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Martino Lewis

Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charges St. Louis man for last week’s shooting, homicide in Affton

April 29, 2025

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Martino Lewis, 21, of the 5800 block of Saloma Avenue, 63120, for second-degree murder, armed criminal action and third-degree...

Doug Beck

Missouri Democrats filibuster GOP effort to overturn voter-approved paid sick leave

By Clara Bates, Missouri Independent April 23, 2025

Missouri Democrats stonewalled a Republican effort to roll back a voter-approved paid sick leave law, blocking action in the Senate for more than nine hours before GOP leadership adjourned the chamber...

Multiple candidate signs were seen in the grass outside the doors to Lindbergh High School.

Mix of newcomers, incumbents see success in April 8 election

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor April 17, 2025

A number of elections – including fire, municipal and  school boards, as well as multiple local and county-wide propositions – were decided on April 8.  Incumbent Chris Volz was defeated by Steve...

Vivian Lang.

Affton High School senior receives 2025 Rosemary Zander Award

April 16, 2025

Affton High School senior Vivian Lang was recently recognized as a 2025 Rosemary Zander Award winner by the Special School District (SSD) of St. Louis County. "Vivian never backs down from a challenge,...

Affton School District hires third school resource officer for 2025-26 school year

Affton School District hires third school resource officer for 2025-26 school year

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor April 10, 2025

The Affton Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of the district’s third school resource officer (SRO) for the 2025-26 school year at its April 1 meeting. The new SRO position is yet...

The Lutheran South baseball team competed in a tournament in Florida while on spring break. Photo courtesy of Lutheran South High School.

Lutheran South baseball donates to Florida food pantry over spring break

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor April 10, 2025

During the school’s spring break, the Lutheran South High School baseball team traveled to St. Petersburg, Florida, for a tournament. While they competed fiercely – winning five of their seven games...

An Affton High School student high-fives a supporter of Steve Davila outside of Affton High School. Davila successfully ran for the open Affton Fire Protection District Board of Directors seat, winning by a vote of 55.6% to 44.4% against incumbent Chris Volz.

April 8 general municipal election results

April 8, 2025

A number of elections – including fire, municipal and school boards, as well as multiple local and county-wide propositions – were decided on Tuesday, April 8. Incumbent Chris Volz was defeated...

Read The Call’s candidate questionnaires for the April 8 election

Read The Call’s candidate questionnaires for the April 8 election

April 8, 2025

The Call’s candidate questionnaires offer the most complete glimpse you’ll find of candidates’ views leading up to an election. View a complete collection of the Call Candidate Questionnaires for...

Affton Historical Society hosts annual ‘Bunny Hutch’

April 2, 2025

The Affton Historical Society is hosting its 29th annual “Bunny Hutch” this month at the Historic Oakland House Museum, 7801 Genesta Ave. The event – running April 5, 6, 9, 10, 12 and 13 – will...

The Lutheran South baseball team competed in a tournament in Florida while on spring break. Photo courtesy of Lutheran South High School.

Lutheran South baseball donates to Florida food pantry

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor April 2, 2025

During the school’s spring break, the Lutheran South High School baseball team traveled to St. Petersburg, Florida, for a tournament. While they competed fiercely – winning five of their seven games...

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