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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Plan for convention center expansion dedicates funding for new North County projects

May 1, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com  The contentious debate on extending The Dome football stadium bonds for 40 years to expand the America’s Center convention center in downtown...

In this photo taken at County Executive Steve Stenger’s victory party in Sunset Hills in August, Stenger’s son Lincoln touches the head of Chief of Staff Bill Miller, who resigned last week. Photo by Jessica Belle Kramer.

Stenger’s chief of staff resigns, says it was planned since 2018

April 16, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com  County Executive Steve Stenger’s chief of staff resigned last week, in what he said was a move planned before last year’s election. Chief...

County Executive Steve Stenger listens to public comments at the Aug. 1 County Council meeting. Photo by Jessica Belle Kramer.

Read the St. Louis County subpoena; wide-ranging request asks for four years of documents

April 3, 2019

County Executive Steve Stenger listens to public comments at the Aug. 1 County Council meeting. Photo by Jessica Belle Kramer. By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The St. Louis...

Fifth District Councilwoman Lisa Clancy, center, listens to members of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership board testify in 2019 along with 6th District Councilman Ernie Trakas, left, and 7th District Councilman Mark Harder.

Council creates new position of policy director, hires veteran journalist

March 20, 2019

New 5th District Councilwoman Lisa Clancy, center, listens to members of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership board testify Jan. 15, along with 6th District Councilman Ernie Trakas, left, and...

In this screenshot from Brock Schmittlers Facebook Live video of the vigil for Oakville resident Johnny Shy, friends and family gather with signs and candles to remember their friend.

Friends and family want answers in death of Oakville man in county jail

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor March 8, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The St. Louis County Council and the friends and family of an Oakville man who died in the county jail want answers after a series of inmate...

County Executive Steve Stenger, left, talks to council Chairman Sam Page, D-Creve Coeur, at the Aug. 1 council meeting. Photo by Jessica Belle Kramer.

Council Democrats trying to oust Stenger for absenteeism

March 5, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com  Web exclusive update: The County Council voted 4-2 for the resolution Tuesday night - after this article went to press for this week's...

County Executive Steve Stenger at the Aug. 1 County Council meeting. Photo by Jessica Belle Kramer.

Stenger stops attending council meetings; says it’s become a ‘circus’

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor February 6, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com  Web Exclusive update: Stenger attended the County Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 5, which happened after this article went to press.  The...

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County’s newest officials sworn in Jan. 1

January 4, 2019

    The new and returning officeholders in St. Louis County were set to be sworn in at noon Tuesday, Jan. 1 — after the Call went to press. In a change from tradition, the ceremony...

Aerial of Tower Tee

McBride promises to delay rezoning of Tower Tee; Clancy would decide

October 3, 2018

Ariel of Tower Tee.  By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com A housing developer has promised to delay any possible rezoning of Tower Tee until after Affton’s new councilwoman...

Marc Garcia plays the trumpet during a ceremony at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in 2018.

St. Louis County Council approves cemetery sale through tears and appreciation

September 13, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The County Council agreed unanimously last week to sell half of Sylvan Springs Park to the federal government to expand Jefferson Barracks...

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