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Green Park City Hall.

Green Park board places question of commercial property tax on April ballot

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor December 23, 2024

The Green Park Board of Aldermen unanimously approved an ordinance placing the question of a commercial real property tax on the upcoming municipal election’s ballot at its Dec. 16 meeting. Though...

Chris Ramey. Photo provided by the Mehlville School District.

Oakville Middle School band director receives David B. Goodwin Outstanding Young Music Educator Award

December 23, 2024

Chris Ramey, Oakville Middle School’s band director, recently received the Missouri Music Educators Association’s David B. Goodwin Outstanding Young Music Educator Award. The award is given annually...

St. Louis man eludes capture after stealing two vehicles from South County in two days

St. Louis man eludes capture after stealing two vehicles from South County in two days

December 20, 2024

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on Dec. 10 on suspect William Bishop, Jr., 39, of the 6500 block of Hancock Avenue in St. Louis, for two counts of stealing a motor vehicle...

Second suspect charged for November shooting of Colin Brown 

Second suspect charged for November shooting of Colin Brown 

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor December 19, 2024

A second person was charged Dec. 18 in connection with last month’s fatal shooting of 16-year-old Colin Brown.  Donovan Baucom, 28, was charged with first-degree murder, three counts of armed criminal...

Oakville Guard Jack Storck (13)  faces off against  Mehlville’s Jordan Hannam-Lewis who blocks his route downcourt.

Oakville boys basketball starts season with 3-2 record, ‘unsure of identity’

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call December 19, 2024

After five games, the Oakville Tigers boys basketball squad finds itself at a 3-2 record, still not sure what the identity of the team is. Over winter break, the Tigers will play in a tournament across...

Mehlville's Marcus Jacobs (5) rushes aggressively down court, shrugging off an Oakville player with an arm bar.

Mehlville boys basketball ‘has work to do’

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call December 19, 2024

Four games into the season, the Mehlville Panthers boys basketball team still has work to do to play the way head coach Daniel Braun feels his squad is capable of. “I think we’ve seen some glimpses...

Timothy Smith with the Affton boys and girls basketball teams, as well as the Bayless boys basketball team, on Dec. 13.

Affton alum, Army veteran honored at Dec. 13 Affton boys basketball game

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor December 19, 2024

Timothy Smith – Affton alum, Army veteran and business man – was recognized at the Affton versus Bayless varsity boys basketball game at Affton High School, 8309 MacKenzie Road, on Dec. 13. Community...

A young girl with face paint wraps her present to give to her foster parent.

Foster families celebrate Christmas at Faith Oakville Church with crafts, gifts wrapping

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor December 19, 2024

A foster family Christmas party – featuring photos with Santa, face paint, craft stations and much more – was held at Faith Oakville Church, 6101 Telegraph Road, on Dec. 14.  At the event, the...

Arrest made in connection with Colin Brown’s murder

Arrest made in connection with Colin Brown’s murder

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor December 18, 2024

An arrest was made Dec. 13 regarding the Nov. 23 fatal shooting of 16-year-old Colin Brown.  Garrett Jordan, 26, was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon...

Lola Neudling on her 103rd birthday.

Sunset Hills resident turns 103 years old

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor December 18, 2024

Lola Neudling celebrated her 103rd birthday on Dec. 13. To commemorate the momentous occasion, The Grande at Laumeier Park – the senior living community Neudling resides in – threw her a celebration...

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