South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

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St. Louis County’s new logo, branding announced at State of the County address

St. Louis County’s new logo, branding announced at State of the County address

January 15, 2024

It’s a new year and a new look for St. Louis County. County Executive Sam Page revealed the county’s new logo, branding and slogan at his State of the County address Jan. 10. The brand’s tagline,...

St. Louis County unveils new logo and branding

St. Louis County unveils new logo and branding

January 11, 2024

It's a new year and a new look for St. Louis County. County Executive Sam Page revealed the county's new logo, branding and slogan at his State of the County address Jan. 10. The brand's tagline, "Opportunity...

St. Louis County Executive vetoes bill regarding tobacco sales near schools

St. Louis County Executive vetoes bill regarding tobacco sales near schools

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 28, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page vetoed a bill last month that would have loosened restrictions regarding tobacco sales near schools. The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Council Chairwoman Shalonda...

County Executive Sam Page vetoes bill permitting tobacco sales near schools

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 20, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page vetoed a bill last month that would have loosened restrictions regarding tobacco sales near schools. The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Council Chairwoman Shalonda...

Utility poles bisect the narrow sidewalks on the west side of Lemay Ferry Road in October 2020 presenting issues for those who use wheelchairs or have other mobility concerns.  The east side of Lemay Ferry has accessible sidewalks, but for anyone on the west side, the only way to reach the accessible east sidewalk is by directly crossing the street, or riding in the street next to the closest crosswalk at Victory Drive.

Motion to override executive’s veto of pedestrian safety bill fails

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 19, 2023

A motion to override St. Louis County Executive Sam Page’s veto of a bill aimed at keeping pedestrians off roadways failed to get enough votes at last week’s County Council meeting. The legislation,...

Utility poles bisect the narrow sidewalks on the west side of Lemay Ferry Road in October 2020, presenting issues for those who use wheelchairs or have other mobility concerns.  The east side of Lemay Ferry has accessible sidewalks, but for anyone on the west side, the only way to reach the accessible east sidewalk is by directly crossing the street, or riding in the street next to the burn to the closest crosswalk at Victory Drive.

St. Louis County Executive vetoes pedestrian safety bill

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor June 6, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page vetoed a bill last week that would have prohibited pedestrians from walking in county roadways if a sidewalk is available. The bill, sponsored by 6th District Councilman...

County road projects underway, budget woes leave some projects unaddressed

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor April 26, 2023

With spring and summer approaching, several road and bridge projects are underway in St. Louis County but budget constraints have left some projects on the chopping block. County Executive Sam Page discussed...

Page creates LGBTQ task force in response to legislation being considered by lawmakers

March 1, 2023

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page announced last week the creation of an LGBTQ task force to advise his administration on issues facing the LGBTQ community. Page announced the task force Feb. 22 in...

A St. Louis County electric vehicle

County plans to convert portion of vehicle fleet to electric by 2027

December 7, 2022

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page announced last week plans to modernize more than one-fourth of the county’s light-duty vehicle fleet to electric vehicles by 2027. He unveiled the plan Nov. 30 during...

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page, left, and 6th District Councilman Ernie Trakas, sign legislation Nov. 4 allocating $18.5 million in federal pandemic aid to address infrastructure and workforce development in South County. The money comes from the $193 million the county received in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Page signs bill allocating millions in federal funds to South County

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor November 7, 2022

South St. Louis County will receive millions in federal aid after County Executive Sam Page signed a bill last week allocating a portion of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to address economic...

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