News across Greater St. Louis
Eisenbath Road closure pushed back one week to October 5th
The St. Charles County Highway Department will close Eisenbath Road west of Freymuth Road weather permitting, Monday, October 5th, to reconstruct a concrete box culvert. The closure is anticipated to last 40 days.
Lottery player wins $50,000 in Mehlville
An unnamed Missouri player from St. Louis is planning a celebration after winning a $50,000 prize on a “500X Payout” Scratchers ticket purchased in Mehlville at Captain Z’s, 2874 Telegraph Road. “I’m going on vacation with my husband for our anniversary,” the unnamed winner…
Letter writer states opposition to recently proposed $5,000 ‘Trump dividend’ check
To the editor: If I receive a $5,000 bribe, uh, dividend check from Donald Trump, I pledge to deposit the check and immediately write a personal check in the amount of $5,000, made out to the Democratic National Committee, and put it in the mail. Anyone want to join me? I know,…
Writer dicusses language used on short school days
To the editor: I have a problem with how we are notified on short school days. “Early release” is what is posted. School is not a prison. Children are being dismissed early from school, a privilege not all children get. “Dismissal” is much kinder than “release.” Penny E Yost…
Writer calls to delay the cost shift for SNAP
To the editor: As we head back to school, teaching is at the forefront of my mind. I am a third grade teacher at a district where 68% of students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. Nearly 50,000 Missourians have lost their SNAP benefits, and the cost of food will…
Fear is no substitute for facts, writer says
To the editor: I respectfully disagree with the recent letter from Milton Rudi and his characterization of the Democratic Party and its candidates. Encouraging citizens to research candidates and vote is good advice. However, claiming that electing a Democrat automatically opens…
Writer thanks local fire departments for assistance during emergency
To the editor: I’m writing to thank the Lemay and Mehlville Fire and EMS Departments for their wonderful response on Aug. 28 to a fire emergency at the senior apartments where I live. Around midday, residents noticed large flames coming from the trash receptacle on the patio. 911…
Writer gives thoughts, responds to August letter about national debt
To the editor: I refer to T. Oceno’s letter in “The Call” of Aug. 27, 2026, regarding the national debt. No issue is more important than the national debt. T. Oceno said tax cuts lead to an increase in the national debt. He’s right. When the government cuts taxes, it gets less…
Research political candidates before voting, writer advises
To the editor: A recent letter to the editor urging voters to fear Democrats because the Democratic Party is supposedly becoming a “Communist/Socialist front” is a good example of political rhetoric outrunning the facts. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is a socialist…
Missouri Representative discusses public safety, Proposition P
To the editor: Can you imagine a gang taking over your neighborhood — terrorizing residents, destroying property and creating complete chaos for hours — only to call the police for help and have no officers arrive for more than an hour? That is exactly what happened in the Bevo…
Battle over Missouri’s congressional map reaches US Supreme Court for third time
Challengers to a redrawn congressional map in Missouri aimed at favoring Republicans returned to the US Supreme Court on Tuesday, urging it to halt its use in November’s midterm elections after a St. Louis-based federal court again ordered its reinstatement despite two previous…
09/28/26 Board of Aldermen Packet Available
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