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St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Fire director looking forward to serving district another six years

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 25, 2023

When Aaron Hilmer was first elected to the Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors almost 20 years ago, the first few years were “contentious.” Now, as he enters his fourth term, the...

The Missouri State Capitol building in Jefferson City.

Presidential primary would return under bill approved by the Missouri House

By Samantha Dietel, Missouri Independent April 25, 2023

The House gave initial approval April 17 to a bill that would reinstate the presidential preference primary in Missouri. The bill was amended to establish that the primary will take place on “the...

Jeff Wolman

Hassler, Pretto appointed to fill vacancies left by their disqualification

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 18, 2023

The Mehlville Board of Education swore in a returning member, selected its president and vice president, and filled two vacancies at its meeting last week. Director Scott Huegeirch was absent from the...

Snow cone stand, telecommunications tower up for hearings at county planning panel

Snow cone stand, telecommunications tower up for hearings at county planning panel

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 12, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission will conduct public hearings next week on three projects in South County. The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, in the County Council Chambers at...

Planning Commission hears petition for new private school

Planning Commission hears petition for new private school

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 5, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission heard a petition for a conditional use permit for a new private school in Oakville at its public hearing March 20. Victory Christian Academy, a private Christian...

April 4 election results from around south St. Louis County

April 4 election results from around south St. Louis County

By Staff Report April 5, 2023

These are the final, unofficial election results for South County from the April 4 election as of Wednesday morning, with 100 percent of precincts reporting. Look for continuing coverage online and in...

Hassler, Pretto disqualified for Mehlville Board of Education

April 3, 2023

Two candidates for the Mehlville School District Board of Education were disqualified from the municipal elections Tuesday. The school district said in an email to families and district residents Monday...

Baumgarth, Hilmer vie for Mehlville Fire board

Baumgarth, Hilmer vie for Mehlville Fire board

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 23, 2023

Editor's note: The following article appeared in the March 23 print edition of The Call. Read web-exclusive questions and answers from the candidates at the end of this article.  Mehlville Fire Protection...

Supporters make case for Mehlville Proposition E

Supporters make case for Mehlville Proposition E

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 21, 2023

Supporters of the Mehlville School District’s Proposition E on the ballot Tuesday, April 4, are hoping the school district’s voters approve the first tax rate increase since 2015. Proposition E, for...

Jeff Haug

Mehlville School District announces next superintendent

March 15, 2023

The Mehlville School District hired its next superintendent. Jeff Haug, chief operations officer for Special School District of St. Louis, will take the helm July 1 the district announced Monday. He...

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