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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Watson Industrial Park businesses air their concerns with city

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter August 9, 2023

Several business and building owners from Watson Industrial Park came before the Crestwood Board of Aldermen during public comment at its July 25 meeting to voice their concerns. David Hercules first...

Crestwood reallocates 2023 block grant, discusses ‘24-‘25 funds

Crestwood reallocates 2023 block grant, discusses ‘24-‘25 funds

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter August 1, 2023

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen discussed what to do with its fiscal year 2024/2025 Community Development Block Grant funds at its July 25 meeting, as well as the reallocation of $23,400 in fiscal year...

Some of the classes held by the Crestwood Parks and Recreation Department at the Crestwood Community Center include children’s ballet classes. In a 2019 class, Sandy Book teaches cousins Caroline Kulik, left, and Audrey Flesch a relieve during
the preschool ballet, tap and jazz class.

Crestwood explores new community center, would need voter approval

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter July 25, 2023

The future of the Crestwood Community Center and whether or not to construct a new one could be determined by voters in next year’s election. City Administrator Kris Simpson and Director of Parks and...

Some of the classes held by the Crestwood Parks and Recreation Department at the Crestwood Community Center include children’s ballet classes. In a 2019 class, Sandy Book teaches cousins Caroline Kulik, left, and Audrey Flesch a relieve during
the preschool ballet, tap and jazz class.

Possible new Crestwood Community Center would require voter approval

By Ellie Marshall, Staff Reporter July 19, 2023

Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated where the construction site is for the new community center. The three proposed locations are the "sledding hill" and ballfield at Whitecliff Park...

Letters to the editor

Crestwood mall redevelopment is a ‘missed opportunity’ for the city

June 28, 2023

To the editor: While everyone is excited about the 81 new homes by Dierbergs at the former Crestwood Plaza mall site, I wonder if Crestwood couldn’t have done better. On a quick drive through Crestwood,...

Letters to the editor

‘Unsung heroes’ of Crestwood deserve their recognition, reader writes

June 27, 2023

To the editor: The unsung heroes. This month is my 25th anniversary living and raising a family in Crestwood. Twenty-five very happy years I must add. We are grateful for our excellent city services...

Shipley sees a bright future for Crestwood

Shipley sees a bright future for Crestwood

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 23, 2023

Two-time Crestwood Ward 3 Alderman Scott Shipley was sworn into office once again last month, this time as Crestwood mayor. Shipley ran unopposed for Crestwood mayor in the April municipal election...

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

The NAACP voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the City of Crestwood after both parties reached a settlement agreement Friday. The NAACP sued Crestwood in April 2022 for the use of tax increment...

Mabie reflects on time as Crestwood mayor

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 27, 2023

The tenure of Crestwood Mayor Grant Mabie, who was set to leave his post April 25 after The Call went to press, has seen the redevelopment of the former Crestwood Plaza mall, a multimillion-dollar water...

Former mayor slated to be appointed alderman

Former mayor slated to be appointed alderman

April 25, 2023

Editor's note: This is a developing story. Check back after the April 25 Crestwood Board of Aldermen meeting for more updates.  A familiar name is on the Crestwood Board of Aldermen’s meeting agenda...

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