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Erin Achenbach

Erin Achenbach, News Editor

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

All content by Erin Achenbach
Photo courtesy of McArthurs.

McArthur’s reopens South County store to foot traffic, launches two new concepts

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 28, 2023

Mehlville BOE approves 2023 tax rate, includes 31-cent Prop E levy

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 28, 2023
South County deserves more thoughtful developments

South County deserves more thoughtful developments

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 27, 2023
Community job fair hosted by school district, chamber and newspaper

Community job fair hosted by school district, chamber and newspaper

By Erin Achenbach and Ellie Marshall
September 26, 2023
Despite a strong showing in the first half of the game, the Oakville Tigers fell to the Ladue Rams 40-33 in week four of the season. The loss was Oakville’s first for the season.Despite a strong showing in the first half of the game, the Oakville Tigers fell to the Ladue Rams 40-33 in week four of the season. The loss was Oakville’s first for the season. Photo by Jeremy Housewright.

[Photo] OHS has first lost of season against Ladue

September 25, 2023
The Dogwood Social House in Ellisville.

Planning panel hears petition for car dealership, Dogwood Social House postponed

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 25, 2023

St. Louis County Council gives Boeing tax incentives approval

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 25, 2023
The Dogwood Social House in Ellisville.

Public hearing set for South County Dogwood Social House

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 12, 2023
The Wild Horse Ammunition company logo, from the companys website at wildhorseammunition.com.

Aldermen reject petition for ammunition storage warehouse in Green Park

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
September 8, 2023
The states first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed at the Mehlville Fire Protection Districts Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

Missouri’s first ‘baby box’ installed at Mehlville Fire engine house in Oakville

August 31, 2023
The annual labor of love

The annual labor of love

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
August 30, 2023
Officers with the 131st Security Forces Squadron and members of Mehlville Fire Protection District wait for mock victims to be extracted from a building during a simulated active shooter event, Jefferson Barracks Air National Guard Base, Mo., Aug. 11, 2023. The two organizations worked together over multiple days to train and test their capabilities. Photo by U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Mundwiller.

‘First of its kind’ civilian police force takes over at Jefferson Barracks base

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
August 30, 2023

Council restricts smoking on county property

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
August 30, 2023

County Council moves to advance Boeing tax incentives proposal

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
August 30, 2023

Committee recommends against tax rate roll back

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
August 29, 2023
Despite being a small team this year with just four varsity players, the 2023 season could be a memorable one for the Mehlville girls golf team. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

[Photo] MHS golf is ready for a memorable year

September 1, 2023
The Oakville Tigers football team’s biggest strength this season is the “rushing attack,” head coach Mike Genge told The Call. Photo courtesy of the Mehlville School District.

[Photo] Oakville Tigers football team has high aspirations for the 2023 season

August 31, 2023
The Mehlville Panthers football team is looking to improve this season after going 3-7 in 2022.

[Photo] Consistency is key for Mehlville Panthers football in 2023 season

August 31, 2023
Thousands of sunflowers were planted by Tom Rollins on his property at Cliff Cave Park in honor of his wife, Marian, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2017. Rollins hopes the fields that he calls ‘Marian’s Place,’ pictured above, can provide a place of health and healing for the community.

Love in bloom: Sunflower sanctuary sprouts hope amidst couple’s dementia journey

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
August 28, 2023

Council advances tax break for Boeing project

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
August 22, 2023
Missouri’s first Safe Haven Baby Box was installed in South County at the Mehlville Fire Protection District’s Engine House No. 2, 5434 Telegraph Road. The box was dedicated at a ribbon cutting event Aug. 8, pictured above, which was attended by Rep. Jim Murphy of Oakville (pictured center) – who sponsored the legislation for the baby boxes, Mehlville Fire Chief Brian Hendricks and Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe. The boxes are designed to let parents anonymously and safely surrender newborns at firehouses, hospitals and other public safety locations.

State’s first ‘baby box’ installed at Mehlville Fire engine house in Oakville

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
August 15, 2023
Viral Diseases - Hand Infected - Hand foot and mouth disease HFMD

[Photo] Local health departments warn of confirmed measles case

August 6, 2023

New Aldi store, Chick-fil-A and Chipotle restaurants proposed in South County

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
August 8, 2023
Gateway Metro Federal Credit Union is seeking to redevelop the former Aris restaurant, 9992 Lin Ferry Drive.

Former Ari’s restaurant in Green Park approved for credit union

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
August 2, 2023
Logan Playground GB

[Photo] Community comes together to break ground on community playground

March 9, 2023
Photo courtesy of ZZ Top

[Photo] ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynyrd bring ‘Sharp Dressed Simple Man’ co-tour to St. Louis

July 27, 2023
Resident Penny Kelley questions St. Louis County Assessor Jake Zimmerman on how she is supposed to afford an increase in taxes as a result of increased property values after that years reassessment during a town hall at The Pavilion at Lemay in 2019. Kelley said that she lives on a fixed income.

Council rejects bill that would freeze property taxes for seniors

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
July 25, 2023
Mehlville Superintendent Jeff Haug

Mehlville School District’s new superintendent excited for future

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
July 25, 2023
Planning Commission upholds recommendation of denial for pet rescue

Planning Commission upholds recommendation of denial for pet rescue

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
July 25, 2023
A cafeteria employee at Point Elementary in the Mehlville School District prepares food for the districts grab-and-go meals on the first day of school in 2020.

Mehlville BOE sets meal prices, free breakfast

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
July 25, 2023
The intersection of Franru Lane and Telegraph Road in 2019.

[Photo] MoDOT seeks community input from Route 231 users

July 19, 2023
Resident Penny Kelley questions St. Louis County Assessor Jake Zimmerman on how she is supposed to afford an increase in taxes as a result of increased property values after that years reassessment during a town hall at The Pavilion at Lemay in 2019. Kelley said that she lives on a fixed income.

BREAKING: Council votes against senior property tax freeze legislation

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
July 19, 2023
The Green Park Aldi, 11185 South Towne Square, pictured in December 2020.

New Aldi among petitions to be heard by Planning Commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
July 12, 2023
The Green Park Aldi, 11185 South Towne Square, pictured in December 2020.

Petitions for new Aldi, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle to be heard by county Planning Commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
July 7, 2023
St. Louis County Executive vetoes bill regarding tobacco sales near schools

St. Louis County Executive vetoes bill regarding tobacco sales near schools

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
June 28, 2023
Commission hears zoning change requests

Commission hears zoning change requests

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
June 28, 2023
Pedestrian safety starts with accessibility

Pedestrian safety starts with accessibility

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
June 28, 2023
Mehlville graduation 2020.

Mehlville School District among 20 districts statewide seeking waiver from MAP tests

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
June 27, 2023

Sunset Hills hears Despotis petition for drive-thru bank

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
June 27, 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.

Council public comment split into two sections

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
June 27, 2023

County Executive Sam Page vetoes bill permitting tobacco sales near schools

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
June 20, 2023
Utility poles bisect the narrow sidewalks on the west side of Lemay Ferry Road in October 2020 presenting issues for those who use wheelchairs or have other mobility concerns. The east side of Lemay Ferry has accessible sidewalks, but for anyone on the west side, the only way to reach the accessible east sidewalk is by directly crossing the street, or riding in the street next to the closest crosswalk at Victory Drive.

Motion to override executive’s veto of pedestrian safety bill fails

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
June 19, 2023
Planning Commission holding two hearings on proposals in 5th District

Planning Commission holding two hearings on proposals in 5th District

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
June 6, 2023
Mehlville Fire Protection District recognized for financial reporting

Mehlville Fire Protection District recognized for financial reporting

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
June 6, 2023
Utility poles bisect the narrow sidewalks on the west side of Lemay Ferry Road in October 2020, presenting issues for those who use wheelchairs or have other mobility concerns. The east side of Lemay Ferry has accessible sidewalks, but for anyone on the west side, the only way to reach the accessible east sidewalk is by directly crossing the street, or riding in the street next to the burn to the closest crosswalk at Victory Drive.

St. Louis County Executive vetoes pedestrian safety bill

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
June 6, 2023

Mehlville Board of Education approves bids for facilities

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
May 31, 2023
MFPD exploring hiring registered nurses to be part of ambulance crews

MFPD exploring hiring registered nurses to be part of ambulance crews

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
May 31, 2023
City passes regulations for Historic Route 66 signs

City passes regulations for Historic Route 66 signs

By Jeremy Housewright and Erin Achenbach
May 30, 2023
Bayless ELL classroom wins $50K makeover

Bayless ELL classroom wins $50K makeover

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
May 24, 2023
Utility poles bisect the narrow sidewalks on the west side of Lemay Ferry Road in October 2020 presenting issues for those who use wheelchairs or have other mobility concerns. The east side of Lemay Ferry has accessible sidewalks, but for anyone on the west side, the only way to reach the accessible east sidewalk is by directly crossing the street, or riding in the street next to the closest crosswalk at Victory Drive.

Council passes bill aimed at keeping pedestrians out of roadways

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
May 24, 2023
Proposition S construction at Blades Elementary School in the Mehlville School District on Aug. 15, 2022.

District will use other funds for some Prop S projects

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
May 23, 2023
Shipley sees a bright future for Crestwood

Shipley sees a bright future for Crestwood

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
May 23, 2023
Azra Selimovic is requesting amended C-8 zoning to operate a tattoo shop in the shopping center at the intersection of Heege and MacKenzie roads, pictured above on Google Maps.

Tattoo parlor recommended by county Planning Commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
May 15, 2023
NAACP, Crestwood reach settlement in Dierbergs tax incentives suit

NAACP, Crestwood reach settlement in Dierbergs tax incentives suit

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
May 12, 2023
A Rogers Elementary teacher on the first day of school in August 2020 teaches virtually.

Mehlville ratifies teacher MOU, includes Prop E salary increases

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
May 9, 2023
Utility poles bisect the narrow sidewalks on the west side of Lemay Ferry Road in October 2020 presenting issues for those who use wheelchairs or have other mobility concerns. The east side of Lemay Ferry has accessible sidewalks, but for anyone on the west side, the only way to reach the accessible east sidewalk is by directly crossing the street, or riding in the street next to the closest crosswalk at Victory Drive.

County Council advances bill aimed at keeping pedestrians off roadways

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
May 8, 2023
Planning panel hearing two proposals in South County

Planning panel hearing two proposals in South County

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
May 5, 2023
Recipients of the Mehlville School Districts 2006 Distinguished Service Award from left, are: Rich Huddleston, Bobbie Aldy and Marea Kluth-Hoppe.

Mehlville BOE names Rogers Elementary library after volunteer

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
May 5, 2023
Former Crestwood mayor appointed to fill rest of Shipley’s term

Former Crestwood mayor appointed to fill rest of Shipley’s term

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
May 2, 2023
Commission recommends CUP for Victory Christian Academy

Commission recommends CUP for Victory Christian Academy

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 28, 2023
From left: Matt Alonzo, Christy Watz and Andrew Lawson take their oath of office at the Lindbergh Board of Education meeting April 13. Alonzo and Watz, both incumbents, and Lawson, defeated a field of five candidates in the April 2023 election for the three open seats on the board.

Lindbergh school board swears in new members, honors outgoing director

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 28, 2023
A rendering of the Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills.

Sunset Hills Bass Pro eyes May opening

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 27, 2023
So much for  the party of small government

So much for  the party of small government

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 27, 2023
Green Park City Hall

Returning mayor and aldermen sworn in at Green Park, and one new alderman

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 27, 2023

Mabie reflects on time as Crestwood mayor

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 27, 2023
A view of the construction of Lindbergh High School in 2020, funded by Proposition R. The district is considering another bond measure in 2024 for more facility work.

Lindbergh BOE hires construction manager for proposed no-tax-rate-increase bond in 2024

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 26, 2023
Citizens vote at the Sunset Hills Community Center April 2, 2019.

Final election results from around South County from the April 4 election

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 26, 2023

County road projects underway, budget woes leave some projects unaddressed

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 26, 2023
Mehlville School District students and staff thank voters for their support for Prop E after the election April 4. Prop E passed with almost 64 percent of the vote.

Voters approve first levy increase in Mehlville School District since 2015

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 25, 2023

Fire director looking forward to serving district another six years

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 25, 2023
Jeff Wolman

Hassler, Pretto appointed to fill vacancies left by their disqualification

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 18, 2023
Snow cone stand, telecommunications tower up for hearings at county planning panel

Snow cone stand, telecommunications tower up for hearings at county planning panel

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 12, 2023
Planning Commission hears petition for new private school

Planning Commission hears petition for new private school

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 5, 2023
Students arrive at Long Elementary School for the first day of classes Aug. 27, 2020. Mason Drinnin, above, was excited for his first day of first grade, with teachers lined up behind him to welcome students in person.

Lindbergh Board of Education approves new ‘23-’24 school start times

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
April 5, 2023
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
St. Johns Evangelical United Church of Christ, 11333 St. Johns Church Road in Green Park, is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony March 5, 2023, for Logan’s Community Playground, an accessible and inclusive playground in memory of a late member of the church who died in 2021. The playground will be constructed by Unlimited Play, a nonprofit based in St. Peters that builds accessible playgrounds across the country. The playground will be open for the entire community to use once it is completed.

Church hosting ceremony to break ground on memorial community playground

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, 2022.

Page relaunches dormant county crime commission

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor
February 7, 2023
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