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South St. Louis County News

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Heintz Road Bridge in July 2023. Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Heintz Road Bridge reopens

August 1, 2023

After being closed for several months for a bridge replacement project, Heintz Road and the Heintz Road Bridge officially reopened last week. The road, which had been closed since March 2023 to replace...

States first infant rescue box will be in South County

State’s first infant rescue box will be in South County

July 31, 2023

The state's first infant rescue box will be dedicated Aug. 8 in south St. Louis County. Safe Haven Baby Boxes, a safety device that allows mothers in crisis to safely place a newborn in a secured incubator...

Mehlville Superintendent Jeff Haug

Mehlville School District’s new superintendent excited for future

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 25, 2023

The Mehlville School Distirct welcomed its new superintendent this month. Dr. Jeff Haug officially started with the district July 3. He takes the helm from former Superintendent Chris Gaines, who retired...

Mehlville Superintendent Jeff Haug

Meet Mehlville’s new superintendent

July 12, 2023

The Mehlville School District will host a meet and greet with its new superintendent July 27. District residents can come out and meet Dr. Jeff Haug, Thursday, July 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Oakville...

The Green Park Aldi, 11185 South Towne Square, pictured in December 2020.

New Aldi among petitions to be heard by Planning Commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 12, 2023

A proposed Aldi grocery store in South County is one of the public hearings scheduled to be heard by the St. Louis County Planning Commission this month. The Planning Commission will meet Monday, July...

Winning lottery ticket bought at local QT

Winning lottery ticket bought at local QT

June 28, 2023

One lucky Missouri Lottery player won $50,000 on a “Froot Loot” scratchers ticket she bought at a South County QuikTrip, 3475 Lemay Ferry Road. There are only 10 of these top prizes. “At first...

New work schedule, pay increase among MFPD union negotiation items

New work schedule, pay increase among MFPD union negotiation items

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter June 28, 2023

Ty Cardona, district captain and shop steward of Mehlville Local 2665 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, presented 10 negotiation items to the Mehlville Fire Protection District Directors’...

Our Lady of Providence card club

Our Lady of Providence card club is a bridge to camaraderie, friendship

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter June 27, 2023

Terry Meystrik has been playing cards with the Our Lady of Providence couples and ladies bridge clubs for about 55 years. More than five decades later, the clubs – and the friends she has made along...

Mehlville graduation 2020.

Mehlville School District among 20 districts statewide seeking waiver from MAP tests

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 27, 2023

The Affton, Lindbergh and Mehlville school districts were recently three of 20 districts statewide to present a proposal to the Missouri State Board of Education that would do away with MAP testing in...

Rain didn’t stop South County from enjoying the 20th year of the JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks
Park Wednesday, July 3, 2019, featuring live music, an appearance from County Executive Sam Page and
a fireworks show.

Celebrate the Fourth at the JB Blast

June 26, 2023

Editor's note: The JB Blast has been rescheduled to Friday, July 21 due to weather.  The JB Blast, presented by River City Casino and Hotel, returns June 30 to Jefferson Barracks Park in celebration...

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