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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Heat advisory issued through Friday, Thursday expected to be hottest day of the period

Heat advisory issued through Friday, Thursday expected to be hottest day of the period

June 28, 2023

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a heat advisory through Friday evening Dangerous heat is expected this afternoon in central Missouri and then across a broader area Thursday, June...

Ameren Missouri plans to add four solar farms in the coming years capable of producing enough energy to power 95,000 homes.

Ameren plans solar farms that can power 95,000 homes

By Allison Kite, Missouri Independent June 28, 2023

Ameren Missouri plans to open four solar farms by 2026 capable of powering a combined 95,000 homes, the company announced June 20. Ameren, an investor-owned electric utility serving St. Louis and eastern...

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...

Sixth District St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas, the councils presiding officer at the time, listens to public comment from mothers of St. Louis County policemen at a 2019 council meeting.

Council public comment split into two sections

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 27, 2023

The public will now be able to provide input at St. Louis County Council meetings prior to the council taking action on any legislative items. A resolution introduced by 6th District Councilman Ernie...

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...

Georgia man charged for gaming machine thefts in South County

Georgia man charged for gaming machine thefts in South County

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter June 21, 2023

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges last week against a Georgia man for one count of felony stealing after allegedly stealing more than $30,000 using an altered $100 bill.  Tio...

County Executive Sam Page vetoes bill permitting tobacco sales near schools

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 20, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page vetoed a bill last month that would have loosened restrictions regarding tobacco sales near schools. The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Council Chairwoman Shalonda...

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 closest crosswalk at Victory Drive.

Motion to override executive’s veto of pedestrian safety bill fails

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 19, 2023

A motion to override St. Louis County Executive Sam Page’s veto of a bill aimed at keeping pedestrians off roadways failed to get enough votes at last week’s County Council meeting. The legislation,...

MoDOT conducting several projects in South County

MoDOT conducting several projects in South County

June 16, 2023

Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated Interstate 55 would be closed between Reavis Barracks Road and Bayless Avenue this weekend. This is not the case. MoDOT has closed some...

Stephen Wehrman

Search continues for missing Green Park man

June 13, 2023

The South County precinct of the St. Louis County Police Department has issued an endangered silver advisory for a man missing since June 6. Steve Wehrman, 61, of the 9500 block of Herpel Lane,...

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