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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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From left: Matt Alonzo, Christy Watz and Andrew Lawson take their oath of office at the Lindbergh Board of Education meeting April 13. Alonzo and Watz, both incumbents, and Lawson, defeated a field of five candidates in the April 2023 election for the three open seats on the board.

Incumbent Lindbergh school board director sworn in for another term

By Jeremy Housewright, For The Call June 7, 2023

Voters reelected incumbent Christy Watz to serve another term on the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education in the April election out of a field of five candidates running for three open seats. Watz was...

Planning Commission holding two hearings on proposals in 5th District

Planning Commission holding two hearings on proposals in 5th District

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 6, 2023

The St. Louis County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing Monday on two proposals in Affton. The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, June 12 at the county government center in Clayton,...

Mehlville Fire Protection District recognized for financial reporting

Mehlville Fire Protection District recognized for financial reporting

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 6, 2023

The Mehlville Fire Protection District was once again recognized for its financial transparency after it recently was awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its...

Utility poles bisect the narrow sidewalks on the west side of Lemay Ferry Road in October 2020, presenting issues for those who use wheelchairs or have other mobility concerns.  The east side of Lemay Ferry has accessible sidewalks, but for anyone on the west side, the only way to reach the accessible east sidewalk is by directly crossing the street, or riding in the street next to the burn to the closest crosswalk at Victory Drive.

St. Louis County Executive vetoes pedestrian safety bill

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 6, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page vetoed a bill last week that would have prohibited pedestrians from walking in county roadways if a sidewalk is available. The bill, sponsored by 6th District Councilman...

Mehlville Board of Education approves bids for facilities

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 31, 2023

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved two facilities bids at its May 18 meeting. The first bid approved by the board was $231,649 for asphalt repair at Mosaic Elementary School from Byrne...

MFPD exploring hiring registered nurses to be part of ambulance crews

MFPD exploring hiring registered nurses to be part of ambulance crews

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 31, 2023

The Mehlville Fire Protection District is looking into placing registered nurses on ambulances. At the May 24 Board of Directors meeting, Chief Brian Hendricks said that he was interested in exploring...

City passes regulations for Historic Route 66 signs

City passes regulations for Historic Route 66 signs

By Jeremy Housewright and Erin Achenbach May 30, 2023

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen approved a bill at its May 9 meeting that adds a new section to the city’s sign code, permitting the installation of neon signs on properties along the original right...

Police department warns residents about phone scam

Police department warns residents about phone scam

May 30, 2023

The South County precinct of the St. Louis County Police Department is warning residents of reports of a phone scam happening in the area. A caller is claiming to be "Sgt. Sam Thomas of the St. Louis...

Green Park City Hall

Write-in candidate gets going in Green Park

By Jeremy Housewright, For The Call May 24, 2023

Green Park resident Tammy Witzig was sworn into office last month after winning 56 of the 77 write-in votes to become Green Park Ward 2 alderman. There was no official candidate in the April race after...

Bayless ELL classroom wins $50K makeover

Bayless ELL classroom wins $50K makeover

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 24, 2023

A Bayless School District teacher was the lucky winner of a classroom make-over this school year. Tiffany Maloney, a sixth through 12th grade English language learner teacher in the Bayless School District,...

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