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The six candidates running for the two two-year term seats on the Mehlville Board of Education. 

Top row, in alphabetical order from left: Incumbent Peggy Hassler, Bob Mahacek and Mike Moore. 

Bottom row, in alphabetical order from left: Venki Palamand, Incumbent Jean Pretto and Sasha Schmittgens.

Six candidates running for two two-year term seats on the Mehlville school board

By Staff Report March 29, 2024

The race for the four open seats on the Mehlville School District school board features incumbent Tori Behlke, incumbent Peggy Hassler, Bob Mahacek, Mike Moore, incumbent Patrick McKelvey, Venki Palamand,...

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.

Critical race theory once again debated by Missouri Senators

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent March 26, 2024

A Missouri Senate committee debated a bill that would ban school districts from discussing any topic or curriculum “similar to critical race theory or the 1619 Project" on March 5. Last year, bills...

From left: Kate McKay and Ronald Slattery

Kate McKay challenging Ronald Slattery in Green Park Ward 2

By Staff Report March 26, 2024

Incumbent Green Park Ward 2 Alderman Ronald Slattery faces one challenger for his seat on the Board of Aldermen in the April 5 election — resident Kate McKay.  McKay works in business operations...

From left: Michael Broughton and Joshua Lang

Michael Broughton challenged by Joshua Lang in Green Park Ward 1

By Staff Report March 26, 2024

Incumbent Green Park Ward 1 Alderman Michael Broughton is challenged by newcomer Joshua Lang in the upcoming municipal election. Election day is Tuesday, April 2. Broughton and his wife, Marilyn, have...

Parent groups host Lindbergh BOE candidate forum Monday

Parent groups host Lindbergh BOE candidate forum Monday

March 25, 2024

The Lindbergh Schools Parent Groups are hosting a candidate forum for the upcoming Board of Education election on Tuesday, April 2. The forum will be held Monday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lindbergh...

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....

WATCH: Nine of 10 Mehlville BOE candidates field questions from voters at forum

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor March 19, 2024

In a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters and Call Newspapers at Andre’s South on March 5, nine of the 10 candidates running for the Mehlville School District Board of Education outlined their...

South County Community Calendar: Week of March 15 through March 21

South County Community Calendar: Week of March 15 through March 21

March 14, 2024

Friday, March 15  • SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $3 and SilverSneakers is accepted. •...

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