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A rendering of the Bass Pro Shops in Sunset Hills.

Bass Pro Shops announces new Sunset Hills location

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 10, 2021

A new Bass Pro Shops is coming to Sunset Hills.  The Springfield-based outdoor retailer announced Tuesday that it would open its third location in the region in the vacant Toys “R” Us in Sunset...

As start of school  looms, time is now to vaccinate students

As start of school looms, time is now to vaccinate students

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 30, 2021

If they’re vaccinated, they’ll be able to stay in school. At least that’s the hope of St. Louis County officials, who kicked-off a back-to-school vaccination program last week.  It doesn’t...

Former OHS student sworn-in to board

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 23, 2021

The Mehlville Board of Education welcomed a newcomer in April when former Oakville High School student Patrick McKelvey was sworn in after the municipal election. McKelvey, 23, is a 2015 graduate of Oakville...

Green Park City Hall

Green Park may update city code to address residential medical facilities

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 22, 2021

Green Park is considering adding language to its city code to address residential medical facilities and group homes in the city, spurred by a lawsuit on a similar issue against St. Louis County and a...

Sunset Hills limits use of metal and steel buildings

Sunset Hills limits use of metal and steel buildings

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 21, 2021

Sunset Hills will now prohibit the use of metal and steel on buildings as well as prefabricated metal and steel buildings and pole barns in most zoning districts in the city. The Sunset Hills Board of...

Crestwood amends code about relatives

Crestwood amends code about relatives

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 21, 2021

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen amended the city’s code in May to change how the city handles employment and appointment of relatives of city officials. The new ordinance changes the city code to allow...

The campaign committee for Mehlville School District’s Proposition S, Mehlville-Oakville United, hosted a donut drive-thru in 2021 at Mehlville High School, Washington Middle School and Oakville Middle/Wohlwend Elementary. The event featured free donuts, “Yes on S” car painting and committee members dressed in costumes to raise awareness about the bond measure.

Prop S improvements begin with HVAC and softball fields

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 21, 2021

Now that the historic vote to pass the Mehlville School District’s first bond issue in nearly 30 years is in the past, work is underway on the projects funded by Proposition S. As the district starts...

Sunset Hills rejects donation of historic Paraclete property

Sunset Hills rejects donation of historic Paraclete property

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 14, 2021

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen has declined a donation from Alwal “Al” and Betty Moore to take over the historic Paraclete Fathers property in Tapawingo. The Paraclete property is the former estate...

The demolished Crestwood Plaza property in 2017.

Dierbergs withdraws TIF request for Crestwood mall; cancels public hearing

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 14, 2021

Dierbergs Markets has reversed its request for millions of dollars in tax incentives for its redevelopment of the former Crestwood mall site, now stating the project will move forward using incentives...

Sunset Hills could create “separate” Prop P fund

Sunset Hills could create “separate” Prop P fund

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor July 12, 2021

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen could create a separate budget fund for money from Proposition P, the half-cent sales tax St. Louis County voters approved in April 2017 to fund police and public safety. At...

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