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Henry Pupillo, a Bernard Middle School student enrolled in the Flight and Space course, demonstrates how to use the new flight simulator. "I’m going towards the right — that’s called left turn tendency," he explained. "You tend to turn one way, so you want to try and push down on the rudder pedals to straighten yourself out. When you want to start taking off, you start pulling up on the yoke very slowly and you start to accelerate."

Bernard Middle School students practice, test piloting skills on new flight simulator

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor November 6, 2025

Those enrolled in Bernard Middle School’s Flight and Space course now have the opportunity to hone their recently learned skills, hop in a cockpit and pilot a plane — sort of. The Oakville middle...

Pro-Proposition A yard signs line the green space at Bernard Middle School on Election Day, Nov. 4, 2025.

Nov. 4 election results: Mehlville School District Proposition A passes

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor November 4, 2025

Mehlville School District Proposition A — a zero-tax rate increase proposal to adapt local levies,  annually generating $1.4 million for routine maintenance and infrastructure in the school district...

A worker places new letters on the front of Mehlville Senior High School as one of the final touches of Proposition P improvements at the school. Prop P was approved by voters in 2000, and was one of the last times Mehlville made a significant investment in its facilties.

Voters will weigh in on Mehlville’s Prop A as November election approaches

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter October 31, 2025

Voters will have the chance to vote on Proposition A — a new, zero-tax rate increase proposal — on Nov. 4. The adaptation of local levies would generate an annual $1.4 million for routine maintenance...

Residents vote in the 2024 general election at Lindbergh High School, 5000 Lindbergh Blvd.

Find polling locations for the Nov. 4 election

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor October 31, 2025

This year’s November Special Election will be held in just seven St. Louis County districts. Among the seven districts is the Mehlville School District, where residents will vote on Proposition A, a...

Mike "Mr. Mike" Edwards.

Beasley Elementary honors late custodian with playground name

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor October 29, 2025

When longtime Beasley Elementary School custodian Mike Edwards — known affectionately as “Mr. Mike” to students and staff — unexpectedly died in February, the whole community felt it. “Even...

Robotics teams from across Missouri, Illinois ad beyond gathered at Oakville High School on Oct. 11 for the Gateway Robotics Challenge. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

Oakville hosts 30 robotics teams for preseason competition

October 23, 2025

In collaboration with Lutheran High School St. Charles, Westminster Christian Academy and four Wentzville high schools, the Oakville Dynamics — Oakville High School’s robotics team — hosted the annual...

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...

Milburn Road and neighboring streets will close on Friday for Oakville parade

Milburn Road and neighboring streets will close on Friday for Oakville parade

October 17, 2025

As Oakville High School hosts its annual homecoming parade on Oct. 17, there will be several road closures beginning at 4 p.m. and lasting until the festivities conclude.  The parade will leave OHS...

Mike Archer

County to discuss banning panhandling on roadways, citing growing safety concerns

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor October 16, 2025

District 6 Councilman Mike Archer (R-Oakville) has spearheaded a revived effort to prohibit individuals from soliciting donations on the roadways in St. Louis County, citing safety concerns as the push...

Local municipalities, school districts set 2025 tax rates

Local municipalities, school districts set 2025 tax rates

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter October 9, 2025

As of Oct. 1, tax rates have been voted on and submitted to St. Louis County’s Director of Revenue. 2025 is a reassessment year, which means the county’s assessors revalue property to match the current...

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