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Lutheran South student shines in Muny debut

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter September 6, 2024

For as long as she can remember, Lutheran South senior AnnaKait Peters-Bahkou has been immersed in the world of theater. “She was four, almost five, and said, ‘I want to do this for the rest of...

Sara Mosavi and her memoir, "Traveling with the wind."

Affton teen’s memoir chronicles journey from Kabul to St. Louis

August 15, 2024

Sara Mosavi, a 17-year-old immigrant from Kabul, Afghanistan, and a 2024 graduate of Affton High School, is set to publish her memoir “Traveling With the Wind.” The book, written while she was in...

Operation Food Search and the county library will offer free after-school meals at libraries for the upcoming school year, including the Weber Road Branch, pictured above in 2019. Photo courtesy of the St. Louis County Library.

After-school meals start Aug. 19 at Weber Road library branch

August 15, 2024

After-school meals will be available at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library for the upcoming school year beginning Aug. 19, in partnership with Operation Food Search. Meals...

Affton School District receives EPA grant for 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Program

Affton School District receives EPA grant for 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Program

August 8, 2024

The Affton School District was named one of 18 school districts in the state as a recipient of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. The Biden-Harris...

Veterinary clinic, vehicle service facility proposals on Planning Commission’s agenda

Veterinary clinic, vehicle service facility proposals on Planning Commission’s agenda

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 8, 2024

The St. Louis County Planning Commission is set to hear petitions for a veterinary clinic and vehicle service facility in South County at its meeting next week. The commission will meet Monday, Aug. 12...

Voters line up outside Cliff Cave Library in Oakville to vote in the 2020 primary election.

Ernie Trakas loses reelection bid, Amendment No. 4 passes and other results from the Aug. 6 primary races

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 7, 2024

Editor's note: This article will continue to be updated as election results are confirmed. A number of local primary races were decided in elections on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Among the key races for...

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...

From left, Kenneth Abram and Cijo Mathews

Kenneth Abram, Cijo Mathews vie in primary for House District 92 seat

By Staff Report July 23, 2024

Lemay resident Kenneth Abram and South County business owner Cijo Mathews will vie in the Republican primary on Aug. 6 for the Missouri House of Representatives 92nd District. The winner will face incumbent...

SSM Health offering free physicals

SSM Health offering free physicals

July 18, 2024

SSM Health Sports Medicine is offering free sports physicals with its partnered high schools on July 24, July 29 and Aug. 3. Students from Affton, Bayless, Hancock and Lutheran South high schools can...

James Cova

Flags will fly at half-staff in Missouri to honor fallen Affton Fire Capt. James Cova

July 17, 2024

The United States and Missouri flags will fly at half-staff Thursday in honor of Affton Fire Protection District Capt. James Cova, 54, of High Ridge, who died July 9 at the Affton firehouse. Missouri...

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