South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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The St. Louis County Department of Public Health sent this information and more  to the South County Habilitation Center and every other long-term care facility in the county.

First confirmed South County case: State group home resident has coronavirus

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor March 29, 2020

In what marks the first officially confirmed case of coronavirus in South County, a resident of a state-run home for the developmentally disabled tested positive Sunday. A resident of the South County...

File photo. Police shot a man approaching them with a metal pipe in March 2019 at Lemay Ferry and Butler Hill roads in Oakville, sending the suspect to the hospital. The suspect sustained serious injuries. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Burned body inside box trailer leads to homicide investigation in South County

March 29, 2020

Authorities opened a homicide investigation in South County Saturday night after a box trailer was burned with someone inside in Lemay. The St. Louis County Police Department received a 911 call around...

St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar announces the newly instated Special Response Unit in 2018. Photo by Jessica Belle Kramer.

St. Louis County Police officer tests positive for coronavirus as cases near 300

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor March 28, 2020

An officer in the St. Louis County Police Department has tested positive for coronavirus, one of 70 new cases announced Saturday by the county. The officer, who was not named by the department, is currently...

Bacterial cell or virus, 3d generated view from microscope.

Coronavirus testing criteria changes in St. Louis County

March 26, 2020

The criteria for coronavirus testing in St. Louis County has changed as the pandemic evolves locally with more cases of “community spread.” The new testing criteria is less focused on travel and...

Curbside pickup was open at Helen Fitzgeralds in Sunset Hills March 18.

South County COVID-19 Restaurant Guide: Open for takeout and delivery

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter March 26, 2020

After St. Louis County and the city of St. Louis banned dining in at restaurants last week to aid in slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, many local restaurants are now offering carryout and delivery...

Gov. Mike Parson, above, hosted the largest crowd in his office so far to see him sign a bill renaming Lindbergh for the late Rep. Cloria Brown.

Unemployment claims up as COVID-19 cases in Missouri rise above 300

By Claire Colby, Missouri News Network March 26, 2020

A day after requesting help from the federal government to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday shared details about the state’s response. Missouri’s Department of Health and...

A sign points to the Mercy drive-thru testing site in Chesterfield. Mercy has also opened two sites in Jefferson County.

South County coronavirus testing site set to open today placed on hold

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor March 25, 2020

Mercy placed a planned South County coronavirus testing site on hold Wednesday – the day it was set to open – but still plans to open the new site at some point. Plans for the South County testing...

The Point Eagle mascot passes out Chromebooks at a drive-thru event in March 2020.

Drive-thru Chromebooks handed out as spring break ends

March 24, 2020

Mehlville School District students drove to school Sunday, but only to pick up their 1:1 Chromebook laptops for at-home learning during the COVID- 19 pandemic.

School districts offer meals during closure

School districts offer meals during closure

March 24, 2020

The Mehlville School District will provide free meals for students during the COVID-19 shutdown March 23 to April 3. Free meals will be available for pickup from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 23, through...

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