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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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Businessman John Rallo, left, walks out of court a convicted felon after pleading guilty Tuesday, along with his attorney John Rogers. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Stenger accomplice John Rallo pleads guilty in federal corruption case

July 18, 2019

By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com The businessman at the center of the pay-to-play federal corruption case that engulfed former St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger pleaded...

The new police precinct on Griffin Road, as seen July 12. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Affton Southwest Precinct moves to Concord until permanent station built

July 13, 2019

For the foreseeable future, St. Louis County Police operations in the Affton Southwest 3rd Precinct will be out of a temporary precinct building at 5030 Griffin Road in Concord. “This will not...

Rain didn’t stop South County from enjoying the 20th year of the JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks Park in 2019, featuring live music, an appearance from County Executive Sam Page and a fireworks show.

PHOTOS: A little rain doesn’t stop the JB Blast

July 12, 2019

Rain didn’t stop South County from enjoying the 20th year of the JB Blast at Jefferson Barracks Park last Wednesday, featuring live music, an appearance from County Executive Sam Page and a fireworks...

Magna Visual as seen Tuesday, July 2. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Lindbergh Schools buys key property across from Crestwood mall for its maintenance shops

July 3, 2019

The Magna Visual site as seen Tuesday, July 2. Photo by Erin Achenbach. By Gloria Lloyd News Editor glorialloyd@callnewspapers.com Lindbergh Schools is buying a key property across from the proposed...

The construction fence and  now-vacant parking lot at Franview Plaza at the site where Sentinel Emergency Solutions will build its company headquarters, as seen Tuesday, July 2. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Demolition of strip mall means JB Blast attendees can’t use it for parking

July 3, 2019

One of the key parking lots that spectators stake out for the JB Blast will be unavailable for parking at the annual fireworks display Wednesday night. Sentinel Emergency Solutions plans to consolidate...

Residents and emergency first-responders from across the St. Louis region came out to pay their respects to North County Police Cooperative officer Michael Langsdorf during his funeral procession from the Cathedral Basilica to Resurrection Cemetery in Affton Monday, July 1. Langsdorf was fatally shot June 23 while responding to a call about a bad check at a Wellston Food Market.

Officer Langsdorf remembered at funeral as a hero and ‘amazing father’

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter July 3, 2019

To his family members and colleagues, Officer Michael Langsdorf could be described as nothing short of a hero who cared deeply for the people around him. The funeral for the 40-year-old North County Police...

Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, speaks at the Oakville Democrats ODO Fest in October 2018. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Sifton won’t run for governor, throws support to Galloway

July 2, 2019

After exploring a run for governor himself, Sen. Scott Sifton threw his support Tuesday to Missouri state Auditor Nicole Galloway as the Democrat challenging Gov. Mike Parson in 2020.   The...

Another Columbian red tail boa constrictor, as seen at a Lemay exotic pet store June 25. Photo by Erin Achenbach.

Boa constrictor swiped from Lemay exotic pet store

June 27, 2019

By Erin Achenbach Staff Reporter eachenbach@callnewspapers.com A boa constrictor was stolen from a Lemay exotic pet store June 16. But there is some justice, since Exotic A.R.C owner James Brumley...

Angry about assessment: Property hike sees residents protesting higher values

Angry about assessment: Property hike sees residents protesting higher values

June 25, 2019

Jake Zimmerman, left, takes questions about this year’s property value reassessments from  residents during a town hall at The Pavilion at Lemay June 20. Residents unhappy with the jump in values include...

North County Police Cooperative Assistant Chief Ron Martin speaks at a press conference in June.

Police officer fatally shot in North County was from South County

By Erin Achenbach, Staff Reporter June 24, 2019

North County Police Cooperative Officer Michael Langsdorf, a South County native, died after being shot Sunday afternoon at a food market in Wellston. Langsdorf, 40, responded to a call at Clay’s...

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