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South St. Louis County News

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South St. Louis County News

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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.

County Council advances bill aimed at keeping pedestrians off roadways

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor May 8, 2023

Editor's note: On Tuesday night, 6th District Councilman Ernie Trakas, sponsor of the bill, held the legislation for further discussion. Another substitute bill may be introduced at next week's council...

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...

Sixth District St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas, the councils presiding officer at the time, listens to public comment from mothers of St. Louis County policemen at a 2019 council meeting.

St. Louis County Council debates rules for public comment at meetings

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor February 14, 2023

A resolution placing the public forum at St. Louis County Council meetings back at the start of the agenda failed last week. The resolution, which failed 4-3 at the council’s Feb. 7 meeting, was proposed...

County voters will decide on marijuana tax issue in April

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor January 26, 2023

Voters in St. Louis County will decide on a 3-percent sales tax on recreational marijuana sales in unincorporated areas of the county when they head to the polls in April. The St. Louis County Council...

Several holiday events this weekend at St. Louis County parks

Several holiday events this weekend at St. Louis County parks

December 9, 2022

The St. Louis County Parks Department is hosting several holiday events this weekend around the county, including two events Saturday and Sunday in South County. On Saturday, Dec. 10, there will be...

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...

Council recommends cutting vacant positions to address budget deficit

Council recommends cutting vacant positions to address budget deficit

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor December 6, 2022

The St. Louis County Council is recommending several cuts to the county’s 2023 budget to get control of a $41 million deficit. The council’s budget committee, comprised of two Democrats and two Republicans,...

St. Louis County warming shelter open for season

St. Louis County warming shelter open for season

December 6, 2022

The St. Louis County warming shelter is open now for the season through March 12. The shelter is located at the Salvation Army - Family Haven location, 10740 Page Ave., 63132. The shelter will be...

Commission recommends plans for car wash, vet clinic

Commission recommends plans for car wash, vet clinic

By Erin Achenbach, News Editor November 15, 2022

The St. Louis County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a petition for a Club Car Wash on Telegraph Road and a separate veterinary clinic also on Telegraph Road at its executive session...

Voters line up outside Cliff Cave Library in Oakville Tuesday, Aug. 5, to vote in the primary election.

St. Louis County opening satellite voting centers next week

July 13, 2022

The St. Louis County Board of Elections will open several satellite voting centers for voters to cast their absentee ballots beginning July 21. The board is operating seven satellite voting centers...

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