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The South County Police Business Association hosted its annual awards ceremony on Oct. 15 at the River City Casino Hotel.

South County Police Business Association honors two local officers with annual awards

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor October 23, 2025

In front of a large crowd of friends, family, peers, business associates and local elected officials, Officer Marcus Bechtold of the Affton-Southwest Precinct and Officer Bradley Tucker of the South County...

Takeiros Mex-Grill, 5828 S. Lindbergh Blvd., is set to open at the site of a former a Steak ’n Shake restaurant in Green Park.

Long-awaited Takeiros Mex-Grill hopes to open soon in Green Park

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter October 16, 2025

After a long wait, Takeiros Mex-Grill — located at 5828 S. Lindbergh Blvd. — has plans to open, though the official timeline remains unclear. “We’re getting closer every day and we couldn’t...

Green Park City Hall.

Green Park sets non-zero tax rate on commercial property for first time

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter October 9, 2025

For the first time since the city of Green Park’s founding in 1995, there will be a non-zero tax rate on commercial real estate. The Green Park Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance setting the commercial...

A rendering of Bruster’s Real Ice Cream at 5702 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Image courtesy of the City of Green Park.

Green Park board approves walk-up ice cream shop at former Church’s Texas Chicken location

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor September 25, 2025

Those with a sweet tooth are in luck. Following the Green Park Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation of approval on Sept. 2, the municipality’s Board of Aldermen approved the final development...

A group of Green Park residents, primarily made up of a few families, stood outside Green Park City Hall with signs reading “Let the Children Play” before the Green Park Board of Aldermen's April 21 meeting.

Green Park board bans basketball hoops, young families speak out

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor September 25, 2025

A new phrase debuted at the Green Park Board of Aldermen’s Sept. 15 meeting: “Karens over kids.” This was said by longtime resident Ron Laszewski following the board’s decision to officially...

Green Park City Hall.

Dog rescued from extreme heat by Green Park officer

August 28, 2025

On July 22, St. Louis County police officer Jeremy Hake, contracted in Green Park,  received a call about a barking dog on Bobmar Drive. The citizen who alerted City Hall was worried for the dog, who...

Green Park City Hall.

Green Park to host 30th anniversary party

August 21, 2025

In honor of its 30th anniversary as an official city, Green Park is hosting a celebration on Sept. 14. Scheduled to be held at Green Park City Hall, 11100 Mueller Road, from 1-6 p.m., the event will...

Incredible Pizza Company, 5254 S Lindbergh Blvd.

Incredible Pizza’s South County location will close this month after 13 years

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter August 4, 2025

Incredible Pizza — a staple for birthday parties, family outings and pizza lovers — has announced that it will close its South County location after Aug. 17. It is the only location of America’s...

St. Johns United Church of Christ, 11333 St. Johns Church Road.

St. Johns Church will reduce ‘nonstop’ church bells, music

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 16, 2025

Those living or working near St. Johns United Church of Christ, 11333 St. Johns Church Road, have likely heard the now-familiar chime of the church’s bell tower. The usual hour strikes have recently...

Green Park City Hall.

Diane DeLonjay resigns as Green Park’s deputy city clerk after 17 years

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor July 4, 2025

Diane DeLonjay resigned from her position as the City of Green Park’s deputy city clerk on June 30. She served in the position for 17 years.  “I have truly valued the opportunity to serve this...

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