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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Voters check in to cast their ballots at the Sunset Hills Community Center during the April 2019 municipal election.

Absentee voting open for 2024 municipal elections

March 13, 2024

Absentee voting is open in St. Louis County ahead of the April 2 election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. To request a ballot, visit https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/9f2476e1ded448dea9c3bdc4521ac205....

Casey Wong faces former Ward 2 Alderman Christine Lieber for Sunset Hills BOA

Casey Wong faces former Ward 2 Alderman Christine Lieber for Sunset Hills BOA

By Staff Report March 12, 2024

This is a developing article. Read more in upcoming print editions of The Call and online at callnewspapers.com. Sunset Hills Ward 2 Alderman Casey Wong is seeking fourth term on the city’s Board...

A rendering of the proposed new Crestwood Community Center. Renderings courtesy of the City of Crestwood.

Crestwood hosts town halls about Prop A for parks and rec boost

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter March 11, 2024

The City of Crestwood is hosting three informational town halls about Proposition A this month at the Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane.  The town halls will be held Tuesday, March...

Next phase of Lindbergh Schools strategic plan has community focus

Next phase of Lindbergh Schools’ strategic plan has community focus

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter March 11, 2024

After months of development, Lindbergh School’s long-awaited 2024-29 strategic plan was debuted and reviewed at the Feb. 13 district Board of Education meeting. Development of the new strategic plan...

Pat Fribis challenged by Richard Gestring in Sunset Hills mayoral race

Pat Fribis challenged by Richard Gestring in Sunset Hills mayoral race

By Staff Report March 11, 2024

This is a developing article. Read more in upcoming print editions of The Call and online at callnewspapers.com. Sunset Hills Mayor Pat Fribis will face newcomer to public office Richard Gestring for...

Charges issued for shooting at Telegraph and Kingston in South County

Charges issued for shooting at Telegraph and Kingston in South County

March 7, 2024

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's office issued several charges Wednesday against a St. Louis man for assaulting a former romantic partner in South County. Jermaine Thurman, 49, of the 1100...

Single-family subdivision, other commercial uses on planning panel agenda

Single-family subdivision, other commercial uses on planning panel agenda

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 6, 2024

The St. Louis County Planning Commission will hear two proposals in the 6th District at its public hearing Monday.  The commission will meet Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the St. Louis County Council...

The states first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed at the Mehlville Fire Protection Districts Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

More places install drop-off boxes for surrendered babies. Critics say they’re a gimmick

By Anna Claire Vollers, Missouri Independent March 4, 2024

The pitch feels noble, visceral: Prevent newborns from being discarded in dumpsters, and do it in a way that shields the mother and protects her anonymity while safeguarding the baby’s health and future. In...

Mehlville High School girls basketball ends regular season on a positive note

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call March 4, 2024

The Mehlville girls basketball team concluded the regular season in a positive way Feb. 22 by defeating Seckman 37-31 to end the regular season. Mehlville upped its record to 7-16 on the season. The...

Ashes to go at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit

March 1, 2024

St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd., held its ninth annual “Ashes to Go” event on Feb. 14 for Ash Wednesday, pictured above. Drivers could choose to remain in their...

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