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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Lindbergh residents continue bid for book ban, Mehlville could follow

Lindbergh residents continue bid for book ban, Mehlville could follow

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter November 25, 2021

Last month, Lindbergh parents began the process of an official challenge of 15 books in the high school library, mostly chosen for graphic sexual content. The challenge was again the focus of non-agenda...

Site plan for subdivison that was fought by neighbors recommended for approval

Site plan for subdivison that was fought by neighbors recommended for approval

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter November 18, 2021

A contentious subdivision at the southern end of Telegraph Road had its site plan recommended for approval by the St. Louis County Planning Commission Nov. 8. Neighbors to the site, called Shadow Point...

Trakas’ proposal for ARPA funds intended to spark dialogue

Trakas’ proposal for ARPA funds intended to spark dialogue

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor November 17, 2021

Sixth District St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas, R-Oakville, has proposed a “South County Strong Plan” to help residents and businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.  The plan would...

Acting Police Chief Kenneth Gregory speaks at a crime town hall Oct. 30, 2021. He is joined by Reps. Jim Murphy and Michael ODonnell, County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell and South County Precinct Commander Jim Schneider.

South County crime focus of recent town hall

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter November 11, 2021

South County has recently been the site of a rash of carjackings and car related theft. Perpetrators have begun refining their strategies during these crimes, travelling in groups and using firearms.  The...

MFPD approves payments for long-term disability

MFPD approves payments for long-term disability

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter November 11, 2021

In 2018, the Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors changed the maximum amount of sick leave from six months to three months. After three months, long-term disability would kick in. Before...

MFPD switching phone service, will save money

MFPD switching phone service, will save money

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter November 10, 2021

The Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors voted to leave AT&T for its office phone services Nov. 3.  MFPD will use a voiceover IP system instead through Tech Electronics. This means...

MFPD approves purchase of 10 new monitors

MFPD approves purchase of 10 new monitors

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter November 9, 2021

In what Chief Brian Hendricks called the “final step” in fully equipping the Mehlville Fire Protection District’s pumper trucks, the Board of Directors approved the purchase of 10 brand new patient...

L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth

Oakville native named a finalist in L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter November 9, 2021

Each year L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth recognizes the philanthropic achievements of 10 non-profit leaders from across the nation who make a difference addressing society’s most pressing issues.  This...

Sixth District County Councilman Ernie Trakas, R-Oakville, gives remarks at the 9 Mile Garden ribbon-cutting in Affton July 9.

‘South County Strong Plan’ would give pandemic relief

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor November 8, 2021

Sixth District St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas, R-Oakville, has proposed a “South County Strong Plan” to help residents and businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.  The plan would...

Ribbon-cutting celebrates new secure vestibule through Prop R funding

Ribbon-cutting celebrates new secure vestibule through Prop R funding

November 4, 2021

Kennerly Elementary School staff along with Lindbergh administrators and Board of Education members joined students Oct. 20 to celebrate the completion of Kennerly’s secure entry vestibule. The project...

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