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Green Park Officer Jeremy Hake, right, with former Mayor Bob Reinagel at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Green Park McDonalds in 2017.

Special meeting called to discuss Green Park police services gets nowhere

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor November 23, 2023

A special meeting was called by the Green Park Board of Aldermen on Nov. 8 to discuss the city’s contract with the St. Louis County Police Department, though ultimately it led to little actual discussion...

Lindbergh High School student Colin Yarbrough practiced his piloting skills by flying over Mount Everest on a flight simulator, pictured above, during his Aviation 1 class Oct. 24. The Aviation 1 class is part of Lindbergh School’s new two-year program that helps students learn the basics of aviation, and gives them the opportunity to get their drone pilot’s license. “It’s fun,” teacher Rob Droege said. “They’re learning math, they’re learning science, but in a real practical sense. They can see how it fits and how it’s working. And that’s a lot more fun, they’re really engaged with that.”

Lindbergh High School’s aviation program takes flight

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter November 22, 2023

In most classrooms, paper airplanes are – and have long been – considered a disruption. In Rob Droege’s classroom, however, paper airplanes are a part of the curriculum. Last spring, the Lindbergh...

Green Park approves final plan for R.V. Wagner

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

The Green Park Board of Aldermen unanimously passed an ordinance approving the final development plan for an office warehouse building with associated outside storage at its Oct. 16 meeting. The applicant,...

A rendering from the developer of the proposed redevelopment of the vacant Weekends Only at 6303 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The redevelopment would include a Dogwood Social House restaurant, retail space, a self-storage facility and two outs. Rendering via St. Louis County.

Traffic, noise are concerns of Dogwood Social House neighbors

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 16, 2023

Noise and traffic were the main concerns expressed by residents at the St. Louis County Planning Commission’s public hearing on Oct. 9 regarding a proposed Dogwood Social House at the former Weekends...

Green Park road closed at Interstate 55

Green Park road closed at Interstate 55

October 9, 2023

Green Park Road under Interstate 55 is currently closed, and is expected to remain closed through Oct. 23. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation closed Green Park Road under the I-55 bridge...

Green Park City Hall

South County municipalities set their tax rates after reassessment year

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter October 3, 2023

The Sunset Hills, Crestwood and Green Park Boards of Aldermen all recently voted to set the 2023 tax rates for each of their municipalities at their latest board meetings. On Sept. 26, the Sunset Hills...

Green Park City Hall

City hires code enforcement officer

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter September 26, 2023

After two years of vacancy, the code enforcement officer position for the City of Green Park has finally been filled. At the city’s Sept. 18 Board of Aldermen meeting, William Dorsey was appointed...

MoDOT shifting northbound I-55 lanes in South County Friday

MoDOT shifting northbound I-55 lanes in South County Friday

September 18, 2023

Drivers traveling Interstate 55 in south St. Louis County between Lindbergh Boulevard and Reavis Barracks Road should be aware of a planned lane shift Friday. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation...

The Wild Horse Ammunition company logo, from the companys website at wildhorseammunition.com.

Aldermen reject petition for ammunition storage warehouse in Green Park

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 8, 2023

A petition for a limited development plan to construct an ammunition warehouse in Green Park failed to move forward at the Aug. 21 Board of Aldermen meeting. According to the company’s website, Wild...

Community feedback will shape the next phase of Lindbergh Schools’ strategic plan

Community feedback will shape the next phase of Lindbergh Schools’ strategic plan

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter August 23, 2023

Before its regular meeting Aug. 15, the Lindbergh Board of Education held a workshop to discuss the district’s upcoming five-year strategic plan. Dr. Todd White, a representative of EGL Association,...

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