To the editor: State Rep. Jim Murphy’s  (R-Oakville) criticism of the Mehlville School Board’s decision not to roll back the added revenue caused by increased property assessments is misguided. The...

The great roundabout debate in South County is unfolding like a classic community theater drama – complete with passionate townsfolk, a controversial protagonist (our soon-to-be-famous roundabout)...

Apfelstrudel – German apple strudel – a favorite dessert of my maternal grandmother. It was Thanksgiving 1946. Gathered around the table were my parents, my brother and me along with my maternal grandparents,...

In my latest column that ran in the Sept. 28 edition of the St. Louis Call, I explained why I thought September was the cruelest month. My younger brother contracted polio in September 1964. He was...

May we all bow our heads in a moment of silence to celebrate and remember one of the true icons in high school sports. The three-sport athlete. For 30-plus years I have covered high school and college...

With the return of Friday night lights comes the St. Louis Call’s annual Fall Sports Preview, a testament to the dedication of a community-driven newsroom. Beyond the news updates and regular coverage...

To the editor: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. As incoming Superintendent Dr. Jeff Haug takes the reins of the Mehlville School District, he will literally find “a Tale of Two...

To the editor: While everyone is excited about the 81 new homes by Dierbergs at the former Crestwood Plaza mall site, I wonder if Crestwood couldn’t have done better. On a quick drive through Crestwood,...

Pedestrian safety is a crucial concern for communities, but it is important to approach this issue with a focus on inclusive solutions rather than imposing strict bans, such as the one recently passed...

To the editor: Regarding St. Louis County Bill No. 86 “Pedestrians On The Roadway” Roads are for vehicle transportation, not unsupervised pedestrians. That’s why we arrest “protesters” who...