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56th USCT Infantry Regiment honored at JB ceremony

56th USCT Infantry Regiment honored at JB ceremony

November 21, 2023

The 56th United States Colored Troops (USCT) Infantry was honored at a ceremony held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Oct. 20, pictured above. The 56th USCT Infantry was an infantry regiment that...

Thousands of sunflowers were planted by Tom Rollins on his property at Cliff Cave Park in honor of his wife, Marian, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2017. Rollins hopes the fields that he calls ‘Marian’s Place,’ pictured above, can provide a place of health and healing for the community.

Love in bloom: Sunflower sanctuary sprouts hope amidst couple’s dementia journey

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 28, 2023

Between the banks of the Mississippi River and the greenway trail at St. Louis County’s Cliff Cave Park, multiple acres of over a thousand sunflowers greet walkers, runners, bikers and others who utilize...

Hidden harmony unearthed

Hidden harmony unearthed

August 8, 2023

During demolition of Lindbergh High School’s orchestra room Aug. 1, the mural pictured above was uncovered after the room was completely demolished. It is unknown how long the mural was on the original...

Attendees at the Mehlville School Districts 60plus barbecue in May 2023.

South County Kiwanis Club, Mehlville School District host 60plus BBQ

May 15, 2023

The Mehlville School District and South County Kiwanis Club held a barbecue last week for the district’s 60plus members at the final 60plus event of the school year. Barbecue was prepared by the South...

Bass Pro Shops opens in Sunset Hills

May 10, 2023

Dallas Hovis, above, points out the fish in the Bass Pro Shops aquarium to his dad, Alex Hovis, left, and sister, Carolina Hovis, at the May 3 grand opening of the new store in Sunset Hills at 3600 S....

Lindbergh educator first elementary teacher to receive award

May 5, 2023

Sappington Elementary physical education teacher Mary Driemeyer, above left, was recently named the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation’s 2023 Educator of the Year, the organization’s first at the elementary...

Buddies belong at Crestwood Elementary

Buddies belong at Crestwood Elementary

October 17, 2021

Crestwood Elementary School held “Buddy Classes” for the first time this school year Sept. 24. Each class from kindergarten through fifth grade get together once a month by grade-level to read a theme-based...

Back in action at STEM Club

October 15, 2021

Students in the Rogers Elementary STEM club design marble runs Sept. 16 using their creativity to move a marble from one point to another at the first meeting of the new school year. The STEM club is an...

Mehlville welcomes students back to class

Mehlville welcomes students back to class

October 14, 2021

Oakville Middle School cheerleaders greet buses as they arrive for the first day of school in the Mehlville School District Wednesday, Aug. 25. Like neighboring Lindbergh Schools, Mehlville is requiring...

First-day Flyers

First-day Flyers

October 13, 2021

Kindergarten students at Kennerly Elementary School enjoying their first day of school Monday, Aug. 23. Like nearby Mehlville School District, Lindbergh Schools is requiring face coverings for all students,...

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