South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Everyone could use some help

Everyone could use some help

By Deborah Baker, Publisher July 26, 2023

Help! Everyone needs help. Finding help is a challenge. Everywhere you go, nearly everyone you talk to is short-staffed. Health providers, schools, small, medium and big businesses and organizations...

Letters to the editor

Crestwood mall redevelopment is a ‘missed opportunity’ for the city

June 28, 2023

To the editor: While everyone is excited about the 81 new homes by Dierbergs at the former Crestwood Plaza mall site, I wonder if Crestwood couldn’t have done better. On a quick drive through Crestwood,...

Pedestrian safety starts with accessibility

Pedestrian safety starts with accessibility

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 28, 2023

Pedestrian safety is a crucial concern for communities, but it is important to approach this issue with a focus on inclusive solutions rather than imposing strict bans, such as the one recently passed...

Letters to the editor

Reader says county roads are for vehicle transportation, not pedestrians

June 28, 2023

To the editor: Regarding St. Louis County Bill No. 86 “Pedestrians On The Roadway” Roads are for vehicle transportation, not unsupervised pedestrians. That’s why we arrest “protesters” who...

Letters to the editor

‘Unsung heroes’ of Crestwood deserve their recognition, reader writes

June 27, 2023

To the editor: The unsung heroes. This month is my 25th anniversary living and raising a family in Crestwood. Twenty-five very happy years I must add. We are grateful for our excellent city services...

Call out to 2023 graduates ­— and beyond

Call out to 2023 graduates ­— and beyond

By Deborah Baker, Publisher May 25, 2023

Look for your local high school’s senior class photo or graduate names as we salute the Class of 2023’s achievements from eight local high schools in this week’s edition of the St. Louis Call and...

Letters to the editor

Reader believes problems with Catholic Church began after Vatican II

May 25, 2023

To the editor: This is in reply to Brian Volansky’s letter in the April 27 edition of The Call, “Reader says the Catholic Church has forgotten who it once represented.” All the trouble in the modern...

Letters to the editor

Mehlville teacher thanks the community for their support of Proposition E

May 24, 2023

To the editor: As a parent, resident, and teacher in the Mehlville School District, I want to thank the Mehlville School District community for your support of Prop E. Your support of our school district...

Letters to the editor

Article about Hilmer should have included more than one side says reader

May 24, 2023

To the editor: Aaron Hilmer has accomplished much in his three terms on the Mehlville Fire Protection District board of directors, consistently advocating for taxpayers and against the blank check mentality...

So much for  the party of small government

So much for  the party of small government

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 27, 2023

The Republican Party has long prided itself on the belief in “small government” and individual liberty. However, the recent move by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to require 18 months of...

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