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In the Oct. 31 edition of The Call:
-Lindbergh Schools partners with local farmers for fresh produce
-St. Louis County extends local WIC services
-Lutheran South boys soccer volunteers with SPENSA
-OHS football overcomes injuries to beat Webster Groves
Read all this and more in the Oct. 31 edition of The Call. See more news online at callnewspapers.com and subscribe to The Call mailed weekly at callnewspapers.com/subscribe.

The Call's news editor bids farewell to South County after six years.

Thank you and goodbye When I entered journalism school at the University of Missouri in 2013, I couldn’t have imagined the journey ahead, but six years ago is when the real education began –...

In the Oct. 24 edition of The Call:
-Cedarhurst of Arnold celebrates couple's 70th wedding anniversary
-Missourians to vote on Proposition A next month
-Citizens voice concerns on needed stop sign, lack of street parking
-Doug Beck challenged by Robert Crump for Missouri Senate's 1st District seat
Read all this and more in the Oct. 24 edition of The Call. See more news online at callnewspapers.com and subscribe to The Call mailed weekly at callnewspapers.com/subscribe.

No-excuse, in-person absentee voting opened today and will remain open through Nov. 4. Election Day is Nov. 5.

Election directors warn voting may take longer Nov. 5, encourage early voting As the Nov. 5 ballot will be significantly longer than usual, election directors from St. Louis County and St. Louis City warn that voting may take longer, leading to large...

Residents voiced frustrations about traffic signage at both Crestwood and Sunset Hills aldermen meetings.

Citizens voice concerns on needed stop sign, lack of street parking in Sunset Hills, Crestwood Residents recently attended both the Crestwood and Sunset Hills board of aldermen meetings to convey their frustrations on traffic signage. Both meetings were held on Oct. 8. At Crestwood’s meeting,...

Coming this Friday! You're invited to attend the Community Job Fair 2024! Register in advance to be entered into drawings for attendance prizes. Click this link for more information and to register. https://callnewspapers.com/job-seekers-invited-to-attend-south-county-community-job-fair/

In the Oct. 17 edition of The Call:
-Crestwood Elementary PTO donates book vending machine
-State Rep. Brad Christ challenged by Leslie Derrington for 96th district seat
-Former Mehlville school board member, attorney face off for council seat
-Mehlville Fire honors Dave Mungenast
Read all this and more in the Oct. 17 edition of The Call. See more news online at callnewspapers.com and subscribe to The Call mailed weekly at callnewspapers.com/subscribe.

Community Job Fair is coming one week from today! For more information, go to https://callnewspapers.com/job-seekers-invited-to-attend-south-county-community-job-fair/

In the Oct. 10 edition of The Call:
-Tensions between Green Park elected officials rise
-South County municipalities set 2024 tax rates
-Jim Murphy, Kyle Kerns vie for District 94
-LHS still seeking volunteers for 15th annual Sunday Night Lights
Read all this and more in the Oct. 10 edition of The Call. See more news online at callnewspapers.com and subscribe to The Call mailed weekly at callnewspapers.com/subscribe.

Happening next weekend! The Crestwood Parks and Recreation Department hosts the first "Whitecliff Blues & Brews Bash" on Saturday, Oct. 12, featuring live music, food trucks and craft beer tastings.

Crestwood hosts inaugural ‘Blues & Brews Bash’ The Crestwood Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the first ever “Whitecliff Blues & Brews Bash” Saturday, Oct. 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Whitecliff Park Quarry. The...

The job fair on Oct. 18 is open to job seekers from South County and beyond.

Lindbergh Schools, local chamber and newspaper partner for community job fair Call Newspapers, along with Lindbergh Schools and the Southwest Chamber of Commerce, will host a Community Job Fair in October, open to all job seekers in South County and surrounding...

In the Oct. 3 edition of The Call:
-Applications for senior property tax open
-Mehlville School Board approves 2024 tax rates
-Mercy South breaks ground on $75M redesign
-Community rallies for Patriot Day
Read all this and so much more in the Oct. 3 edition of The Call. See more news online at callnewspapers.com and subscribe to The Call mailed weekly at callnewspapers.com/subscribe.

Continuing tomorrow: St. Louis County is hosting a senior resource fair to provide older residents with information on resources and assistance with applying for the senior tax freeze program. Applications for the program opened today.

St. Louis County hosts senior resource fair St. Louis County is hosting a Senior Resource Fair on Tuesday and Wednesday at Northwest Crossing – 715 Northwest Plaza Drive, St. Ann, 63074 – from 8:30 a.m. to 4...

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen approved its first pay increase in 30 years, with higher stipends for the mayor and aldermen set to take effect after the 2025 or 2026 elections.

Sunset Hills aldermen approve stipend increase The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen approved its first compensation increase in 30 years for itself and the mayor at its Sept. 10 meeting. Aldermen currently receive $400 a month...

St. Louis County seniors can begin applying for the property tax freeze starting tomorrow, with application assistance available at four locations through June 2025.

St. Louis County senior property tax freeze applications open next week Applications for St. Louis County’s senior property tax freeze will open Oct. 1. The Department of Revenue will open the online application Tuesday. It will remain open until June 30,...

The Lindbergh Board of Education approved a slight increase in the blended tax rate for 2024, but the residential rate remains one of the lowest in the state according to the district.

Lindbergh Schools reviews 2024 tax rates at special meeting The Lindbergh Board of Education held its annual tax rate hearing at a special meeting on Sept. 17 featuring a presentation on the district’s estimated 2024 tax rates by Joël...

April Robert turned her passion for education into Little Leaders Academy, a unique nature-based microschool in South County with a focus on holistic learning.

South County educator opens nature-based ‘microschool’ with holistic learning focus April Maura Robert has long known she was meant to be an educator. Growing up, she found her passion by playing “teacher” with her stuffed animals and a chalkboard. This...

The Mehlville Fire Protection District approved over $334,400 in change orders for the renovation of Engine House 5, with major updates still on the way.

MFPD approves fire house change orders Change orders totaling more than $334,400 were approved by the Mehlville Fire Protection District at its Sept. 11 meeting. The change orders, totaling $334,481.67, are related to the ongoing renovation...

Weigh in on this week's poll.

Take our poll: Should taxpayers cover council members’ attorney fees in quo warranto cases? Read more about Councilman Hancock and the proposed legislation to cover his attorney fees.

In the Sept. 26 edition of The Call:
-Taxpayers could pay for councilman’s attorney fees
-Lindbergh Schools holds special meeting on 2024 tax rates
-Voters will decide if County Council should have its own attorney
-Public hearing slated for Thursday to set Mehlville School District tax rates
Read all this and so much more in the Sept. 26 edition of The Call. See more news online at callnewspapers.com and subscribe to The Call mailed weekly at callnewspapers.com/subscribe.

Weigh in on this week's poll!

Take our poll: Are you excited for an Andy’s Frozen Custard location in Crestwood? Read more about the proposed Andy’s Frozen Custard location in Crestwood.

A second “Stop the Bleed” training event has been scheduled by state Rep. Jim Murphy of Oakville and the Mehlville Fire Protection District for Oct. 16, after high demand for the first session.

High demand prompts a second ‘Stop the Bleed’ training event Due to an overwhelming response, a second “Stop the Bleed” training event has been scheduled by state Rep. Jim Murphy, R-Oakville, and the Mehlville Fire Protection District. The first session,...

The Oakville Tigers secured their first win of the season, defeating Parkway South 39-20 on Sept. 6, after a close loss in Week 1 to Lindbergh High School.

OHS rebounds with win over Parkway South After a close loss to rival Lindbergh High School in Week 1, the Oakville Tigers ended up on the right side of the scoreboard in Week 2, defeating Parkway South...

The Mehlville Panthers football team is still searching for its first win after three games, falling most recently to Hazelwood West, 38-25.

Panthers face tough start to 2024 season After three weeks, the Mehlville Panthers football team is still looking for its first victory. Mehlville opened the season on Aug. 30 with a 34-6 loss to Fox, as the...

In the Sept. 19 edition of The Call:
-CUP for Andy's Frozen Custard approved by Crestwood aldermen
-Second 'Stop the Bleed' event scheduled by Rep. Jim Murphy, MFPD
-Missouri education department says state funding for school year is millions short
Read all this and more in the Sept. 19 edition of The Call. See more news online at callnewspapers.com and subscribe to The Call mailed weekly at callnewspapers.com/subscribe.