August primary races mix of incumbents, newcomers to office

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 26, 2024

Sixth District St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas will face one challenger in the Republican primary this August. The primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 6. The General Election is Tuesday, Nov....

WATCH: Nine of 10 Mehlville BOE candidates field questions from voters at forum

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 19, 2024

In a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters and Call Newspapers at Andre’s South on March 5, nine of the 10 candidates running for the Mehlville School District Board of Education outlined their...

Charges issued against Lemay man after wife found dead in suspected domestic homicide

Charges issued against Lemay man after wife found dead in suspected domestic homicide

February 5, 2024

Charges were issued last Thursday against a Lemay man for the alleged murder of his wife.  The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s office issued charges for first-degree murder and armed criminal...

Junior Megan Kelly smiles, decked out in her esports jersey and jacket, while playing Valorant. Photo courtesy of David Brosch.

Notre Dame’s all-girls esports team combines fun, competition, community

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter January 25, 2024

Community. Silly. Belonging. Fun. Welcoming. Shenanigans. Loving. To members of the team, these words are all synonymous with Notre Dame High School esports. “We are extremely fortunate to be here,”...

Lemay man charged with stealing motorcycle

Lemay man charged with stealing motorcycle

January 23, 2024

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s office issued charges Jan. 13 against a Lemay man for stealing a motor vehicle. According to police, Michael Sale, 39, of the 200 block of East Velma Avenue,...

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