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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Stenger, kneeling, cuts the ribbon on the new Cliff Cave Park trail expansion in Oakville in May 2018, alongside county Parks Director Gary Bess, 5th District Councilman Pat Dolan, D-Richmond Heights, and Great Rivers Greenway Executive Director Susan Trautman. Stenger fought to get the trail built over the objections of 6th District Councilman Ernie Trakas, R-Oakville. Photo by Bill Milligan.

Cliff Cave trail will be enjoyed for many years to come, officials say

May 8, 2018

County Executive Steve Stenger cuts the ribbon on the new Oakville overlook on the bluffs in Cliff Cave County Park May 4 with, from left, Eliana Owens, Parks Director Gary Bess, 5th District Councilman...

Elected officials take office in south county

May 5, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com As of last week, all the new officials set to take office after the April 3 election have been sworn in. New on the job are Mehlville...

Aldermen agree: Mall still Crestwood’s top concern

May 4, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The fate of the stalled Crestwood Plaza mall redevelopment is the top concern of not just residents, but incoming and departing aldermen. When...

Neighbors oppose U-Haul facility at Show Me Lanes

Neighbors oppose U-Haul facility at Show Me Lanes

May 3, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com Neighbors of a proposed U-Haul storage facility that could replace the Show Me Lanes bowling alley in Oakville have hired an attorney and submitted...

‘Metro Reimagined’ aims to increase bus service

‘Metro Reimagined’ aims to increase bus service

May 2, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com Metro is redesigning its bus routes as part of a plan called “Metro Reimagined” that would be the largest overhaul in 15 years and aims...

County Executive Steve Stenger, second from left, listens to Rep. Bob Burns, D-Affton, address the council last year, left to right: 5th District Councilman Pat Dolan, D-Richmond Heights, Chairman Sam Page, D-Creve Coeur, 1st District Councilwoman Hazel Erby and 4th District Councilwoman Rochelle Walton Gray, D-Black Jack. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

Ethics panel questions Stenger

May 1, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The County Council’s Ethics Committee is asking County Executive Steve Stenger to answer questions on his claims about the benefits of the...

Chief Jim Silvernail, who led Mehlville and Metro West fire districts, dies

Chief Jim Silvernail, who led Mehlville and Metro West fire districts, dies

April 30, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com Former Mehlville Fire Protection District Chief Jim Silvernail, who died last week, will be remembered for his lasting impact on generations...

Superintendents nationwide learn from Mehlville students

Superintendents nationwide learn from Mehlville students

April 26, 2018

Naperville Central High Innovation Director Tony Schlorff talks with a student at Mosaic Elementary on an April 20 tour of the new school. By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com Superintendents...

Toughening of the Sunshine Law would be first revamp in decades

Toughening of the Sunshine Law would be first revamp in decades

April 25, 2018

Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com A pair of identical bills that would fortify the state’s Sunshine Law and expand its enforcement passed the Missouri House last week, in...

Visitors enjoying the sea lion show at the St. Louis Zoo sea lion arena

Zoo tax attracts strong views on all sides, for and against new sales tax

April 24, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com A new proposed countywide sales tax for the St. Louis Zoo is bringing out passionate opinions on both sides of the question of whether county...

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