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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

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

Rising construction and labor costs have forced the Mehlville School District to find alternative funding methods for some facility projects originally slated to be covered by Proposition S. The Mehlville...

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...

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

The Mehlville Board of Education unanimously adopted the memorandum of understanding, or MOU, between the Mehlville School District and its teachers May 4. According to Superintendent Chris Gaines, there...

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

Editor's note: On Tuesday night, 6th District Councilman Ernie Trakas, sponsor of the bill, held the legislation for further discussion. Another substitute bill may be introduced at next week's council...

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

The Green Park Board of Aldermen swore in returning members and one new alderman at its meeting last week. Mayor Tim Thuston, Ward 1 Alderman Carol Hamilton and Ward 3 Alderman Joe Monteleone, all incumbents,...

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...

County road projects underway, budget woes leave some projects unaddressed

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 26, 2023

With spring and summer approaching, several road and bridge projects are underway in St. Louis County but budget constraints have left some projects on the chopping block. County Executive Sam Page discussed...

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

The Mehlville School District passed its first tax rate increase in almost 10 years April 4 when voters approved Proposition E with over 63% of the vote. Proposition E, for “Ensuring high-quality teachers...

Fire director looking forward to serving district another six years

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 25, 2023

When Aaron Hilmer was first elected to the Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors almost 20 years ago, the first few years were “contentious.” Now, as he enters his fourth term, the...

Jeff Wolman

Hassler, Pretto appointed to fill vacancies left by their disqualification

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 18, 2023

The Mehlville Board of Education swore in a returning member, selected its president and vice president, and filled two vacancies at its meeting last week. Director Scott Huegeirch was absent from the...

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