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Local bands perform free shows across St. Louis County parks this summer

Local bands perform free shows across St. Louis County parks this summer

June 4, 2025

 Editor's Note: The Two Pedros concert on June 4 was canceled due to inclement weather. In celebration of its 75th year, the St. Louis County Parks and Recreation Department invites the South County...

Samuel Engel

Oakville High School sophomore Samuel Engel makes waves in local music scene

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor May 22, 2025

Though only a sophomore at Oakville High School, Samuel Engel has already made a name for himself in the local music scene.  Starting his musical journey on drums during the COVID-19 pandemic, Engel...

Missouri’s first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed in South County at the Mehlville Fire Protection District’s Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The box was dedicated at a ribbon cutting event Aug. 8 2023, pictured above, which was attended by Rep. Jim Murphy of Oakville (pictured center) – who sponsored the legislation for the baby boxes, Mehlville Fire Chief Brian Hendricks and then-Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously and safely surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

Bill funding newborn rescue boxes heads to Missouri governor

By Anna Spoerre, Missouri Independent May 12, 2025

A bill that would help fund the installation of rescue boxes for parents in crisis to anonymously relinquish newborns to the state is headed to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe. State Rep. Jim Murphy, a St....

Gavin Kolley

Arnold man charged with involuntary manslaughter for killing Oakville woman in car crash

May 12, 2025

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on May 7 on Gavin Kolley, 37, of Arnold, for killing an Oakville woman in a head-on crash on May 6. Kolley – charged with first-degree...

An Oakville player slides to safety.

Oakville baseball off to solid start

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call May 7, 2025

Overall, it’s been a strong spring for Oakville baseball. Currently sitting at a 15-8 record, as of May 8, the Tigers can attribute this in large part to outstanding pitching performances and a dependable...

Ed and MaryAnn Ryan.

Ed Ryan sworn in for fourth term on Mehlville Fire board

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor May 7, 2025

Ed Ryan took his fourth oath of office to serve on the Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors at the board’s May 1 meeting. Ryan, first elected in 2007 and most recently reelected in...

Mehlville School District middle schools return to traditional grading

Mehlville School District middle schools return to traditional grading

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor May 1, 2025

Following an in-depth review, the Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved changing the grading system utilized at the district’s middle schools from standards-based grading to traditional grading...

The six Eagel Scouts, from left to right: Nicolas Della Croce, Chase Webster-Brown, Jacob Webster-Brown, James Dooley, Tommy Taylor and Sean Cajigal. Photo provided by Lori Brown.

Six local students earn Eagle Scout rank

May 1, 2025

Six Scouts from Troop 647 of St. Francis of Assisi were awarded the honor of Eagle Scout on March 6. The six Scouts – Nicolas Della Croce, Chase Webster-Brown, Jacob Webster-Brown, James Dooley, Tommy...

An Oakville player swings low while running to get a shallow ball.

Oakville tennis falls to Lafayette

April 30, 2025

Oakville played Lafayette on April 23, falling 1-8. The loss put the Tigers at 1-8 on the season, while the Lancers moved up to 11-9. As of April 30, Oakville is at 1-11 on the season after losing...

Mehlville board approves purchase of new trailer

Mehlville board approves purchase of new trailer

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor April 24, 2025

Due to the dilapidated nature of the current transportation trailer, the Mehlville Board of Education approved the purchase of a new transportation trailer for the district at its April 10 meeting.  “The...

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