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The new sand volleyball court at Whitecliff Park.

Sand volleyball court installed by city staff at Whitecliff Park saves Crestwood funds

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 8, 2025

Nestled beside the tennis courts, a new sand volleyball court has taken up residence at Whitecliff Park in Crestwood. The court recently opened to the public after a roughly month-long installation process,...

Green Park City Hall.

Diane DeLonjay resigns as Green Park’s deputy city clerk after 17 years

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor July 4, 2025

Diane DeLonjay resigned from her position as the City of Green Park’s deputy city clerk on June 30. She served in the position for 17 years.  “I have truly valued the opportunity to serve this...

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.

Surveys requesting community feeback on Mehlville levy plan delayed in post

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 3, 2025

The Mehlville School District has been seeking community feedback via survey on a new plan to adapt existing levies. Surveys were sent to a random sample of 4,000 registered voters, but many of these surveys...

The temporary "mini-round" at the intersection of Leawood Drive and Liggett Avenue.

New speed humps, mini-roundabouts approved to reduce speeding on Liggett Avenue

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 3, 2025

Traffic concerns on Liggett Avenue took center stage at the June 24 Crestwood Board of Aldermen meeting.  Residents of Liggett and the surrounding neighborhoods showed up to state their case for a...

Lane Carl holds her books in front of a firetruck. Photo provided by Jeremy Housewright.

Local firefighter publishes her second book, ‘Indie Becomes an Engineer’

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call July 3, 2025

Before she ever pulled a firehose or backed a fire engine into the bay, Lane Carl — a firefighter and paramedic at Rock Community Fire Protection District — was standing in front of a whiteboard with...

Students went on a sight-seeing trip to the city of Tübingen, Germany, which is in the southwest region of the country. Photo provided by Tara Landers.

LHS orchestra members perform two concerts in Stuttgart, Germany

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 3, 2025

Lindbergh High School’s orchestra took its show on the road with two recent performances in Stuttgart, Germany. From June 14-20, students of all grades in all three of LHS’s orchestras had the...

Despite the rainy evening, fireworks lit up the sky at the 2025 JB Blast.

South County braves rain to attend JB Blast

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 2, 2025

The JB Blast — South County’s “biggest Fourth of July celebration” — returned to the Jefferson Barracks Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre on June 27. Following a storm that swept across St....

Crestwood amends residential fencing language

Crestwood amends residential fencing language

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter July 2, 2025

An ordinance to amend language about residential fencing in Crestwood’s municipal code was passed at the June 24 Crestwood Board of Aldermen meeting. The amendments aim to improve safety and visibility...

Three suspects to go before circuit court for November tequila theft in Crestwood

Three suspects to go before circuit court for November tequila theft in Crestwood

June 30, 2025

Three suspects were bound over for circuit court after appearing before the St. Louis County grand jury last week for the November 2024 theft of $847.93 in tequila — a Class D felony. The three suspects...

The Crestwood aquatic center.

Where to cool off by the pool in South County

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter June 30, 2025

Early summer brought a heat wave surging across St. Louis, with heat indices in the high-90s and 100s, and temperatures are anticipated to stay high through the Fourth of July weekend. Looking to escape...

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