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Despite record temperatures the first few weeks of the 2023 season, the OHS boys cross country continues to give a great effort. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

OHS boys cross country ready for a competitive season

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

Despite temperatures soaring into the 100s for the first few weeks of the 2023 season, the Oakville boys cross country team is focused on being a competitive squad this year. “The guys show up every...

The Mehlville girls volleyball team went 2-18 last year, with the team’s only two wins of the season against Affton High School. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

With a new coach, MHS girls volleyball is ready to put last year behind them

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

As the dawn of the 2023 season approaches, the Mehlville girls volleyball team is hoping that a new coach and a solid returning core of players will quickly erase last year’s woes. The Panthers were...

The OHS girls volleyball team is leaning on a trio of seniors to help them bounce back from the team’s first losing season since 2016. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

OHS girls volleyball look to bounce back from first losing season since ‘16

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

With the 2023 season underway, the Oakville girls volleyball team is hoping that a trio of seniors can get the Tigers to recover from their first losing season since 2016. “I’m pretty excited about...

Depsite not having any seniors on the squad this season, things are looking very promising for the Oakville girls golf team, said head coach Emily Baker. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

OHS golf undergoing a ‘youth movement’

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

A youth movement is underway for the Oakville girls golf team as they enter the 2023 season with zero seniors on the squad. Thought that does not necessarily mean that 2023 is a rebuilding year for the...

Despite being a small team this year with just four varsity players, the 2023 season could be a memorable one for the Mehlville girls golf team. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

MHS golf is ready for a memorable year

By Stephen Glover, For the Call September 1, 2023

This year could be a memorable season for the Mehlville girls golf team as the Panthers three seniors return to the team as well as sophomore standout Eva Brown. “We’re excited for the season to start,”...

The seniors on the Oakville High School football team. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

Oakville Tigers football team has high aspirations for the 2023 season

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call August 31, 2023

Following a 6-5 campaign and success of all three levels of the program in 2022, the Oakville Tigers football team has higher aspirations for the 2023 campaign. “Last year was the first winning season...

The Mehlville Panthers football team is looking to improve this season after going 3-7 in 2022.

Consistency is key for Mehlville Panthers football in 2023 season

By Jeremy Housewright, For the Call August 31, 2023

Consistency will be the key for the Mehlville Panthers gridiron squad this season. Following a 3-7 campaign in 2022, Kent Heinemann’s squad is looking for some improvement on both sides of the ball. “We...

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.

Missouri’s first ‘baby box’ installed at Mehlville Fire engine house in Oakville

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 31, 2023

South St. Louis County is now home to Missouri’s first Safe Haven Baby Box, a newborn safety incubator that allows parents to relinquish babies with no legal consequences. The “baby boxes” are temperature...

Thousands of sunflowers were planted by Tom Rollins on his property at Cliff Cave Park in honor of his wife, Marian, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2017. Rollins hopes the fields that he calls ‘Marian’s Place,’ pictured above, can provide a place of health and healing for the community.

Love in bloom: Sunflower sanctuary sprouts hope amidst couple’s dementia journey

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 28, 2023

Between the banks of the Mississippi River and the greenway trail at St. Louis County’s Cliff Cave Park, multiple acres of over a thousand sunflowers greet walkers, runners, bikers and others who utilize...

Fire district hears updates on mobile health program

Fire district hears updates on mobile health program

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter August 22, 2023

Jenny Rieker, director of Mobile Integrated Health at the Mehlville Fire Protection District, gave the district’s Board of Directors an update on the Mehlville Mobile Integrated Healthcare program at...

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