Local Manufacturer Celebrates 77 Years! There is an old saying: “Necessity is the mother of invention”... In 1947, Leonard Fred Detmer decided to build a concrete block wall at his home in ...

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Candidates for both the Mehlville and Lindbergh boards of education participated in candidate forums earlier this month. ...

For the Crestwood Board of Aldermen, The Call endorses Megan Gadallah. With three young children growing up in Crestwood, Gadallah would bring a unique perspective to the board. Her enthusiasm for ...

I am writing to express my strong support for Ann Zimpfer in her candidacy for the Mehlville School Board. Ann is the kind of dedicated, experienced leader our district needs. As a longtime resident ...

As a long-time resident of Oakville, I recommend reelecting Ed Ryan to The Mehlville Fire Protection Board of Directors. Ed Ryan is an integral part of the three-member Board of Directors looking out ...

In our county of a million people, we depend on the government for health, safety, transportation, code enforcement, recreation and more, so we must take ballot changes seriously and avoid long-term ...

Public education has long been a cornerstone of American democracy, ensuring every child, regardless of background, has access to opportunity. Yet in recent years, relentless attacks – chronic ...

For the last few years, I’ve been fortunate to count Serene Wilkinson as a professional colleague. Today, I’m also proud to have her as a fellow parent here in South County because Serene has stepped ...

I have road maintenance issues with South County roads, such as Lemay Ferry, Baumgartner and Yaeger roads. These roads are virtual disasters with numerous potholes and cracked pavement. Most of our ...

I want to commend that brave trooper that possibly saved the lives of several people by placing his own life on the line. He was able to force a drunken driver off the road, thus preventing another ...