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Sunset Hills aldermen approve next phase of hotel development project

Sunset Hills aldermen approve next phase of hotel development project

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter April 8, 2024

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen spent the majority of its four-hour long meeting March 12 discussing an ordinance that would allow for the construction of a new 88-room, five-story Hampton Inn Hotel...

Voters check in to cast their ballots at the Sunset Hills Community Center during the April 2019 municipal election.

Incumbents victorious in 2024 South County municipal and school board elections

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 3, 2024

These are the final, unofficial election results for South County from the April 2 election as of Wednesday morning, with 100% of precincts reporting. Look for continuing coverage online and in upcoming...

Lindbergh Schools BOE approves next strategic plan, shaped by community feedback

Lindbergh Schools BOE approves next strategic plan, shaped by community feedback

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter April 2, 2024

The Lindbergh Board of Education unanimously approved the district’s 2024-29 Strategic Plan at the board’s March 12 meeting.  Prior to passing the new plan, the board presented a draft at its Feb....

South County Election Guide 2024

South County Election Guide 2024

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 29, 2024

The St. Louis Call has full election coverage for the Tuesday, April 2 municipal election in South County cities and school districts. You can still vote in-person absentee at satellite voting sites...

Pat Fribis challenged by Richard Gestring in Sunset Hills mayoral race

Pat Fribis challenged by Richard Gestring in Sunset Hills mayoral race

By Staff Report March 23, 2024

Sunset Hills Mayor Pat Fribis will face newcomer to public office Richard Gestring for the mayoral seat in the April 2 municipal elections. Pat Fribis has been mayor of Sunset Hills since 2016....

From left: Christine Lieber and Casey Wong

Casey Wong faces former Ward 2 Alderman Christine Lieber for Sunset Hills BOA

By Staff Report March 23, 2024

Sunset Hills Ward 2 Alderman Casey Wong is seeking fourth term on the city’s Board of Alderman, and is challenged by former Ward 2 Alderman Christine Lieber.  Election Day is April 2. Christine...

Next phase of Lindbergh Schools strategic plan has community focus

Next phase of Lindbergh Schools’ strategic plan has community focus

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter March 11, 2024

After months of development, Lindbergh School’s long-awaited 2024-29 strategic plan was debuted and reviewed at the Feb. 13 district Board of Education meeting. Development of the new strategic plan...

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...

Explore careers at Special School District apprenticeship showcase

Explore careers at Special School District apprenticeship showcase

February 26, 2024

The Special School District of St. Louis is co-hosting the 3rd annual St. Louis County Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Showcase with the Affton, Pattonville, and Rockwood school districts in March . Families...

Thomas Jefferson School in Sunset Hills reflects on 78 years of education

Thomas Jefferson School in Sunset Hills reflects on 78 years of education

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter February 20, 2024

1946 was an exciting year for St. Louis. The Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox to win their sixth World Series championship and the first known phone call from a car was made. More broadly, World War II...

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