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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Mehlville BOE approves 2023 tax rate, includes 31-cent Prop E levy

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 28, 2023

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved the 2023 blended tax rate with little discussion at its annual tax rate hearing on Sept 21. The Board of Education approved a blended tax rate of...

Crestwood Park, 99724 Meadowfern Drive.

Grand opening Friday of Crestwood Park disc golf course

September 27, 2023

The Crestwood Park 9-hole disc golf course will have an official opening celebration Sept. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Crestwood Park, 9724 Meadowfern Drive. There will be a DJ, a food truck, giveaways and...

Affton High student takes stage at Muny

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter September 26, 2023

Affton High School freshman Spencer Slavik took the Muny stage this summer to perform in the campy thriller/comedy, “Little Shop of Horrors.” The cast for the production was small compared to typical...

Green Park City Hall

City hires code enforcement officer

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter September 26, 2023

After two years of vacancy, the code enforcement officer position for the City of Green Park has finally been filled. At the city’s Sept. 18 Board of Aldermen meeting, William Dorsey was appointed...

New retail stores, restaurants and other uses coming to Crestwood Crossing

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter September 26, 2023

Brent Beumer, director of real estate for the grocery store Dierbergs, came before the Crestwood Board of Aldermen at its Sept. 12 meeting to give a Crestwood Crossing leasing update. First, he brought...

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

Lindbergh High School senior named top six YMCA ‘Changemaker’

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter September 26, 2023

Lindbergh High School Senior Elise Norman is a very busy 17 year old. As a member of ten extracurriculars and clubs – and serving as an officer in two of the groups – it is safe to say that Norman...

The Dogwood Social House in Ellisville.

Planning panel hears petition for car dealership, Dogwood Social House postponed

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 25, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposal last week for a small used car dealership on Morganford Road. Applicant Kawa Shaker is requesting a change in zoning from C-2...

Despite a strong showing in the first half of the game, the Oakville Tigers fell to the Ladue Rams 40-33 in week four of the season. The loss was Oakville’s first for the season.Despite a strong showing in the first half of the game, the Oakville Tigers fell to the Ladue Rams 40-33 in week four of the season. The loss was Oakville’s first for the season. Photo by Jeremy Housewright.

OHS has first lost of season against Ladue

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call September 25, 2023

It’s not how you start, but rather how you finish. The Oakville Tigers football squad found this out Thursday, Sept. 14, as they dropped their first contest of the season to Ladue High School, 40-33. After...

Suspect dies after being shot by police in Affton

Suspect dies after being shot by police in Affton

September 25, 2023

The suspect in an officer-involved shooting in Affton died at a local hospital Saturday. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, Karl Schuhe, 59, of the 9100 block of Rambler Drive, was pronounced...

Flyers field hockey fly over Wildcats

Flyers field hockey fly over Wildcats

September 25, 2023

The Lindbergh Flyers field hockey team faced off against the Eureka Wildcats Saturday, ultimately beating Eureka in a close game that went into overtime and shootouts. The Flyers were 4-7 going into the...

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