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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Single-family subdivision, other commercial uses on planning panel agenda

Single-family subdivision, other commercial uses on planning panel agenda

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 6, 2024

The St. Louis County Planning Commission will hear two proposals in the 6th District at its public hearing Monday.  The commission will meet Monday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the St. Louis County Council...

The states first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed at the Mehlville Fire Protection Districts Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

More places install drop-off boxes for surrendered babies. Critics say they’re a gimmick

By Anna Claire Vollers, Missouri Independent March 4, 2024

The pitch feels noble, visceral: Prevent newborns from being discarded in dumpsters, and do it in a way that shields the mother and protects her anonymity while safeguarding the baby’s health and future. In...

Mehlville High School girls basketball ends regular season on a positive note

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call March 4, 2024

The Mehlville girls basketball team concluded the regular season in a positive way Feb. 22 by defeating Seckman 37-31 to end the regular season. Mehlville upped its record to 7-16 on the season. The...

Ashes to go at St. Thomas/Holy Spirit

March 1, 2024

St. Thomas/Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3980 S. Lindbergh Blvd., held its ninth annual “Ashes to Go” event on Feb. 14 for Ash Wednesday, pictured above. Drivers could choose to remain in their...

Four candidates running for two open seats on Lindbergh board

Four candidates running for two open seats on Lindbergh board

February 28, 2024

The Lindbergh Board of Education and The League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis are hosting a candidate forum March 11 for the upcoming municipal elections. Election Day is Tuesday, April 2.  The...

Like a spring ritual, another attempt to end daylight saving time in Missouri

By Quinn Coffman, Missouri Independent February 27, 2024

With daylight saving time arriving March 10, a House committee heard a bill Wednesday that would stop the clock once and for all. If passed, it would align Missouri with a group of 19 other states intent...

After break, Oakville boys basketball returns with victory over Seckman

After break, Oakville boys basketball returns with victory over Seckman

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call February 26, 2024

The Oakville Tigers boys basketball squad got back to work after five days with no games. The Tigers earned a 62-55 win over Seckman Feb. 20. “It was good to get back into games,” Oakville head...

Red Flag Warning issued in St. Louis County

‘Red Flag’ Warning issued in St. Louis County

February 26, 2024

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Red Flag Warning for St. Louis County until 6 p.m. Feb. 26. The red flag warning was issued for critical fire danger in eastern Missouri and western...

Man charged in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run

Man charged in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run

February 26, 2024

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges last week against an Affton man for a fatal hit-and-run accident.  Edvin Draganovic, 34, of the 8000 block of Pontiac Avenue, 63123,...

OHS prevails in late-season rivalry game

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call February 20, 2024

In a late-season matchup of rivals on Feb. 9, Oakville boys basketball prevailed over Mehlville, 68-59. “This was our most complete game of the season,” Oakville head coach Nathan Traxler said. “We...

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