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Affton High School students visit the SLU rare books library where they observe centuries-old texts on the history of seafaring. Photo courtesy of SLU's 1818 ACCP newsletter.

Affton students, faculty partner with local professor for class on pirates

By Ashlynn Perez, Staff Reporter June 5, 2025

This semester, pirates sailed onto the scene with Affton High School’s new course, “Sea Scoundrels: A Global History of Piracy.” Under the instruction of Lisa Lillie, a dual credit history coordinator...

Lutheran South High School takes home five awards for ‘Little Women’

Lutheran South High School takes home five awards for ‘Little Women’

By Ashlynn Perez, Staff Reporter June 5, 2025

Lutheran South High School’s production of “Little Women” won big at this year’s St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards. Of the eight categories they were nominated in, the Lutheran South...

One of the Kids on Kerth goats.

Tim and Hannah Pauk bring goats to South County with Kids on Kerth

By Ashlynn Perez, Staff Reporter June 5, 2025

Goats are living on Kerth Road. Tim and Hannah Pauk aren’t shy to share about their herd. In fact, Hannah regularly posts videos of their seven goats — funny clips of the animals getting into...

Mayor Scott Shipley (middle) breaks ground at the new Crestwood Community Center site with community members and elected officials om May 23.

Ground is broken on new Crestwood Community Center

By Ashlynn Perez, Staff Reporter June 5, 2025

Dirt has been overturned in Whitecliff Park — one of the first tangible signs of the new Crestwood Community Center.  On May 23, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, where...

Mayor Scott Shipley and Cliff pose together at the Crestwood Aquatic Center. Photo provided by the City of Crestwood.

Crestwood’s polar bear mascot, Cliff, is back

June 4, 2025

This summer, Crestwood residents may see a familiar, furry face popping up at city events: Cliff the polar bear is back in South County. Crestwood’s mascot made his return recently, showing up to...

Local bands perform free shows across St. Louis County parks this summer

Local bands perform free shows across St. Louis County parks this summer

June 4, 2025

 Editor's Note: The Two Pedros concert on June 4 was canceled due to inclement weather. In celebration of its 75th year, the St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department invites the South County...

20-year-old pleads guilty in deadly 2024 Lemay crash

20-year-old pleads guilty in deadly 2024 Lemay crash

June 3, 2025

On Monday, June 2, 20-year-old Deondre Robinson pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault and operating a vehicle on a highway without a valid license.  These charges came after...

The site of the proposed QuikTrip. Photo courtesy of Sunset Hills.

Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen approves QuikTrip development

By Ashlynn Perez, Staff Reporter May 29, 2025

Sunset Hills residents will see a QuikTrip in their neighborhood in the coming days, following the unanimous approval of the convenience store by the Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen on May 13.  The...

Maggie Kuntz

Cor Jesu Academy alumna shines on Broadway

By Ashlynn Perez, Staff Reporter May 29, 2025

 Eleven years ago, Maggie Kuntz stepped into Cor Jesu Academy. She was a freshman with a handful of voice and dance lessons under her belt, but she had yet to dazzle the fine arts department at her new...

Lindbergh Schools named 2024 Heritage Award winner

Lindbergh Schools named 2024 Heritage Award winner

May 29, 2025

Lindbergh Schools’ mission statement is simple: “Excellence in learning. Designing the future.” But on May 20, the district instead looked to its past as it received the 2024 Heritage Award by the...

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