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Man charged in connection with Sunset Hills resident’s murder

December 15, 2025

Joseph Marino, 30, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution after Sunset Hills resident Melissa Anderson, 64, was...

Beasley Elementary School second graders play on The Mr. Mike Playground during recess on Oct. 22.

South County school districts receive good marks on state performance reports

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter December 11, 2025

The 2024-2025 Annual Performance Reports (APR) were released last month by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and South County school districts are ranking high among public...

Lindbergh color guard students march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Lindbergh color guard students march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter December 11, 2025

Every year on Thanksgiving Day, a massive troupe of floats, balloons, celebrities and performers make their way through the crowded streets of New York City in the beloved Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade....

Affton senior selected to join All-State Honor Choir, first from district to be chosen in decades

Affton senior selected to join All-State Honor Choir, first from district to be chosen in decades

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter December 11, 2025

Editor's Note: Previous reporting, per a source from the district, stated that David McKenzie was the first student from the district in decades to be accepted into an All-State ensemble — whether that...

Suzanne Corbett demonstrates 19th-century baking methods to a curious young onlooker in the historic stone kitchen at White Haven, President Ulysses S. Grant’s home, on Dec. 6.

Community members learn historical holiday baking techniques

December 10, 2025

As usual, the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, was selected for this year’s “A Spirited Holiday Past” event held that day across 20 local historical sites on Dec. 6. President...

Shoppers support local businesses at sixth annual Oakville Community Holiday Crawl

Shoppers support local businesses at sixth annual Oakville Community Holiday Crawl

December 10, 2025

The sixth annual Oakville Community Holiday Crawl was held on Dec. 6 at various local small businesses on Telegraph Road.  Participating businesses included: Addi Lu’s, Agape Yoga, Aloha Hawaiian...

Kelly Stahlhuth. Photo courtesy of the Bayless School District.

Bayless tennis coach Kelly Stahlhuth named high school coach of the year

By Ashlynn Couch, Staff Reporter December 4, 2025

When people think of tennis, they may think of country clubs and private courts, but that’s not what Bayless High School tennis coach Kelly Stahlhuth believes to be an accurate representation. For years...

Ryan Harrell (middle), with his parents, his wife and his two daughters at the Crestwood Board of Aldermen's Nov. 25 meeting. Photo by AJ McNaughton, Crestwood's communications manager.

Ryan Harrell takes over Crestwood Fire Chief position

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor December 4, 2025

Crestwood has officially hired a new fire chief following unanimous approval by the Board of Aldermen. Ryan Harrell, the battalion chief for the Clayton Fire Department, will now helm Crestwood’s department,...

Historic Sappington House

‘A Spirited Holiday Past’ returns to South County

December 4, 2025

Historic St. Louis is linking together over 20 historic sites for this year’s ‘A Spirited Holiday Past.’ The festive event will be held on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participating sites in...

Oakville High School senior Addie Frank. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

Addie Frank drafted into new Women’s Pro Baseball League by Los Angeles

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor December 4, 2025

Following a stellar performance during tryouts in August, Oakville High School senior Addie Frank was drafted on Nov. 20 by Los Angeles in the sixth round of the first-ever Women’s Pro Baseball League...

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