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South St. Louis County News

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Final remaining sites in Green Park Industrial taken by Alcatraz Trucking

Final remaining sites in Green Park Industrial taken by Alcatraz Trucking

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 21, 2021

The last remaining lots of Green Park Industrial Park will be used by Alcatraz Trucking for an expansion.  The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the plan this spring. The long-haul freight company,...

Cities received federal CARES Act funds during COVID-19 pandemic

Cities received federal CARES Act funds during COVID-19 pandemic

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 19, 2021

Most cities in South County have passed ordinances that will allow them to accept federal coronavirus funds from St. Louis County as part of the county’s $47 million Municipal Relief program. The Grantwood...

In the Rogers Elementary first-day-of-school scavenger hunt in 2019, second-grader Aleah Jacobsmeyer, right, and other students went straight to the top for help, asking Superintendent Chris Gaines if he fit any of their categories. He checked the box ‘I like vegetables.’

Mehlville looks to next five-year vision for its strategic plan

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 18, 2021

The Mehlville Board of Education will be voting this summer on the next five years of the Mehlville School District’s strategic plan. Superintendent Chris Gaines told the board April 29 that the final...

Aldermen in Sunset Hills reject permit for temporary produce tent

Aldermen in Sunset Hills reject permit for temporary produce tent

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 9, 2021

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen unanimously denied a permit last month that would have allowed a fresh produce stand to operate on Lindbergh Boulevard from May through August. Figge’s Produce wanted...

Mehlville parents criticize continued masking at board meeting

Mehlville parents criticize continued masking at board meeting

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 8, 2021

Several parents spoke at the Mehlville Board of Education meeting last month against the district’s decision to continue requiring masks for students despite St. Louis County dropping its mask mandate...

Crestwood Police Department gains accreditation in a four-year process

Crestwood Police Department gains accreditation in a four-year process

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 3, 2021

The Crestwood Police Department is now accredited following four years of work toward that goal and a final assessment in March. The Crestwood force earned its accreditation through the Missouri Police...

The Crestwood Fire Department conducts water rescue training at Whitecliff Quarry in May 2019.

Crestwood quarry project moves ahead with a pedestrian bridge

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 2, 2021

Construction on the next phase of the redevelopment of the Whitecliff Park quarry is underway in Crestwood. A new boardwalk, pavilion, fishing plaza, lighting, gravel trail and Americans with Disabilities...

The proposed location of Adworth Senior Living at 1250 and 1301 Adworth Drive.

Senior housing approved after a year, multiple hearings due to water issues

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 2, 2021

More senior housing is coming to South County after the St. Louis County Council unanimously approved a conditional-use permit for Adworth Senior Living April 13. Adworth Senior Living has sought approval...

The Missouri State Capitol building in Jefferson City.

O’Donnell, Murphy discuss range of issues in town hall after session end

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 2, 2021

State representatives Michael O’Donnell and Jim Murphy held a joint town hall at Royale Orleans last month to discuss the highlights and lowlights of the 2021 legislative session from their perspectives. O’Donnell,...

The pool at the Crestwood Aquatic Centers lazy river and slide, as seen in a photo from Westport Pools.

Crestwood pool opens with few restrictions

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 1, 2021

The Crestwood Aquatic Center kicked off the summer season when it opened last weekend. The Crestwood Aquatic Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, opened for the 2021 season Saturday, May 29 under COVID-19...

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