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Mayor Scott Shipley (middle) breaks ground at the new Crestwood Community Center site with community members and elected officials om May 23.

Ground is broken on new Crestwood Community Center

By Ashlynn Perez, Staff Reporter June 5, 2025

Dirt has been overturned in Whitecliff Park — one of the first tangible signs of the new Crestwood Community Center.  On May 23, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, where...

Mayor Scott Shipley and Cliff pose together at the Crestwood Aquatic Center. Photo provided by the City of Crestwood.

Crestwood’s polar bear mascot, Cliff, is back

June 4, 2025

This summer, Crestwood residents may see a familiar, furry face popping up at city events: Cliff the polar bear is back in South County. Crestwood’s mascot made his return recently, showing up to...

Lindbergh Schools named 2024 Heritage Award winner

Lindbergh Schools named 2024 Heritage Award winner

May 29, 2025

Lindbergh Schools’ mission statement is simple: “Excellence in learning. Designing the future.” But on May 20, the district instead looked to its past as it received the 2024 Heritage Award by the...

LHS boys volleyball wins districts

LHS boys volleyball wins districts

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call May 20, 2025

With a district championship on the line, junior Cohen Boehm showcased why he’s the heartbeat of the Lindbergh boys volleyball team, powering the Flyers to a 25-21, 26-24, 23-25, 25-22 win over Lutheran...

Two Long Elementary School students climb up a piece of new equipment. The new playground was designed to be inclusive of all abilities and ages.

New Crestwood Park playgrounds officially open with ribbon cutting

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor May 14, 2025

With the help of Crestwood’s elected officials and several lucky Long Elementary School students, the two new playgrounds at Crestwood Park officially opened with a ribbon cutting on May 6.  The...

A volunteer smiles with a shovel.

Community plants trees, shrubs at Crestwood Park

May 7, 2025

Despite the rainy weather, community members planted trees and shrubs along the creek at Crestwood Park, located off Meadowfern Drive, on May 3.  The event – attended by dozens of community members,...

After taking her oath of office at the Crestwood Board of Aldermen’s April 22 meeting, Crestwood’s newly-elected Ward 4 Alderwoman Megan Gadallah smiles with her family — her husband, Marwan, and their children, Maya, Mila and Malec. Gadallah defeated her opponent, Steven Liddy, in the April 8 election, receiving over 60% of votes.

Crestwood board bids farewell to Tony Kennedy, welcomes Megan Gadallah

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor May 1, 2025

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen certified the April 8 election results at its April 22 meeting, accepting Megan Gadallah – the city’s first millennial alderperson – as its new Ward 4 Alderwoman. Though...

The new bridge at Whitecliff Park.

Whitecliff Park bridge reopens

April 30, 2025

After months of construction, the Whitecliff Park Bridge officially opened April 23, about a week and a half ahead of schedule. The temporary vehicle entrance off Vauk Lane near the tennis courts,...

Lindbergh soccer eyes postseason push

Lindbergh soccer eyes postseason push

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call April 24, 2025

The Lindbergh High School girls soccer team notched a statement win on April 14, shutting out Union 2-0 behind a dominant performance from sophomore standout Kasey Patten. Patten netted both goals—one...

The members of the Lindbergh High School racquetball team who attended nationals pose with their trophies and medals. Photo courtesy of Joshua Jones, one of Lindbergh racquetball's coaches.

LHS racquetball succeeds at nationals

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor April 24, 2025

Twenty-eight players representing the Lindbergh High School racquetball team beat program records at this year’s National High School Racquetball Championships, winning second place in the nation across...

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