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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

The intersection of Franru Lane and Telegraph Road in 2019.

MoDOT seeks community input from Route 231 users

July 19, 2023

The Missouri Department of Transportation is holding an open house-style public meeting next week about the Route 231 safety and resurfacing project. The two-year project includes resurfacing the roadway...

One person killed after car crashes into Lemay home

One person killed after car crashes into Lemay home

July 19, 2023

One person was killed Tuesday when a car crashed into a home in Lemay. The accident occurred July 18 at 2:26 p.m. at the intersection of Kingston Drive and Telegraph Road. According to an investigation...

St. Louis man sentenced to three life terms for rape, assault

St. Louis man sentenced to three life terms for rape, assault

February 18, 2022

Christopher Lamar Rusell, 31, was sentenced Tuesday to three consecutive life terms plus 15 years in prison. By statute, he must serve at least 85 percent of his sentences before being eligible for...

Lemay man convicted for August 2020 shooting

Lemay man convicted for August 2020 shooting

November 13, 2021

A Lemay man was convicted last month after shooting an acquaintance during an altercation last year. A St. Louis County jury convicted Mark Aaron, 39, of first-degree assault, armed criminal action...

Lemay 7-Eleven sells winning scratchers ticket worth $55,558

Lemay 7-Eleven sells winning scratchers ticket worth $55,558

July 21, 2021

One St. Louis resident is $55,558 richer after purchasing a winning scratchers ticket in the 7-Eleven at 260 Hoffmeister Ave. in Lemay. Larry Musick redeemed his prize at the Lottery's St. Louis regional...

Cusanelli’s as seen on Google Maps.

No plans on tap for ex-Cusanelli’s site

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor November 24, 2020

The Lemay Chamber of Commerce has tried to connect interested developers to the owners of the now-closed Cusanelli’s Restaurant without any response. The Lemay landmark at 705 Lemay Ferry Road was one...

River City Boulevard, at the intersection of Lemay Ferry Road, is inaccessible due to rising floodwater from the River des Peres Thursday, May 30. The Mississippi River, which backs up into the River des Peres, is expected to crest Saturday.

Flooded homes could get FEMA buyouts

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter November 22, 2019

South County residents affected by flooding could receive buyouts after St. Louis County filed for flood relief with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. St. Louis County filed in September seeking...

The Alabama Avenue Bridge, at the intersection of River City Boulevard and Lemay Ferry Road, is inaccessible as floodwater from the River des Peres continue to rise Thursday, May 30. 8,000 feet of sandbag were put in place along the River des Peres to mitigate flooding of nearby homes in South County and south St. Louis city.

South County flooding victims are cleaning up, waiting for a disaster declaration

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter August 7, 2019

Although the flood waters along the River Des Peres have receded, residents in Lemay and other parts of South County are still trying to clean up the aftermath of near record-setting floods that affected...

The 900 block of Lemay Ferry Road in Lemay as seen on Google Street View.

Property values rise in the county; Lemay houses spiking 34 percent

May 28, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com In what may come as a surprise to many, Lemay had the largest jump in property values of any area of St. Louis County. Assessed valuation...

Full smoking ban off ballot, partial still on

Full smoking ban off ballot, partial still on

October 24, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com  A full countywide smoking ban that was set to be voted on in the Nov. 6 election was thrown off the ballot by a judge last month. The ban...

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