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South St. Louis County News

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Healthy Living: Remembering the ‘cruelest’ month

Healthy Living: Remembering the ‘cruelest’ month

By Carl Hendrickson, For the Call September 28, 2023

In 1922 T. S. Eliot’s famous work “The Waste Land” was first published. This poem was written after the First World War when Europe was a crumbling mess. He opens the poem by stating that the cruelest...

South County deserves more thoughtful developments

South County deserves more thoughtful developments

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor September 27, 2023

Sometimes, development pursued solely for the sake of reducing the number of vacant storefronts and properties may not necessarily align with the best interests of the community Take, for example, the...

Letters to the editor

Letter writer expresses gratitude for summer community band shows

September 27, 2023

To the editor: I was privileged to be invited to “A Summer Community Band Concert” presented by the Mehlville School District. It was held in the Nottlemann Auditorium on July 28. This is the second...

Letters to the editor

Writer says to pay attention to who voted for senior property tax freeze

September 27, 2023

To the editor: This letter is a response to the County Council’s vote not to give St. Louis County seniors a freeze on real estate taxes in July. Four Democrats voted no and three Republicans voted...

Letters to the editor

Reader is appreciative of the newspaper’s hardwork, informative articles

September 27, 2023

To the editor: Bravo, bravo, bravo. Wow, The St. Louis Call is very informative. Thanks for a wonderful newspaper and to every one who works hard, long hours to create a free, happy, worth reading paper...

The annual labor of love

The annual labor of love

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor August 30, 2023

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...

Letters to the editor

New Mehlville School District superintendent will find ‘a tale of two districts’

August 30, 2023

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...

Letters to the editor

Crestwood mall redevelopment is a ‘missed opportunity’ for the city

June 28, 2023

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 starts with accessibility

Pedestrian safety starts with accessibility

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 28, 2023

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...

Letters to the editor

Reader says county roads are for vehicle transportation, not pedestrians

June 28, 2023

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...

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