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Green Park Board of Aldermen honors city attorney, advances plans for meeting transparency

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter July 26, 2024

Green Park City Attorney Paul Rost was celebrated earlier this month for receiving the Lou Czech Award from the Missouri Municipal League. At the city's July 15 Board of Alderman meeting, Rost was recognized...

Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen moves forward with plans to increase elected officials stipends

Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen moves forward with plans to increase elected officials’ stipends

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter July 26, 2024

The Sunset Hills Board of Alderman and mayor are set to get a pay raise if a proposed ordinance increasing the city's elected officials' stipend is approved next month. Staff is currently recommending...

Lindbergh School District educators practice applying tourniquets on each other, pictured above, following the Mehlville Fire Protection District’s Mobile Integrated Health Department’s presentation on bleeding control techniques on April 26. “This one’s generally the easiest to put on because it doesn’t really involve touching the wound directly,” MFPD Community Paramedic Nick Marty told the group.

State Rep. Jim Murphy, Mehlville Fire host bleed control training next month

July 26, 2024

State Rep. Jim Murphy, R-Oakville, and the Mehlville Fire Protection District are partnering to offer “Stop the Bleed” training. Training will be held Saturday, Aug. 24 at MFPD Engine House 5, 11020...

Crestwood hosts elected official town hall and open house

Crestwood hosts elected official town hall and open house

July 26, 2024

Crestwood’s elected officials are hosting their second town hall and open house event of the year on Aug. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. This event...

State Sen. Bill Eigel, left, and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. Image courtesy of Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent.

Republican candidates trade barbs in Missouri gubernatorial primary debate

By Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent July 25, 2024

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and state Sen. Bill Eigel exchanged sharp attacks on each other and absent opponent Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe at one of the rare debates in the GOP gubernatorial primary July...

Photo courtesy of Wellspring Family Church.

Wellspring Church kicks off $1.6M renovation

July 24, 2024

Wellspring Family Church in Sappington, 5293 S. Lindbergh Blvd., held a groundbreaking ceremony June 23, to mark the beginning of renovation work on its campus, including facilities for children and the...

University of Kansas track and field pole vaulter Mason Meinershagen clears 4.30 meters and places fifth during an NCAA meet in May. Photo courtesy of Meinershagens Instagram page, @masonmeinershagen.

OHS alum reflects on Olympic trials

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call July 24, 2024

Humility and humbleness can go a long way for a great athlete. Those are just two traits that 2023 Oakville High School graduate Mason Meinershagen possesses, along with a lot of god-given talent and drive. Meinershagen,...

Juston Charboneau.

Former alderman reflects on time in office

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter July 24, 2024

Former Crestwood Ward 2 Alderman Justin Charboneau’s three terms on the board were undoubtedly successful.  Elected in 2015 at the age of 31, Charboneau helped turn Crestwood into the municipality...

Rocks are painted for the third annual Great Rivers Greenway Quest. Photo courtesy of Great Rivers Greenway.

Participate in the third annual Greenway Quest

July 23, 2024

For the third year, Great Rivers Greenway is hosting its annual Greenway Quest, a scavenger hunt-style activity for people of all ages who enjoy exploring nature and being outdoors. Over 300 painted rocks...

Following the funeral of Affton Fire Capt. James Cova July 18, a procession of emergency vehicles and civilian cars traveled from Kutis Funeral Home up Gravois Road, eventually ending at St. Paul Churchyard. Pictured above, the route stopped at Affton Firehouse 1, 9282 Gravois Road, so Capt. Cova could be driven through one last time.

Community gathers to honor life of Affton Fire Capt. James Cova at funeral service, procession

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter July 23, 2024

First responders and the South County and Jefferson County communities came out July 18 to honor the life of Affton Fire Protection District Capt. James Cova, 54, of High Ridge, who was found unresponsive...

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