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Utility poles bisect the narrow sidewalks on the west side of Lemay Ferry Road in October 2020, presenting issues for those who use wheelchairs or have other mobility concerns.  The east side of Lemay Ferry has accessible sidewalks, but for anyone on the west side, the only way to reach the accessible east sidewalk is by directly crossing the street, or riding in the street next to the burn to the closest crosswalk at Victory Drive.

St. Louis County Executive vetoes pedestrian safety bill

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 6, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page vetoed a bill last week that would have prohibited pedestrians from walking in county roadways if a sidewalk is available. The bill, sponsored by 6th District Councilman...

Mehlville Board of Education approves bids for facilities

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 31, 2023

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved two facilities bids at its May 18 meeting. The first bid approved by the board was $231,649 for asphalt repair at Mosaic Elementary School from Byrne...

MFPD exploring hiring registered nurses to be part of ambulance crews

MFPD exploring hiring registered nurses to be part of ambulance crews

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 31, 2023

The Mehlville Fire Protection District is looking into placing registered nurses on ambulances. At the May 24 Board of Directors meeting, Chief Brian Hendricks said that he was interested in exploring...

Proposition S construction at Blades Elementary School in the Mehlville School District on Aug. 15, 2022.

District will use other funds for some Prop S projects

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 23, 2023

Rising construction and labor costs have forced the Mehlville School District to find alternative funding methods for some facility projects originally slated to be covered by Proposition S. The Mehlville...

A Rogers Elementary teacher on the first day of school in August 2020 teaches virtually.

Mehlville ratifies teacher MOU, includes Prop E salary increases

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 9, 2023

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously adopted the memorandum of understanding, or MOU, between the Mehlville School District and its teachers May 4. According to Superintendent Chris Gaines, there...

Planning panel hearing two proposals in South County

Planning panel hearing two proposals in South County

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 5, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission is holding three public hearings at its meeting May 15, two of which are located in South County. The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, May 15 at the...

Recipients of the Mehlville School Districts 2006 Distinguished Service Award from left, are: Rich Huddleston, Bobbie Aldy and Marea Kluth-Hoppe.

Mehlville BOE names Rogers Elementary library after volunteer

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 5, 2023

The Mehlville School District Board of Education voted unanimously last week to change the name of the Rogers Elementary library after a library volunteer. The Board of Education voted unanimously to...

Commission recommends CUP for Victory Christian Academy

Commission recommends CUP for Victory Christian Academy

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 28, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission voted to recommend a new private school in South County at its executive session this month. The commission voted 6-1 at its meeting April 11 to recommend a conditional...

Citizens vote at the Sunset Hills Community Center April 2, 2019.

Final election results from around South County from the April 4 election

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 26, 2023

These are the final, official election results for South County from the April 4 election as of April 13, with 100 percent of precincts reporting. There are 650,198 registered voters in the county; 117,864...

Mehlville School District students and staff thank voters for their support for Prop E after the election April 4. Prop E passed with almost 64 percent of the vote.

Voters approve first levy increase in Mehlville School District since 2015

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 25, 2023

The Mehlville School District passed its first tax rate increase in almost 10 years April 4 when voters approved Proposition E with over 63% of the vote. Proposition E, for “Ensuring high-quality teachers...

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