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Two Hagemann Kindergarten Breakfast attendees sit at the top of the slide, excited to play.

Future Hagemann kindergarteners prepare for school

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor August 6, 2025

In its fifth year, Hagemann Elementary School’s annual Kindergarten Breakfast was as successful as ever. Approximately 30 of the 45 incoming kindergarten students enrolled attended the event with...

The playground at Spellman Park in Crestwood.

Crestwood to hold open house on new playground designs for Spellman Park

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter August 6, 2025

The city of Crestwood plans to replace the current small and large play structures at Spellman Park, and staff is looking for residents’ opinions.  To do so, an open house will be held from 4 - 6...

St. Louis County launches Text to 911 service this summer

St. Louis County launches Text to 911 service this summer

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter August 5, 2025

This summer, St. Louis County launched its new Text to 911 service, allowing county residents in an emergency to text dispatchers if calling is unsafe. It’s simple: just type 911 where you would normally...

Sunset Hills seeks feedback on parks master plan

Sunset Hills seeks feedback on parks master plan

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter August 5, 2025

Visitors of the Sunset Hills website can expect to be greeted by a small pop-up that reads, “We need your input to shape the future of the Parks + Recreation Department!” This is the city’s master...

Operation Food Search and the county library offers free after school meals at libraries including Weber Road, pictured above in 2019. Photo courtesy of the St. Louis County Library.

Weber Road Branch continues free after school meals program

August 4, 2025

As the first day of school approaches for South County children and teens, the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, prepares for its after school meals program. From Monday...

Incredible Pizza Company, 5254 S Lindbergh Blvd.

Incredible Pizza’s South County location will close this month after 13 years

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter August 4, 2025

Incredible Pizza — a staple for birthday parties, family outings and pizza lovers — has announced that it will close its South County location after Aug. 17. It is the only location of America’s...

El Monstero performs to a live audience. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Housewright.

El Monstero’s Jake Elking tells all ahead of band’s big August show

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call July 31, 2025

For nearly two decades, Jake Elking has been a cornerstone of El Monstero, St. Louis’ legendary Pink Floyd tribute band. What began as a local homage to one of rock’s most influential bands has transformed...

Summer construction at Rogers Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Affton School District.

Using Prop 1 funding, Rogers Middle School is under construction

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 31, 2025

For anyone walking through Rogers Middle School, the building may look like a stranger. Thanks to the funds generated by Proposition 1 — a zero-tax-rate-increase bond that was passed on the April ballot...

Tamara Simmons. Photo courtesy of Bayless School District.

Bayless choir teacher named a Regional Teacher of the Year

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 31, 2025

For the third year in a row, a teacher from the Bayless School District has been selected as a Regional Teacher of the Year. Earlier this month, Tamara Simmons — a choir teacher with seven years under...

Charlotte Moszczenski waits for take-off.

South County woman, 85, skydives in honor of her late husband, Walter

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 31, 2025

On a clear, blue day, Charlotte Moszczenski, 85, soared skyward. Late July heat was wafting through Sullivan, Missouri as a small crowd gathered — sunglasses on and faces upturned — to watch their...

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