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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Rainbow flags lined the walkway between the county Government Center in Clayton and the courthouse in June. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

St. Louis County celebrates Pride Month like never before

July 11, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com St. Louis County emphasized gay pride much more than it ever has before for Pride Month in June, lining the Government Center with rainbow...

Tower Tee is coming back: Affton native sets 2020 reopening

Tower Tee is coming back: Affton native sets 2020 reopening

May 28, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd   News Editor  glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com  Tower Tee is coming back. That was the news last week from developers McBride Homes and J.H. Berra Construction, who found a buyer...

Steve Stenger, left, celebrates his Democratic primary victory in August 2014, along with, from left, Stengers wife Allison, their daughter Madeline Jane and Stengers legislative assistant Linda Henry. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

PHOTOS: The Steve Stenger era in St. Louis County

May 6, 2019

Steve Stenger, left, celebrates his Democratic primary victory Tuesday, along with, from left, Stenger's wife Allison, their daughter Madeline Jane and Stenger's legislative assistant Linda Henry. Photo...

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.

Stenger balks at legal bills from County Council’s outside lawyer

February 20, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The outside attorney for the St. Louis County Council wants taxpayers to fund legal bills for its lawsuits, but County Executive Steve Stenger...

The Sappington Garden Shop advertises its store closing sale on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. The store closed in November and the property will be used for the new Affton Southwest Precinct. Photo by Gloria Lloyd.

County Council takes over contract for Affton precinct due to Port Authority’s limbo

December 28, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The St. Louis County Council is taking over the contract to buy land for a new Affton Southwest Precinct after the county Economic Development...

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.

County Council hints it might take months to approve 2019 budget plan

December 11, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The St. Louis County Council declined to take up any bills related to the 2019 county budget last week, and council members signaled that they...

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...

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.

County Council goes to court to place four more Charter amendments on the ballot

September 4, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The County Council is going to court to get a series of proposed amendments to the county Charter on the ballot in November, including a proposal...

Two of south county’s three County Council representatives will be new starting Jan. 1

Two of south county’s three County Council representatives will be new starting Jan. 1

August 23, 2018

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com Two of the three seats on the County Council that represent south county will get new legislators next year. Political newcomer Lisa Clancy...

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