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Kenneth Abram, left, and Walsh Moore

Abram running for 93rd against incumbent Walsh Moore

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 22, 2022

Rep. Bridget Walsh Moore, D-Affton, is facing a challenge by political newcomer Kenneth Abram to represent the 93rd Missouri House District. The district represents Lemay and parts of Affton. The election...

Oakville Middle students tee off on district’s new disc golf course

Oakville Middle students tee off on district’s new disc golf course

September 29, 2022

Physical education students at Oakville Middle School have been enjoying the school’s new disc golf course. The nine-hole course gives students a chance to enjoy a sport that has been growing in popularity....

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.

County Planning Commission holds site plan for new Mehlville Central Office

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter September 27, 2022

The St. Louis County Planning Commission voted to hold the Mehlville Central Office site plan during its executive session Sept. 12, citing a lack of information about aspects of the plan. The plan...

Mehlville Board of Education member Jean Pretto and Chief Financial Officer Marshall Crutcher discuss the 2020 budget during a meeting June 5, 2019 at Mehlville High School.

Mehlville Board of Education hears Prop R report, meeting goals in target spending areas

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 26, 2022

The Mehlville Board of Education heard a report last week on Proposition R spending during fiscal year 2022.  Mehlville’s Prop R was an $8 million, 49-cent tax-rate increase approved in November...

Mehlville School District to hold tax rate hearing Tuesday

Mehlville School District to hold tax rate hearing Tuesday

September 22, 2022

The Mehlville Board of Education is hosting its annual tax rate public hearing Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Bernard Middle School, 1054 Forder Road. Citizens will have the chance to voice their opinions...

Mehlville Superintendent Chris Gaines talks to a teacher in a hallway while schools were all-virtual in fall 2020.

Mehlville Board of Education reviews options on asking voters for levy increase

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 20, 2022

Voters in the Mehlville School District could consider a tax levy increase to retain education supports as soon as April 2023. For the past two months, the Mehlville Board of Education has reviewed...

Uncovering a piece of history

Uncovering a piece of history

September 19, 2022

During ongoing Proposition S construction at Bierbaum Elementary, crews came across a sealed metal box inside the buildings original dedication stone from 1962. Bierbaum Principal Paul Morris and students...

Kiwanis presents certificate to MFPD paramedic

Kiwanis presents certificate to MFPD paramedic

September 19, 2022

South County Kiwanis Club President Louann Elledge presented a certificate of congratulations at the club’s September meeting to critical care paramedic Hannah Gevers of the Mehlville Fire Protection...

Proposition S construction at Blades Elementary School in the Mehlville School District on Aug. 15, 2022.

School facilities improved over Mehlville summer break

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 14, 2022

Several facilities projects in the Mehlville School District were completed this summer, with others scheduled to be completed throughout the school year and into next summer.  Projects included kitchen...

Upgrades at Beasley Elementary School, 3131 Koch Road, include a secure entry vestibule, four restroom fixtures to bring it into ADA compliance, outdoor lighting, additional restrooms, additional parking, roof work, HVAC work and widening the entry road to the school.

Facilities projects underway in Mehlville

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 8, 2022

Several facilities projects in the Mehlville School District were completed this summer, with others scheduled to be completed throughout the school year and into next summer.  Projects included kitchen...

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