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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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County Council approves property tax freeze for seniors

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 24, 2023

The St. Louis County Council approved an ordinance last week that will freeze property taxes for eligible seniors. The bill passed 4-2 at the council’s Oct. 17 meeting, with 3rd District Councilman...

Caroline Pingel and Elise Norman in Washington D.C. Photo provided by Elise Norman.

Cor Jesu student places top six in the country in YMCA Changemakers competition

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter October 24, 2023

Cor Jesu junior Caroline Pingel has always known she has wanted to go into the medical field. From a young age her love for math and science began, and with time it has only grown. Despite playing field...

Lemay man facing charges for stealing, attempting to cash stolen lottery tickets

Lemay man facing charges for stealing, attempting to cash stolen lottery tickets

October 18, 2023

Charges were issued last week by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s office against a Lemay man who attempted to cash stolen lottery tickets. According to the St. Louis County Police Department,...

An aerial view of the office building that is undergoing renovations to become the new Mehlville Central Office at 2900 Lemay Ferry Road, from the buildings real estate listing in March 2021.

Mehlville BOE approves bid for phase one of new Central Office project

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 18, 2023

The Mehlville School District Board of Education approved a bid last month to move forward with phase one of the school district’s new Central Office. The board voted unanimously Sept. 21 to approve...

Mehlville Fire sets tax rates, sees $418M increase in assessed values

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 17, 2023

The Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Director’s set the district’s 2023 tax rates Sept. 27. According to Chief Financial Officer Brian Bond, the 2023 assessed values reflect a $418 million...

The 2023 Lindbergh High School varsity football team. Photo courtesy of the team.

Lindbergh football defeats Ritenour 28-21 in this year’s homecoming game

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call October 17, 2023

Offense sells tickets but defense wins games. That old motto rang true for the Lindbergh Flyers, as Nathan Norman’s squad got past a tough Ritenour Huskies squad, 28-21 during LHS’s homecoming game...

The Lindbergh Schools community held its 14th annual Sunday Night Lights event on Oct. 8, giving heroes – children and individuals battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses – the chance to experience and participate in a high school football game under the lights. Pictured above, two Lindbergh High School cheerleaders goof around with a young hero who chose to be a cheerleader for the night. “To see that friendship that just happens between a high schooler and a buddy … that’s really, really cool,” Lori Krueger, president of Sunday Night Lights, said.

Sunday Night Lights gives ‘heroes’ high school football game experience for 14th year

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter October 17, 2023

The 14th annual Sunday Night Lights event for children and individuals battling cancer and other life-threatening illnesses was held by the Lindbergh Schools community on Oct. 8. The event, hosted at the...

Crestwood hosts citys first Kids Garage Sale

Crestwood hosts city’s first ‘Kids Garage Sale’

October 16, 2023

The Crestwood Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its first ever "Kids Garage Sale" Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Whitecliff Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane. Kids ages 7-12 are encouraged...

A rendering from the developer of the proposed redevelopment of the vacant Weekends Only at 6303 S. Lindbergh Blvd. The redevelopment would include a Dogwood Social House restaurant, retail space, a self-storage facility and two outs. Rendering via St. Louis County.

Traffic, noise are concerns of Dogwood Social House neighbors

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor October 16, 2023

Noise and traffic were the main concerns expressed by residents at the St. Louis County Planning Commission’s public hearing on Oct. 9 regarding a proposed Dogwood Social House at the former Weekends...

Lindbergh seeks feedback on future

October 11, 2023

Lindbergh Schools is seeking feedback from the community to develop the school district’s next five-year strategic plan. The district has partnered with Education Governance Leadership Association,...

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