South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Heartland Industries employees around 160 people, including full-time, part-time and temporary staff. At any given time, there are around 120 employees working.

Adults with disabilities find more than a job at a company with a larger mission

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter October 18, 2019

A South County business has been providing the opportunity for adults with developmental disabilities to work and form a community since 1974. Heartland Industries, 9727 Green Park Industrial Drive, is...

A Safe Place staff member Barb Tenholder points out the three levels of the garden planted at the shelter in Jefferson County. The peaceful garden is a place for women and children to heal from trauma.

Domestic violence victims can heal with a garden donated by Oakville Garden Club

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter October 2, 2019

Residents at a domestic violence shelter in Jefferson County have experienced healing through gardening thanks to the generosity of the South County community. The women living at A Safe Place in Jefferson...

Overlooking Union Station from the Wheel. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Top 10 things to know about the St. Louis Wheel

By Gloria Lloyd, News Editor September 27, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The much-anticipated St. Louis Wheel, the 200-foot Ferris wheel next to Union Station, will open to the public for the first rides Monday. The...

The Churchs Chicken on South Lindbergh and Lin Ferry, as seen Sept. 25. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Thief cuts hole in roof to rob South County Church’s Chicken

September 27, 2019

A thief went to great lengths to try to steal from both South County Church’s Chicken restaurants, even cutting a hole in one of the fast-food restaurant’s roofs in order to get inside. St....

County Executive Sam Page signs ethics reform executive orders into law Sept. 18 in the county executives office. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Page declares ‘pay to play is dead’ in St. Louis County with his reform

September 25, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com As his disgraced predecessor was set to head to prison for public corruption last week, County Executive Sam Page announced a series of...

County Executive Sam Page signs ethics reform executive orders into law Sept. 18 in the county executives office. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Board of Freeholders is happening: Krewson appoints for city, Page still taking applications

September 25, 2019

County Executive Sam Page signs ethics reform executive orders into law Sept. 18 in the county executive's office. Photo by Erin Achenbach. Election authorities in the city and county on Monday certified...

County Executive Sam Page signs ethics reform executive orders into law Sept. 18 in the county executives office. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

As Stenger goes to prison, Page signs ethics executive orders that fire employees who don’t report corruption

September 21, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com As his disgraced predecessor heads to prison for public corruption this week, County Executive Sam Page held a public signing ceremony to sign...

County Executive Sam Page signs ethics reform executive orders into law Sept. 19 in the county executives office.

St. Louis County ‘cone of silence’ legislation would ban contractors from contacting officials during bidding

September 20, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com St. Louis County Executive Sam Page asked the County Council this week to pass legislation that would ban anyone seeking a county contract...

PHOTOS: Second SunCrest Fest a success

PHOTOS: Second SunCrest Fest a success

September 12, 2019

The cities of Sunset Hills and Crestwood joined forces again this year for the second annual SunCrest Fest, held Saturday, Sept. 7 at Kitun Park. The festival kicked off with a 10:15 a.m. parade from Southview...

Stenger’s ‘right-hand man’ sentenced to 15 months in prison

Stenger’s ‘right-hand man’ sentenced to 15 months in prison

September 10, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com Steve Stenger’s former chief of staff will join his former boss in prison, serving nearly as much time behind bars as he spent working for...

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