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Erin Achenbach, News Editor

News Editor at Call Newspapers. Email me at eachenbach@callnewspapers.com and follow me on Twitter: @erinaachenbach

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Green Park Ward 1 Alderman Michael Broughton, left, and Green Park Mayor Tim Thuston.

Incumbent Thuston faces Ward 1 Alderman Broughton for Green Park mayor

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
March 23, 2023
Baumgarth, Hilmer vie for Mehlville Fire board

Baumgarth, Hilmer vie for Mehlville Fire board

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
March 23, 2023
A rendering of the proposed townhomes at 1719/1725 Smizer Station Road.

Townhomes in Fenton recommended for approval by Planning Commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
March 21, 2023
Lindbergh candidates debate issues at forum

Lindbergh candidates debate issues at forum

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
March 21, 2023
Supporters make case for Mehlville Proposition E

Supporters make case for Mehlville Proposition E

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
March 21, 2023
Five candidates running for three open seats on Lindbergh school board

Five candidates running for three open seats on Lindbergh school board

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
March 17, 2023
Planning panel recommends plan for multifamily development in Fenton

Planning panel recommends plan for multifamily development in Fenton

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
March 15, 2023
Captiva Healing in Crestwood as seen in April 2021. The business is now a Proper Cannabis dispensary.

Crestwood Planning and Zoning recommends CUP for Proper

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
March 9, 2023
Victory Christian Academy requests CUP for new school building

Victory Christian Academy requests CUP for new school building

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
March 9, 2023
Green Park City Hall

Green Park hires new part-time office assistant at $20 an hour

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
March 1, 2023
Public forums should not be a free-for-all

Public forums should not be a free-for-all

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
February 27, 2023
Mehlville Board of Education is against open enrollment legislation

Mehlville Board of Education is against open enrollment legislation

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
February 24, 2023
Renderings of the proposed A-1 Wine & Spirits at the intersection of Telegraph and Pottle roads.

A1 Wine & Spirit petitions for new location and building

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
February 23, 2023
Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen amends rules for second readings of bills at same meeting

Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen amends rules for second readings of bills at same meeting

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
February 21, 2023
Task force recommends new Lindbergh Schools start times

Task force recommends new Lindbergh Schools start times

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
February 21, 2023
In the Rogers Elementary first-day-of-school scavenger hunt in 2019, second-grader Aleah Jacobsmeyer, right, and other students went straight to the top for help, asking Superintendent Chris Gaines if he fit any of their categories. He checked the box ‘I like vegetables.’

Superintendent looks back on eight years with district

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
February 21, 2023
Sixth District St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas, the councils presiding officer at the time, listens to public comment from mothers of St. Louis County policemen at a 2019 council meeting.

St. Louis County Council debates rules for public comment at meetings

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
February 14, 2023
Crestwood addresses home-based businesses

Crestwood addresses home-based businesses

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
February 7, 2023
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Affton Southwest police precinct Oct. 19.

Page relaunches dormant county crime commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
February 7, 2023
St. Louis County Planning Commission holding public hearing for package liquor store in Oakville

St. Louis County Planning Commission holding public hearing for package liquor store in Oakville

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
February 3, 2023
Mehlville board hears updates on completed and upcoming Prop S projects

Mehlville board hears updates on completed and upcoming Prop S projects

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
February 1, 2023
Crestwood names former assistant fire chief as chief

Crestwood names former assistant fire chief as chief

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
February 1, 2023
Planning Commission approves zoning code updates for marijuana facilities

Planning Commission approves zoning code updates for marijuana facilities

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 26, 2023
Planning panel denies Needy Paws facility

Planning panel denies Needy Paws facility

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 26, 2023
An Oakville Elementary student the first day of school in 2020.

Board of Education approves 2023-2024 academic calendar for Mehlville schools

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 26, 2023
Crestwood purchases new police cars, additional license plate recognition cameras

Crestwood purchases new police cars, additional license plate recognition cameras

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 26, 2023

County voters will decide on marijuana tax issue in April

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 26, 2023
Mehlville Fire joins statewide fund for employee cancer coverage

Mehlville Fire joins statewide fund for employee cancer coverage

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 24, 2023
Matt Farwig

Farwig moving out of Green Park, resigning as Ward 2 alderman

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 24, 2023
An example of a Centegix badge.

Lindbergh Schools Board of Education considers Centegix safety badge alert system

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 23, 2023
Proposition R construction at Lindbergh High School.

Lindbergh accepts bid for parking lots, electric work

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 23, 2023

Mehlville school voters will consider 31-cent operating levy increase

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 23, 2023
Mehlville School District Superintendent Chris Gaines retiring in August

Mehlville School District Superintendent Chris Gaines retiring in August

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 20, 2023
MFPD joining statewide fund for employee cancer coverage

MFPD joining statewide fund for employee cancer coverage

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 10, 2023
An example of a Flock camera installation.

Green Park Board of Aldermen approves use of license plate readers

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 10, 2023
Firm gives Mehlville School District clean audit report for 2022

Firm gives Mehlville School District clean audit report for 2022

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 10, 2023
Renderings of the proposed A-1 Wine & Spirits at the intersection of Telegraph and Pottle roads.

Planning Commission holding hearing on CUP request from A-1 Wine & Spirit

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 4, 2023
Sunset Hills sets election for local sales tax on recreational marijuana sales

Sunset Hills sets election for local sales tax on recreational marijuana sales

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
January 4, 2023
Dog rescue petitions for admin offices, holding facility

Dog rescue petitions for admin offices, holding facility

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
December 29, 2022
MFPD directors in favor of excess earthquake coverage

MFPD directors in favor of excess earthquake coverage

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
December 29, 2022
10611 E. Watson, left, and 10603 E. Watson, right.

Helen Fitzerald’s eyes parking expansion; Sheevam floats possible new hotel

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
December 22, 2022
Dave Robben

Mehlville renames OHS athletic field after late coach and teacher

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
December 21, 2022
A teacher from Mehlville High School works with students in person after the Jan. 19, 2020 return, high schoolers’ first time in school in person since November.

Community survey shows support for levy increase

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
December 20, 2022
Thomas Sappington House Resident Manager Sally Cakouros walks past pieces of the Joseph Sappington Cabin’s roof during its dismantling Sept. 13.

Crestwood grants extension to Sappington foundation for cabin’s rebuild

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
December 13, 2022
Planning Commission public hearing includes petitions for two South County sites

Planning Commission public hearing includes petitions for two South County sites

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
December 8, 2022
South County-based nonprofit provides aid at home and abroad

South County-based nonprofit provides aid at home and abroad

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
December 7, 2022
Council recommends cutting vacant positions to address budget deficit

Council recommends cutting vacant positions to address budget deficit

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
December 6, 2022
A rendering of the proposed Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills.

Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills expands to include boat sales and servicing

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
December 6, 2022
Citizens vote at the Sunset Hills Community Center April 2, 2019.

Election set for marijuana sales tax in Crestwood

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 29, 2022
Katherine Dickerson, also known as KiowaKat, gives a presentation on Kiowa culture at Hancock Place Middle School Nov. 22.

[Photo] ‘KiowaKat’ visits Hancock Place Middle to honor Native American Heritage Month

November 30, 2022
Commission hears plans for office building change in use, another car wash

Commission hears plans for office building change in use, another car wash

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 29, 2022
The BriteWorX location in Columbia, Illinois.

Crestwood P&Z recommends ordinances prohibiting car washes, storage facilities

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 22, 2022
Dr. Brian Froelke, a physician from Oakville, was part of the team that developed a prototype 3D-printed, pocket-sized ventilator, pictured above. The idea was born during the ventilator shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent studies show promise for the ventilator’s application in real-life situations, such as disaster response.

Studies show promising results in ventilator developed by local doctor

November 22, 2022
Proposition S construction at Blades Elementary School in the Mehlville School District Aug. 15, 2022.

Board approves bid for HVAC work

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 22, 2022
Mehlville Superintendent Chris Gaines talks to a teacher in a hallway while schools were all-virtual in fall 2020.

Levy increase needed by ‘24 to keep Mehlville ESSER positions

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 22, 2022
Planning commission tables Despotis petition for bank

Planning commission tables Despotis petition for bank

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 22, 2022
Commission recommends plans for car wash, vet clinic

Commission recommends plans for car wash, vet clinic

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 15, 2022
MoDOT to resurface Watson Road, also upgrading sidewalks

MoDOT to resurface Watson Road, also upgrading sidewalks

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 15, 2022
County Planning Commission holding hearing on Club Car Wash

County Planning Commission holding hearing on Club Car Wash

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 9, 2022
South County Election Results 2022: Incumbents come out on top

South County Election Results 2022: Incumbents come out on top

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 9, 2022
Construction workers with Castle, the company doing safety renovations to the Oakville Elementary parking lot, met with OES students to talk with them about the parking lot and other Prop S projects at the school earlier in October.

Board of Education approves bid for MHS baseball fields, hears several Prop S updates

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 8, 2022
Call Newspapers Election Guide November 2022

Call Newspapers Election Guide November 2022

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 7, 2022
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, left, and 6th District Councilman Ernie Trakas, sign legislation Nov. 4 allocating $18.5 million in federal pandemic aid to address infrastructure and workforce development in South County. The money comes from the $193 million the county received in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Page signs bill allocating millions in federal funds to South County

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 7, 2022
Seventh District Councilman Mark Harder and 3rd District Councilman Tim Fitch at a May 2019 meeting.

Council allots majority of remaining pandemic aid

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 1, 2022
Court rules in favor of developer in Sunset Hills Court Drive lawsuit

Court rules in favor of developer in Sunset Hills Court Drive lawsuit

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
November 1, 2022
Mehlville approves bid for MHS baseball fields

Mehlville approves bid for MHS baseball fields

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
October 31, 2022
LaDonna Higgins, left, George Hruza, center, and Tracy McCreery

Three running for Missouri Senate district that now represents Sunset Hills

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
October 25, 2022
The new Affton Southwest precinct is the site of the former Sappington Garden Shop, 11520 Gravois Road. Road.

St. Louis County breaks ground on long-awaited Affton Southwest precinct

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
October 25, 2022
Mehlville approves universal free breakfast at three schools

Mehlville approves universal free breakfast at three schools

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
October 24, 2022
Steven Bailey, left, and Lisa Clancy

Clancy seeks reelection against challenger Bailey

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
October 22, 2022
Brad Christ, left, and Leslie Derrington

Christ and Derrington contend for seat formerly held by David Gregory in the 96th District

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
October 22, 2022
Vicki Englund, left, and Dennis Hancock

State rep, mayor face off for 3rd council district

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
October 22, 2022
Kenneth Abram, left, and Walsh Moore

Abram running for 93rd against incumbent Walsh Moore

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
October 22, 2022
Mark Mantovani, left, and Sam Page

Mantovani, Page contend for St. Louis County Executive

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
October 19, 2022
Michael Burton, left, and Bob Mahacek

Mahacek takes on Burton in the 92nd District

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
October 19, 2022
Kyle Kerns, left, and Jim Murphy

Kerns, Murphy face off for 94th

By Erin Achenbach and Lucas Irizarry
October 19, 2022
Republican Rep. Michael ODonnell, left, and Ann Zimpfer, right.

O’Donnell and Zimpfer vie again for the 95th

By Erin Achenbach and Lucas Irizarry
October 19, 2022
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, center, along with Sen. Doug Beck, D-Affton, Police Chief Kenneth Gregory and others break ground on the new Affton Southwest Police Precinct, 11520 Gravois Road, Oct. 19.

County breaks ground on new Affton Southwest precinct

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
October 19, 2022
A rendering of the proposed Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills.

New Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills acquires Tile Shop, will be ‘outdoor world’

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
October 18, 2022
Sunset Hills has new zoning code after multi-year rewrite

Sunset Hills has new zoning code after multi-year rewrite

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 27, 2022
Mehlville Board of Education member Jean Pretto and Chief Financial Officer Marshall Crutcher discuss the 2020 budget during a meeting June 5, 2019 at Mehlville High School.

Mehlville Board of Education hears Prop R report, meeting goals in target spending areas

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 26, 2022
Rocket Tint is requesting to repurpose an existing building at the business park at 4401-4409 Meramec Bottom Road for a vehicle service/window tinting center.

St. Louis County Planning Commission hears petition for vehicle window tint company to operate at Meramec Bottom business park

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 22, 2022
Pedestrian safety, panhandling focus of proposed ordinance in Sunset Hills

Pedestrian safety, panhandling focus of proposed ordinance in Sunset Hills

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 22, 2022

PHOTOS: Crews begin dismantling historic 1810s Joseph Sappington Cabin in Affton, will be reconstructed at Thomas Sappington House Park in Crestwood

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 20, 2022
Mehlville Superintendent Chris Gaines talks to a teacher in a hallway while schools were all-virtual in fall 2020.

Mehlville Board of Education reviews options on asking voters for levy increase

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 20, 2022
Proposition S construction at Blades Elementary School in the Mehlville School District Aug. 15, 2022.

School facilities improved over Mehlville summer break

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 14, 2022
Upgrades at Beasley Elementary School, 3131 Koch Road, include a secure entry vestibule, four restroom fixtures to bring it into ADA compliance, outdoor lighting, additional restrooms, additional parking, roof work, HVAC work and widening the entry road to the school.

Facilities projects underway in Mehlville

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 8, 2022
Mehlville Fire Board of Directors approve changes to employee manual

Mehlville Fire Board of Directors approve changes to employee manual

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 8, 2022
Mehlville Fire directors considering renovations to No. 5 house, headquarters

Mehlville Fire directors considering renovations to No. 5 house, headquarters

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 7, 2022
Mehlville Fire contracting with Digital Strike, Studio 2108 for social media, website redesign

Mehlville Fire contracting with Digital Strike, Studio 2108 for social media, website redesign

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 1, 2022
Board hears summer Prop S updates

Board hears summer Prop S updates

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 1, 2022
MFPD employee manual changes under review

MFPD employee manual changes under review

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
August 31, 2022
With parents and a student sitting behind him socially distanced, Mehlville Superintendent Chris Gaines presents bond issue information to the Board of Education, including conceptual drawings, at the Oct. 15, 2020, board meeting held in person at the Mehlville High School Library. The presentation was ‘very thorough,’ board President Kevin Schartner said. The meeting was also livestreamed.

Possible ballot measure could address wages, keeping ESSER interventionists

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
August 24, 2022
Katherine Pinner

South County author and newcomer to public office wins primary for executive

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
August 23, 2022
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