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Members of The David and Barbara Mungenast Charitable Foundation reveal 24 Strider balance-to-pedal bikes at Hancock Place Elementary School's unveiling ceremony held Nov. 14.

Hancock Place Elementary School awarded 24 new balance-to-pedal conversion bicycles

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
November 20, 2024
The new Strider balance-to-pedal bikes.

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Students test out new bikes.

Students test out new bikes.

Students test out new bikes.

Students begin trying out new bikes.

Before riding the new bikes, students put on helmets.

Select students line up to test the new bikes.

Marcie Reeves, PE teacher, demonstrates how to use the Strider balance-to-pedal bikes.

Hancock Place Elementary School students raise their hands when asked if they know how to ride a bike.

Students react to the bike reveal.

Jessica Mungenast of Dave Mungenast Family of Dealerships addresses the crowd.

Timothy McInnis, assistant superintendent of Hancock Place School District, explains the "Learn-to-Ride Program."

Before the big reveal, the bikes were hidden under a parachute.

Residents vote in the 2024 general election at Lindbergh High School, 5000 Lindbergh Blvd.

South County voters reelect incumbents in 2024 election

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
November 12, 2024
Crestwood community members sit at their booth, waiting for customers at the 2024 Kids Garage Sale.

The Crestwood Kids Garage Sale gives children the opportunity to learn how to make sales and handle cash transactions.

A child carries his newly purchased toy from the 2024 Crestwood Kids Garage Sale.

Toys, games, books and clothing were all available for purchase at the 2024 Crestwood Kids Garage Sale.

2024 Crestwood Kids Garage Sale.

[Photo] Crestwood hosts second annual Kids Garage Sale

November 13, 2024
Green Park City Hall

Green Park Board of Aldermen discusses possibilty of new playground

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
November 7, 2024
SLCPD awarded $2.4 million in grants

SLCPD awarded $2.4 million in grants

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
November 7, 2024
Voters line up to vote in the 2024 general election at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Road.

South County Election Results 2024

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
November 5, 2024
Lutheran South’s boys soccer team volunteered with SPENSA at the World Wide Technology Soccer Park on Oct. 12, working with young athletes of varying skill levels. The day ended with a group activity that brought together all participants for a shared celebration. Photo courtesy of Lutheran South boys soccer.

Lutheran South boys soccer team volunteers with SPENSA

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
October 30, 2024
Lindbergh Schools, local farmers partner to provide fresh produce for students

Lindbergh Schools, local farmers partner to provide fresh produce for students

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
October 29, 2024
Dora May and Leon Pearce.

Cedarhurst of Arnold celebrates couple’s 70th wedding anniversary

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
October 22, 2024
Citizens voice concerns on needed stop sign, lack of street parking in Sunset Hills, Crestwood

Citizens voice concerns on needed stop sign, lack of street parking in Sunset Hills, Crestwood

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
October 22, 2024
Mehlville Fire Protection District Engine House 5, 11020 Mueller Road.

Mehlville Fire honors Dave Mungenast

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
October 17, 2024
Crestwood Elementary School's new book vending machine, funded by the PTO, offers students a unique way to earn books for certain achievements. The $10,000 project aims to encourage reading, with the PTO pledging $1,000 annually to keep the machine stocked. Photo courtesy of Crestwood Elementary.

Crestwood Elementary School PTO donates book vending machine

By Ellie Marshall, News Editor
October 17, 2024
South County municipalities approve, set 2024 tax rates

South County municipalities approve, set 2024 tax rates

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2024
Green Park City Hall

Tensions between Green Park elected officials rise

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
October 9, 2024
In honor of Patriot Day, community members clean headstones at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Sept. 11. Though the event takes place annually, local participation skyrocketed this year, with numbers tripling from about 40 to 50 people annually to 150 volunteers this year.

South County rallies for Patriot Day with first responders and veterans BBQ, cemetery cleanup

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2024
Affton Board of Education sets 2024 tax rates

Affton Board of Education sets 2024 tax rates

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2024
The location of the proposed Andy's Frozen Custard in the Crestwood Crossing development, 9535 Watson Road. Image courtesy of the City of Crestwood.

Aldermen approve CUP for Andy’s Custard

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2024
Lindbergh Schools reviews 2024 tax rates at special meeting

Lindbergh Schools reviews 2024 tax rates at special meeting

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2024
Little Leader Academy students learn how to make pawpaw ice cream from pawpaw fruit. Photo by April Robert.

South County educator opens nature-based ‘microschool’ with holistic learning focus

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2024
Mehlville Fire Protection District Engine House 5, 11020 Mueller Road.

MFPD approves fire house change orders

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2024
Aldermen approve conditional use permit for Andy’s Frozen Custard location at Crestwood Crossing

Aldermen approve conditional use permit for Andy’s Frozen Custard location at Crestwood Crossing

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2024
The intersection of Lindbergh Boulevard and Gravois Road in Sunset Hills.

Sunset Hills weighs taking over weed maintenance

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2024

South County twirlers triumph on national stage

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
September 7, 2024
The Lindbergh High School varsity League of Legends team. Photo courtesy of Lindbergh Schools.

LHS League of Legends esports team wins state championship in its third year

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2024
A map of the Whitecliff Park bridge detour. Image courtesy of Crestwood.

Whitecliff Park bridge closed for replacement

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2024

Lutheran South student shines in Muny debut

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
September 6, 2024
Crestwood Director of Parks and Recreation Eilien Ramirez, Recreation Manager Phil Lanio and Mayor Scott Shipley discussed Crestwood Park’s upcoming renovation with students at Long Elementary School on Aug. 23. The students were then tasked with voting for their favorite out of three options, after which they received “I Voted” stickers.

Residents’ votes shape the future of Crestwood playground

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2024
Green Park City Hall

Green Park alderman’s impeachment webinar request sparks debate

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
August 29, 2024
The Lindbergh High School girls cross country team.

[Photo] LHS girls cross country aims for higher finish in 2024

August 28, 2024
Crestwood makes changes to city code

Crestwood makes changes to city code

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2024
The Lindbergh High School varsity League of Legends team. Photo courtesy of Lindbergh Schools.

LHS League of Legends team secures state title after undefeated season

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
August 13, 2024
Crestwood City logo current

Crestwood approves its first traffic calming policy

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
August 8, 2024
Crestwood acquires new truck after decade of saving

Crestwood acquires new truck after decade of saving

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
July 30, 2024
Green Park City Hall

Green Park Board of Aldermen honors city attorney, advances plans for meeting transparency

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
July 26, 2024
Juston Charboneau.

Former alderman reflects on time in office

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
July 24, 2024
Following the funeral of Affton Fire Capt. James Cova July 18, a procession of emergency vehicles and civilian cars traveled from Kutis Funeral Home up Gravois Road, eventually ending at St. Paul Churchyard. Pictured above, the route stopped at Affton Firehouse 1, 9282 Gravois Road, so Capt. Cova could be driven through one last time.

Community gathers to honor life of Affton Fire Capt. James Cova at funeral service, procession

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
July 23, 2024
One of the renderings of the proposed veterans memorial, which would sit at the corner of West Watson Road and Lindbergh Boulevard. Other renderings feature benches as opposed to a sitting wall. Image courtesy of the developer/Sunset Hills.

Sunset Hills BOA discusses WWII veterans memorial and water feature

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
July 17, 2024
The entrance to the Concord Farmers Club, 10140 Concord School Road, with Sperreng Middle School in the background. Lindbergh Schools purchased the farmers club in 2021 and has a special committee reviewing how to utilize the property for education, which will be covered by 2024's Proposition R.

Lindbergh issues $55M in bonds for bond issue Proposition R

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
July 16, 2024
Crestwood amends city regulations on amusement devices, centers and arcades

Crestwood amends city regulations on amusement devices, centers and arcades

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
July 12, 2024
Sunset Hills aldermen approve purchase of new police vehicle

Sunset Hills aldermen approve purchase of new police vehicle

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
July 9, 2024
Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen considers increasing elected officials' stipends

Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen considers increasing elected officials’ stipends

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
July 5, 2024
Green Park City Hall

After monthslong search, Green Park hires new city clerk who once worked for Crestwood

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reproter
July 2, 2024
The Mehlville Fire Protection District conducted a mass casualty incident (MCI) training from May 6-8, simulating a bus crash scenario with students from Lindbergh High School acting as patients.

MFPD conducts mass casualty training

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
June 26, 2024
Mullally Drive dead-ends at the location of the proposed subdivision, which will use Mullally to access Reavis Barracks Road.

[Photo] Proposal for 121-home subdivision in South County on hold after neighbor opposition

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
June 25, 2024
Evelyn Kidd’s daughter, Janet Singleton, records the special moments before her mother’s takeoff. Growing up, the family spent many weekends soaring through the sky as Gene Kidd, Evelyn’s late husband was a skilled pilot. “He was an aircraft mechanic in the Navy,” Kidd said. “That’s why we could afford an airplane, because he could maintain it.”

Tesson Heights resident’s dream takes flight with Cedarhurst’s ‘Dream Come True’

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
June 24, 2024
From left, Ward 1 Alderman Jesse Morrison, Ward 2 Alderman Rebecca Now, Ward 4 Alderman John Sebben and Ward 3 Alderman Grant Mabie take their oath of office at the Crestwood Board of Aldermen’s April 23 meeting, pictured above. The four aldermen were elected in the recent April 2 municipal election. Now is a newcomer to the board, taking term-limited Justin Charboneau’s seat, while Morrison, Sebben and Mabie are incumbents.

Rebecca Now ventures into public office as Crestwood’s new Ward 2 alderman

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
June 26, 2024
The Lindbergh High School 2024 Scholar Bowl team clinched the state championship title in May. Photo courtesy of the LHS Scholar Bowl team.

LHS Scholar Bowl claims state title

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
June 26, 2024
Crestwood Park, 99724 Meadowfern Drive.

Crestwood allocates yearly block grant for ADA upgrades at park

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
June 18, 2024
The Lindbergh High School 2024 Scholar Bowl team clinched the state championship title in May. Photo courtesy of the LHS Scholar Bowl team.

Lindbergh High Scholar Bowl team clinches its very first state championship title

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
June 12, 2024
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Sunset Hills approves speed limit reduction on portion of Route 30

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
June 11, 2024
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Sunset Hills approves speed limit reduction on Route 30

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
June 6, 2024
Green Park City Hall

Green Park renews leases at city hall; approves other housekeeping items

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
June 4, 2024
Green Park City Hall

Joe Monteleone unanimously reappointed Green Park Board of Aldermen president

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
May 29, 2024
Green Park plastic bag ban enforcement on hold for accommodations

Green Park plastic bag ban enforcement on hold for accommodations

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
May 28, 2024
Green Park bans the use of plastic bags for curbside trash collection

Green Park bans the use of plastic bags for curbside trash collection

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
May 25, 2024
The 2023-24 Cor Jesu Academy Charger Dance Team. Photo courtesy of Cor Jesu Academy.

Cor Jesu’s new Charger Dance Team shines at state championship

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
May 25, 2024
Rachel Braaf Koehler

School board director achieves goal

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2024
Rogers Middle School seventh graders, Landon Sandifer and Liam Clancy, pictured above, won first place in the Youth Coding League for their game, "Inkworld."

Rogers Middle School students win first place in national Youth Coding League

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
May 23, 2024

South County teens raise thousands of dollars for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2024
Whitey Herzog signs autographs at the grand opening of the Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills May 2023.

City declares May 14 ‘Whitey Herzog Day’ to honor beloved baseball manager

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
May 22, 2024
From left, Ward 1 Alderman Jesse Morrison, Ward 2 Alderman Rebecca Now, Ward 4 Alderman John Sebben and Ward 3 Alderman Grant Mabie take their oath of office at the Crestwood Board of Aldermen’s April 23 meeting, pictured above. The four aldermen were elected in the recent April 2 municipal election. Now is a newcomer to the board, taking term-limited Justin Charboneau’s seat, while Morrison, Sebben and Mabie are incumbents.

Crestwood honors past city officials, swears in new aldermen at April meeting

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2024
Lindbergh School District educators practice applying tourniquets on each other, pictured above, following the Mehlville Fire Protection District’s Mobile Integrated Health Department’s presentation on bleeding control techniques on April 26. “This one’s generally the easiest to put on because it doesn’t really involve touching the wound directly,” MFPD Community Paramedic Nick Marty told the group.

Mehlville Fire teaches educators bleed control

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
May 21, 2024
Green Park bans use of plastic bags for trash collection, cites mechanical limitations, wildlife

Green Park bans use of plastic bags for trash collection, cites mechanical limitations, wildlife

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2024
From left, Ward 1 Alderman Jesse Morrison, Ward 2 Alderman Rebecca Now, Ward 4 Alderman John Sebben and Ward 3 Alderman Grant Mabie take their oath of office at the Crestwood Board of Aldermen’s April 23 meeting, pictured above. The four aldermen were elected in the recent April 2 municipal election. Now is a newcomer to the board, taking term-limited Justin Charboneau’s seat, while Morrison, Sebben and Mabie are incumbents.

[Photo] Crestwood honors past city officials, swears in new aldermen

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2024
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