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South St. Louis County News

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The ribbon cutting for the secure vestibule at Lindberghs Long Elementary School.

Missouri takes steps to address school safety largely through its budget

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent August 9, 2023

The top priority of many Missouri parents and educators is school safety, according to a survey presented at the latest State Board of Education meeting. But statewide safety improvements for schools...

Hidden harmony unearthed

Hidden harmony unearthed

August 8, 2023

During demolition of Lindbergh High School’s orchestra room Aug. 1, the mural pictured above was uncovered after the room was completely demolished. It is unknown how long the mural was on the original...

From left, 2023 Mehlville School District Alumni Hall of Fame inductees Dr. Howard E. Jarvis III, Bob Kramer, Shawn Krause,  Dr. Melissa Mavers,  Josip P. Pehar and Jim Tietjens.

Mehlville names six alumni as this year’s Hall of Fame inductees

August 8, 2023

The Mehlville School District announced this year’s inductees into its Alumni Hall of Fame. The 2023 inductees are: • Dr. Howard E. Jarvis III, OHS ’87, medical director and chairman of the Department...

New Aldi store, Chick-fil-A and Chipotle restaurants proposed in South County

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 8, 2023

A new grocery store and two new fast food restaurants may be built in Concord after a July public hearing for a proposed Aldi and proposed Chick-fil-A and Chipotle in South County. The St. Louis County...

Lindbergh Schools Superintendent Tony Lake check in with new kindergarten students at Long Elementary School on the first day of school in 2020.

Lindbergh BOE holding workshop on next phase of district’s strategic plan

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter August 8, 2023

Lindbergh Schools is preparing for the next iteration of the district’s five-year strategic plan and will use community engagement to shape what the next phase will look like. Lindbergh Schools Superintendent...

Local health departments warn of confirmed measles case

Local health departments warn of confirmed measles case

August 6, 2023

The St. Louis County Department of Public Health, along with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the St. Charles County Department of Public Health, have been notified of an internationally-imported...

Sunset Hills aldermen discuss traffic study standards, speeding on Denny Road

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter August 2, 2023

Traffic was a hot topic at the July 11 Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen meeting. First, the board considered two text amendments relating to traffic study requirements. The current city code requires a...

Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union is seeking to redevelop the former Aris restaurant, 9992 Lin Ferry Drive.

Former Ari’s restaurant in Green Park approved for credit union

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 2, 2023

The Green Park Board of Aldermen approved a final development plan July 17 for a credit union to redevelop the former Ari’s restaurant at 9992 Lin Ferry Drive. Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union is...

Heintz Road Bridge in July 2023. Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Heintz Road Bridge reopens

August 1, 2023

After being closed for several months for a bridge replacement project, Heintz Road and the Heintz Road Bridge officially reopened last week. The road, which had been closed since March 2023 to replace...

Crestwood reallocates 2023 block grant, discusses ‘24-‘25 funds

Crestwood reallocates 2023 block grant, discusses ‘24-‘25 funds

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter August 1, 2023

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen discussed what to do with its fiscal year 2024/2025 Community Development Block Grant funds at its July 25 meeting, as well as the reallocation of $23,400 in fiscal year...

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