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St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

City recognizes ‘Christmas in Crestwood’ winners

February 3, 2023

Christmas in Crestwood recognized the winners of the “What I Love about Crestwood” essay contest and Santa photo scavenger hunt at the Jan. 24 Board of Aldermen meeting, pictured above. The winner...

Crestwood names former assistant fire chief as chief

Crestwood names former assistant fire chief as chief

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 1, 2023

It’s official — The city of Crestwood has a new fire chief. The Crestwood Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a resolution at its Jan. 24 meeting to name Leo Meyer fire chief of the Crestwood Fire...

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

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen approved several ordinances Jan. 10 that were part of the meeting’s consent agenda, including a contract to purchase two new police vehicles as well as the installation...

Thomas Sappington House Resident Manager Sally Cakouros walks past pieces of the Joseph Sappington Cabin’s roof during its dismantling Sept. 13, 2022.

Crestwood grants extension to Sappington foundation for cabin’s rebuild

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor December 13, 2022

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen voted last month to grant an extension on a project to reconstruct a historic log cabin in a city park. The board voted 6-1 Nov. 22 on a bill granting an extension to...

Ridgewood Subdivision in Crestwood under review for designation as a historic district

Ridgewood Subdivision in Crestwood under review for designation as a historic district

By Lucas Irizarry, For The Calll October 17, 2022

A subdivision in Crestwood was the subject of discussion Sept. 27 as the Board of Aldermen explored options for a historic designation. The subdivision in question, Ridgewood, was highlighted by Ward...

The Watson Road medians by the Crestwood Crossing development will be enhanced as part of the agreement with developers.

Watson Road medians to be improved as part of Crestwood Crossing project

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter September 27, 2022

An update regarding the design of the Watson Road median improvements was given to the Crestwood Board of Aldermen Sept. 13. The medians are part of the redevelopment agreement with Crestwood Crossing...

Crestwood aldermen are reviewing options to increase connectivity around the city to Grant’s Trail.

City looking at connectivity to Grant’s Trail

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter September 27, 2022

Connecting trails to Grant’s Trail were looked at by the Crestwood Board of Aldermen Sept. 13. The topic was brought up by Ward 1 Alderman Jim Zavist, who said the Ridgewood neighborhood has a long...

Crestwood City Hall

City discusses Metro stop improvements

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter September 26, 2022

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen discussed bus stop improvements within the city Sept. 14.  City Administrator Kris Simpson explained staff was originally researching trash cans at the stops, but thought...

Justin Charboneau

Charboneau suggests new committee

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter September 21, 2022

Crestwood Ward 2 Alderman Justin Charboneau pitched the idea of a new committee to the board Sept. 13. Charboneau said having aldermen on other committees has worked out well for the city, but the board...

Crestwood City Hall

Crestwood looks at potential Watson Road median designs, decorations

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter August 31, 2022

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen got the chance to review renderings of the new medians on Watson Road Aug. 23. The medians are part of the redevelopment agreement with Crestwood Crossing developers Dierbergs...

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