South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

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Attractions open this weekend for ‘Spirited Holiday Past’

Attractions open this weekend for ‘Spirited Holiday Past’

December 3, 2020

The historic sites, museums and privately owned homes of the organization Historic St. Louis will present a splendid grand tour, “A Spirited Holiday Past,”  from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5....

Bartolinos South has erected a tent outside to provide outdoor seating. But so far, the restaurant has stayed open inside despite an indoor dining ban.

South County restaurants cited for defying dining ban

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor December 1, 2020

Some St. Louis County restaurants have stayed open for indoor dining, defying a four-week ban issued by County Executive Sam Page and the county Department of Public Health.  County inspectors visited...

Bartolinos South has erected a tent outside to provide outdoor seating.

St. Louis County restaurants lose court challenge of indoor dining ban, for now

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor December 1, 2020

A St. Louis County judge ruled Nov. 20 against a lawsuit filed by Bartolino’s South and about 40 other restaurants challenging an indoor dining ban ordered by County Executive Sam Page, the latest in...

The proposed location of Adworth Senior Living at 1250 and 1301 Adworth Drive.

Rare council tie stops Adworth Senior Living

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter November 25, 2020

Plans for more senior housing in South County appear to be dead after the latest complex failed rezoning with a rare tie of the St. Louis County Council. The council deadlocked 3-3 Sept. 23 on the 3-story...

Cori Bush celebrates her shocking upset over Rep. Lacy Clay in the August 2020 Democratic primary.

A record number of women will serve in the 117th Congress, including at least 51 women of color

By Sharon Austin, University of Florida Professor November 24, 2020

Women will gain at least 14 seats in the 117th Congress, setting a new record for female representation. In 2018, the nation elected 127 women – and 48 women of color – to the House and Senate....

A table at Roberto’s Trattoria in Sappington is shown surrounded by the new Plexiglas barrier shield June 18, 2020.

St. Louis County offers second round of grants for small businesses affected by pandemic

November 24, 2020

More than $3 million in CARES Act funds will be distributed to small businesses and restaurants in a second round of small-business relief grants as part of St. Louis County’s continued response to the...

From left, 1st District Senator Doug Beck and his successor to the 92nd District House seat, Michael Burton, at a rally prior to the November 2020 general election. Beck is a member of the committee reviewing bills related to education and critical race theory in the 2024 legislative session.

Beck is only Democrat to win a swing-district Senate race as he takes Sifton’s district

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter November 24, 2020

Doug Beck will bring his emphasis on working-class issues and unions to Jefferson City next year to represent South County, but this time he will be in the state Senate instead of the House of Representatives. Beck,...

St. Louis County officials urge residents not to gather with extended families for Thanksgiving

St. Louis County officials urge residents not to gather with extended families for Thanksgiving

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor November 24, 2020

As part of a stay-at-home advisory that went into effect last week and extends for three more weeks, St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and other county officials are encouraging residents to avoid gatherings...

Tracy Verner (far right, standing), talks with her children at their home in St. Louis. They will spend Thanksgiving at home with just immediate family. (photo submitted)

They thought they were safe, but they caught COVID-19

By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent November 23, 2020

Cat O’Toole says she did everything right to protect herself and others from COVID-19.  “I am strict about mask wearing,” said O’Toole, who works as a server at a high-end restaurant in St. Louis...

Look for property tax bills in mail; you can avoid lines by paying online

Look for property tax bills in mail; you can avoid lines by paying online

November 20, 2020

The St. Louis County collector of revenue is currently mailing 2020 personal and real estate property tax bills and has posted the tax amounts due on St. Louis County’s website. Real estate tax bills...

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