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St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

War on COVID-19 can be won by wearing a mask

War on COVID-19 can be won by wearing a mask

November 23, 2020

Are we at war with COVID-19? That was the explicit message from the leaders of St. Louis hospitals last week, as they emphasized how they’re fighting a battle on the frontline of a raging pandemic,...

Abstentions shouldn’t be miscounted as ‘no’ votes

Abstentions shouldn’t be miscounted as ‘no’ votes

November 10, 2020

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen decided in a 5-3 vote in September to count abstentions as no votes. This may seem like one of those “inside baseball”-type decisions that has no impact on the everyday...

Letters to the editor

Reader defends Electoral College, but not the ‘do-nothing’ politicians

November 1, 2020

To the editor: Two topics of concern: The Electoral College has been operating smoothly for more than 200 years. In recent years (2000 and 2016) the winner of the presidential election actually lost...

Letters to the editor

Reader defends Trump’s reaction to coronavirus, and listening skills

October 31, 2020

To the editor: I would like to respond to the May 2 COVID-19 letter written by Gary Wilson. It is amazing to me how people think that President Trump delayed the reaction to the COVID virus. If you...

Letters to the editor

Trump: ‘Let’s end this national nightmare,’ Crestwood resident writes

October 31, 2020

To the editor: Save the republic from the scourge of Trump. I strongly encourage my fellow citizens to vote President Trump out of office this November. His handling of the coronavirus pandemic has...

Letters to the editor

Sunset Hills resident hopes Hoffman is elected to state Legislature

October 28, 2020

To the editor: This letter is to endorse Erica Hoffman as Missouri state representative for the 96th District. Erica is an outstanding leader in our community who has dedicated her life to serving her...

Letters to the editor

Oakville resident hopes that Ernie Trakas is re-elected to the council

October 27, 2020

I was pleased to read in the Oct. 15 issue of the St. Louis Call that you endorsed Ernie Trakas for re-election to the St. Louis County Council 6th District. As we approach Veterans Day next month, my...

Call urges a ‘no’ vote on Missouri’s Amendment 3

Call urges a ‘no’ vote on Missouri’s Amendment 3

October 26, 2020

Voters will consider a Missouri Constitutional amendment Tuesday, Nov. 3 that reverts the redistrict-ing change voters overwhelmingly passed in 2018 with Clean Missouri. Since the day after that vote,...

Call makes endorsements for South County contests

Call makes endorsements for South County contests

October 21, 2020

The Call endorses Ernie Trakas for 6th District County Council and Sam Page for county executive.  1st District Senate Voters have two viable, energetic candidates running for the 1st District Senate...

Letters to the editor

League of Women Voters has Voters Guide with candidates, issues

October 21, 2020

To the editor: The League of Women Voters of Missouri offered candidates across our state the opportunity to participate in our first-ever statewide Voters Guide. The League’s guide is free, nonpartisan...

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