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Crestwood concerns flood pool

Crestwood concerns flood pool

By Mike Anthony, Executive Editor
June 10, 2021
Three seek two seats on Mehlville school board

Three seek two seats on Mehlville school board

By Mike Anthony, Executive Editor
March 21, 2018
The city of Sunset Hills campus: Sunset Hills Police Department

Commission votes against accepting Tapawingo subdivisions’ streets for maintenance

By Mike Anthony, Executive Editor
March 13, 2018
Mehlville Fire Districts multipurpose training center could be complete by mid-November

Mehlville Fire District’s multipurpose training center could be complete by mid-November

By Mike Anthony, Executive Editor
January 26, 2018
Ward 2 Alderman Justin Charboneau and his son pose with Santa Ted at Christmas in Crestwood in 2017.

[Photo] Christmas in Crestwood kicks off

December 5, 2017
Jim Simpson

Simpson to hand over ‘crown jewel’ of a school district to his successor

By Mike Anthony
September 19, 2017

MFPD continuing to offer citizens superior service

By Mike Anthony
September 5, 2017

School board eyes search for successor to Simpson

By Mike Anthony
August 29, 2017
Jerry Miguel

Crestwood budget amendment hikes city’s general fund deficit by $330,000

By Mike Anthony
August 29, 2017
Mike Williams

Green Park’s total net position increases by $380,000 in 2016

By Mike Anthony
August 29, 2017

No shortage of candidates for Most Misguided Quotes

By Mike Anthony
August 22, 2017
Jim Simpson

Lindbergh board eyes superintendent search

By Mike Anthony
August 22, 2017
Gregg Roby

Crestwood zoning code needs update, officials agree

By Mike Anthony
August 22, 2017

Guyer’s oversight ensures success of Lindbergh projects

By Mike Anthony
August 15, 2017
Brian Hendricks

MFPD on cusp of changing how EMS service delivered

By Mike Anthony
August 15, 2017
Gregg Roby

Roby votes to nix Charter amendment; board agrees to align code with Charter

By Mike Anthony
August 15, 2017
Lindbergh Schools Board of Education members, administrators, teachers and staff gathered last week along with former school board members, state and local elected officials, community leaders and members of the Dressel family to celebrate the opening of the districts 650-student Dressel Elementary School, as Dressel students cut the ribbon for the new state-of-the art school on the direction of Superintendent Jim Simpson, arms extended. Mike Anthony photo.

Lindbergh community celebrates opening of Dressel Elementary

By Mike Anthony
August 8, 2017
Jim Simpson

Lindbergh administrators receive pay raises totaling 3 percent for 2017-2018 school year

By Mike Anthony
August 8, 2017

Transparency continuing to take a hit under Stump

By Mike Anthony
August 8, 2017
Planning panel recommends denial of Despotis Court Drive proposal

Planning panel recommends denial of Despotis’ Court Drive proposal

By Mike Anthony
August 8, 2017
Planning panel recommends denial of Despotis Court Drive proposal

Planning panel recommends denial of Despotis’ Court Drive proposal

By Mike Anthony, Executive Editor
August 8, 2017
Lisa Stump

Crestwood resident urges city officials to withdraw lawsuit against fire district

By Mike Anthony
August 1, 2017
Chris Bosche

Fire board names training facility in honor of Dr. Bosche

By Mike Anthony
August 1, 2017

Mehlville School District fortunate to have Gaines

By Mike Anthony
August 1, 2017
Kris Simpson

Citizen queries city officials on halting Watson Road design work

By Mike Anthony
July 25, 2017
Bob Reinagel

Green Park mayor’s issuance of fireworks permit sparks debate

By Mike Anthony
July 25, 2017

County Council members fail to fulfill office’s duties

By Mike Anthony
July 25, 2017

Revised McManus request addresses Trakas’ issues

By Mike Anthony
July 18, 2017
Ernie Trakas

Panel recommends OK of McManus zoning request

By Mike Anthony
July 18, 2017
Financial condition of fire district solid, auditor tells board

Financial condition of fire district solid, auditor tells board

By Mike Anthony
July 11, 2017
Lindbergh school board to consider bids for demolition of two homes near schools

Lindbergh school board to consider bids for demolition of two homes near schools

By Mike Anthony
July 11, 2017

State’s Sunshine Law still one of weakest in country

By Mike Anthony
July 11, 2017
Justin Charboneau

Board unanimously rejects measure approving firm’s request to modify landscaping plan

By Mike Anthony
July 4, 2017
Justin Charboneau

Board unanimously rejects measure approving firm’s request to modify landscaping plan

By Mike Anthony
July 4, 2017

City’s residents have right to know who initiated suit

By Mike Anthony
July 4, 2017
Public hearing set on Crestwood companys request to modify existing landscaping plan

Public hearing set on Crestwood company’s request to modify existing landscaping plan

By Mike Anthony
June 27, 2017

Lindbergh Schools returns to being one happy family

By Mike Anthony
June 27, 2017

Two local school boards honored for their service

By Mike Anthony
June 20, 2017
Karen Schuster

Lindbergh Board of Education adopts 2017-2018 budget with unanimous vote

By Mike Anthony
June 20, 2017

Unsuccessful candidates still whining about losses

By Mike Anthony
June 13, 2017
This is a rendering of Crestwoods new Public Works facility proposed to be constructed at 9353 Watson Industrial Park.

Panel recommends OK of site plan for new Public Works facility

By Mike Anthony
June 13, 2017

Gaines remains committed to Mehlville’s transparency

By Mike Anthony
June 6, 2017
Jim Simpson

Lindbergh High buildings nearing end of their lifespan, superintendent says

By Mike Anthony
June 6, 2017
The Mehlville Fire Protection District recently took delivery of a new 75-foot aerial ladder truck. Pictured, from left, are: Board of Directors Treasurer Bonnie Stegman, Chief Brian Hendricks, Chief Mechanic Ken Wenk, Pvt. Mike Mueller and Deputy Chief Dan Furrer. Furrer, Wenk and Mueller serve on the districts Apparatus Committee. Mike Anthony photo

MFPD takes delivery of new ladder truck; chief praises Apparatus Committee’s work

By Mike Anthony
June 6, 2017

City officials suffer from severe buyer’s remorse

By Mike Anthony
May 30, 2017
Gregg Roby

Crestwood files lawsuit challenging state laws officials helped to change

By Mike Anthony
May 30, 2017
Charles Triplett

Lindbergh school board eyes 2017-2018 budget with projected surplus of $24,000

By Mike Anthony
May 30, 2017

County Council continues to make baffling decisions

By Mike Anthony
May 23, 2017

You certainly can’t believe everything on social media

By Mike Anthony
May 16, 2017
Ernie Trakas

Trakas introduces rezoning measure; still undecided on McManus proposal

By Mike Anthony
May 16, 2017
Gregg Roby

Crestwood’s 2016 total fund balance of $7.8 million $150,000 more than last year

By Mike Anthony
May 16, 2017
Tara Sparks

Lindbergh board OKs short-term option for more teacher planning time

By Mike Anthony
May 16, 2017
Aaron Hilmer

Kolb, her supporters spend $42,000 in effort to oust Hilmer

By Mike Anthony
May 9, 2017

2017 off to very strong start for Most Misguided Quotes

By Mike Anthony
May 9, 2017
Kris Simpson

Crestwood ends 2016 with $4.7 million general fund balance

By Mike Anthony
May 2, 2017
Gregg Roby

UPDATED: Roby asks Crestwood aldermen to discuss issuing RFP for 27 acres on Watson Road

By Mike Anthony
May 2, 2017

Trakas’ decision to block company’s move baffling

By Mike Anthony
May 2, 2017
Crestwood board votes 7-1 to award $3.7 million contract for new Public Works facility

Crestwood board votes 7-1 to award $3.7 million contract for new Public Works facility

By Mike Anthony
April 25, 2017
Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors Chairman Aaron Hilmer takes the oath of office last week for a third six-year term on the board. Mike Anthony photo.

MFPD board approves 2017 nonbinding tax rates — blended rate projected to drop 3.3 cents

By Mike Anthony
April 25, 2017

Many voters fail to exercise civic duty in April 4 election

By Mike Anthony
April 25, 2017
Grant Mabie

UPDATED: Crestwood aldermen approve contract for new Public Works facility

By Mike Anthony
April 18, 2017

Departing board members leave some big shoes to fill

By Mike Anthony
April 18, 2017
Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors Chairman Aaron Hilmer and board Treasurer Bonnie Stegman celebrate Hilmers re-election to the fire board in the April 4 election. The two were first elected in April 2005. Gloria Lloyd photo.

Hilmer defeats Kolb in election for six-year term on fire board

By Mike Anthony
April 11, 2017
Lindbergh enrollment to increase by 182 students this fall

Lindbergh enrollment to increase by 182 students this fall

By Mike Anthony
April 11, 2017

Call starts new tradition of post-election awards

By Mike Anthony
April 11, 2017
Grant Mabie

Crestwood board bans short-term rentals

By Mike Anthony
April 4, 2017
Ismaine Ayouaz

UPDATED: Former candidates oppose CUP for thrift store on Watson Road

By Mike Anthony
April 4, 2017

Kostial soon to be known as the ‘Former Alderman’

By Mike Anthony
April 4, 2017
A firefighters union political-action committee funded pro-Prop C signs that are dotted around Crestwood in support of Tuesdays 45-cent tax-rate increase.

Crestwood tax-rate increase faces organized opposition

By Mike Anthony
March 28, 2017
All four Mehlville school board candidates appeared at a dual forum with the Mehlville fire board candidates March 22 at Andres South. Pictured from left are: Jean Pretto, Samantha Stormer, Peggy Hassler and Michelle Pommer.

Mehlville school board candidates share their views on Mosaic Elementary, other issues

By Mike Anthony
March 28, 2017
Aaron Hilmer

Hilmer’s proven track record merits his re-election to fire board

By Mike Anthony
March 28, 2017
Call makes endorsements for next weeks elections

Call makes endorsements for next week’s elections

By Mike Anthony
March 28, 2017
These new elementary-school boundaries will go into effect for the 2017-2018 school year.

New boundaries for 2017-2018 approved by Lindbergh board

By Mike Anthony
March 21, 2017
Board of Education Treasurer Vicki Lorenz Englund, center, speaks during the March 16 forum. Also pictured are board President Kathy Kienstra, left, and board candidate Christy Watz.

Lindbergh school board candidates debate issues district faces at forum

By Mike Anthony
March 21, 2017
Daniel Sampson

Sampson, Watz among candidates running for four seats on Lindbergh school board on April 4

By Mike Anthony
March 21, 2017

April 4 election will decide Lindbergh Schools’ future

By Mike Anthony
March 21, 2017
See the candidates at the Calls dual candidate forum for Mehlville fire board and school board Wednesday, March 22.

ELECTION 2017: Four seek three seats on Mehlville board

By Mike Anthony, Executive Editor
March 14, 2017
Kathy Kienstra

UPDATED: Kienstra, Lorenz seek seats on Lindbergh board

By Mike Anthony
March 14, 2017
ELECTION 2017: Kolb looks to unseat Hilmer in April 4 election for MFPD board

ELECTION 2017: Kolb looks to unseat Hilmer in April 4 election for MFPD board

By Mike Anthony
March 14, 2017
Brian Hendricks

Chief discusses state of fire district; turnover not a concern, he reiterates

By Mike Anthony
March 8, 2017

Chief greeted with hostility at Democratic club meeting

By Mike Anthony
March 8, 2017
Martha Duchild

ELECTION 2017: Two vying for one-year seat on Lindbergh board in April 4 election

By Mike Anthony
March 8, 2017

Research candidates prior to voting in April 4 election

By Mike Anthony
March 1, 2017
A close-up of elementary scenario A for Oakville schools, above.

Panel urges grandfathering of some Mehlville students

By Mike Anthony
March 1, 2017
Crestwood panel considers approval of citys first-ever comprehensive plan

Crestwood panel considers approval of city’s first-ever comprehensive plan

By Mike Anthony
March 1, 2017
Matt Alonzo

ELECTION 2017: Nine seek four Lindbergh school board seats

By Mike Anthony
March 1, 2017

Mehlville’s lottery for CSOI scheduled to close Friday

By Mike Anthony
February 22, 2017
Lindbergh Schools is constructing a two-story Central Office building on the site of the former Johnnys Market at Sappington and Gravois roads. This photo of Johnnys Market, a south county institution that featured a variety of local produce and foods, was taken shortly before the store closed its doors in 2012 after 68 years in business.

Lindbergh board approves sale of over $1 million in COPs for new Central Office building

By Mike Anthony
February 22, 2017
Justin Charboneau

Crestwood awaits information on mall tenants

By Mike Anthony
February 22, 2017

Stenger falling short on pledge of transparency

By Mike Anthony
February 15, 2017
Jane Kolb

Employee turnover at MFPD ‘No. 1 complaint’ Kolb hears

By Mike Anthony
February 15, 2017
Brian Hendricks

MFPD chief disputes Kolb’s claim of ‘revolving door of employees’

By Mike Anthony
February 15, 2017

‘Robo Alderman’ morphs into an ‘Absent Alderman’

By Mike Anthony
February 8, 2017
Lindbergh Schools is constructing a two-story Central Office building on the site of the former Johnnys Market at Sappington and Gravois roads. This photo of Johnnys Market, a south county institution that featured a variety of local produce and foods, was taken shortly before the store closed its doors in 2012 after 68 years in business.

Lindbergh board selects underwriter for issuance of bond-like certificates

By Mike Anthony
February 8, 2017

Can Trump act with dignity the presidency demands?

By Mike Anthony
February 1, 2017
Pictured above are the current boundaries for Lindbergh Schools elementary schools.

Lindbergh committee starts work redrawing school boundaries

By Mike Anthony
February 1, 2017
Brian Hendricks

MFPD looks to enhance quality of service

By Mike Anthony
February 1, 2017

County should not appeal ruling on police standards

By Mike Anthony
January 25, 2017
Gregg Roby

Roby unopposed in his bid for second term as Crestwood mayor

By Mike Anthony
January 25, 2017
Lindbergh kicks off redistricting Wednesday

Lindbergh kicks off redistricting Wednesday

By Mike Anthony
January 25, 2017
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