Total of economic assistance for mall could be $42 million
The owners of Crestwood Court are requesting nearly $27 million in economic assistance for its proposed $102 million redevelopment of the shopping center at Watson and Sappington roads....more >>
Good stewardship will build public's trust, Powers says
The Mehlville Board of Education showed taxpayers it wants to control their checking accounts by voting to establish the district's 2012 tax rates as presented, according to board member Rich Franz....more >>
With three rebates, project right at budget of $450,000
Mehlville Board of Education member Kathleen Eardley cast the only vote last week against approving a $513,896 contract to construct tennis courts at Bernard Middle School....more >>
Board will consider approval of 2013 budget in December
A 2012 "blended" tax rate of 70.7 cents per $100 of assessed valuation was approved last week by the Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors....more >>
The Mehlville Board of Education voted 6-0 last week to modify the school district's self-insurance medical plan and increase employee premiums....more >>
District standing by decision to end Walters' employment
An attorney for former Point Elementary School Principal Jim Walters contends video and photographic evidence prove Walters is innocent of lewd and indecent conduct charges....more >>
The JB Blast, which was scheduled to occur today — Friday, Oct. 5 — at Jefferson Barracks Park has been canceled for the second time this year....more >>
The Rotary Club of Crestwood-Sunset Hills recently presented its Student of the Month Award to Katie Januska, an eighth-grader at Oakville Middle School. Pictured, from left, are: Brian Kohlberg, Student of the Month chairman; Mike Salsman, Oakville Middle School principal; Katie; Don Androlewicz, Rotary Club president; and Sue Januska, Katie's mother....more >>
Grantwood Village Building Commissioner Bob Bess called for the board's newest trustees to resign their posts at the village's tax-rate hearing last week....more >>
60+ Program Aims To Build Links Between Schools And Residents
Students at Wohlwend Elementary School, 5966 Telegraph Road, in the Mehlville School District will host a special gathering Oct. 10 as part of the district's 60+ Program....more >>
Fourteen Lindbergh High School seniors are pursuing the prestigious Inter-national Baccalaureate diploma in 2012-2013, which they will receive upon graduation in May. Students in the IB program must successfully complete six exams, a course in 'Theory of Knowledge,' a 4,000-word extended essay and a self-designed program of 150 creative, action and service hours. LHS is one of the only schools in St. Louis to offer IB courses, along with more common Advanced Placement options. Irv Mueller, district honors coordinator, says an IB diploma helps distinguish students in the college admissions process and prepares them for a successful college experience. This year's candidates, back row, from left, are: Chris Bell, Brian Pence and Alec Hubbard. Middle row, from left, are: Vidhan Srivastava, Bryan Maier, Aditya Dommaraju, R.J. Mohr, Alex Bollermann-Nowlis and Sandra Hanzelkova-Dostalik. Front row, from left, are: Zachary Bollermann-Nowlis, Ananya Benegal, Tiffany Lee, Becky Bavlsik and Allison Mather. The students are joined by 'Theory of Knowledge' teacher Matthew Cooper, middle row, far right....more >>
The Mehlville School District will sponsor its first town-hall meeting of the 2012-2013 school year at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at Genesis Banquet Center, 2651 Telegraph Road....more >>
Affton High School celebrates Homecoming this week, with the theme Around The World. The following seniors are on Homecoming court, pictured from left, Amber Sinamon and Joe Dahlia; Abbey Oster and Kyle McAllister; Hannah Talley and Emerson Bearden; Tiffany Shearer and Kyle Vance; Trista Sullivan and Tory Schleper; Shannon Colmo and Jonah Boyd; Madeline Mullins and Scott Schroer....more >>
Mehlville and Oakville senior high schools continue the inner-district battle to see who can collect the most pairs of new socks and underwear for St. Patrick Center clients....more >>
Oakville's Moe LaGrand, No. 20, runs roughshod over the Fox Warriors. LaGrand, a two-way starter, rushed for 184 yards with three touchdowns in the Tigers' 27-0 win over Fox Friday night.
Football Tigers set to tackle Mehlville Panthers this week
After a 27-0 shutout of the Fox Warriors, Oakville Senior High School head football coach Arlee Conners believes his Tigers are starting to realize their potential....more >>
