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12/25/2025

12/24/2025

When Jayda Sulzer was a child, her great-uncle would often pull out old photos from his time in World War II. The Lutheran High School South junior knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps from a young age, considering joining the military or entering law enforcement, but her decision wasn’t final until now, when Sulzer enlisted in the Army National Guard to join the infantry.
https://callnewspapers.com/lutheran-south-junior-undergoes-infantry-training-after-enlisting-in-national-guard/

When Jayda Sulzer was a child, her great-uncle would often pull out old photos from his time in World War II. The Lutheran High School South junior knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps from a young age, considering joining the military or entering law enforcement, but her decision wasn’t fin...

12/19/2025

If Paul Zimny’s checking account hadn’t been hacked in February 2024, things would look much different for him today

If Paul Zimny’s checking account hadn’t been hacked in February 2024, things would look much different for him today. After investigating the charge with the bank, Zimny, an Affton resident, discovered that the money taken from his account had been used to purchase a ticket to a karaoke show in ...

12/19/2025

Joseph Marino, 30, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution after Sunset Hills resident Melissa Anderson, 64, was found dead in her home.

Joseph Marino, 30, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution after Sunset Hills resident Melissa Anderson, 64, was found dead in her home. Charges are merely an accusation. Marino is presumed innocent until proven...

12/19/2025

“I got involved because my friends were doing cheer,” Delaney said. “I joined a little later in the season, and I wanted to keep that bond with them. I liked cheer, so I did camps in past years.”

Senior Becca Delaney and junior Violet Phillips of the Lutheran High School South cheerleading squad brought their pom-poms — and their spirit — to Disney World last month for the Varsity Spirit Spectacular. “It was really fun,” Delaney said. “We got to go through Disney on our own, and it...

12/11/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to this year’s Oakville Community Holiday Crawl! Your support for our local businesses means so much and we loved seeing such a great turnout with so many entries for our three goodie baskets.

Congrats to our winners: Kathy Bauer, Grey Hodits & Rick LuKasek! Thank you for supporting local businesses and we can’t wait to see you again next year. Wishing everyone a joyful, safe and healthy holiday!

12/11/2025

President Grant’s home, White Haven, was transformed for the holidays with decorations and cheer. Tours — complete with a seasonal craft station and live historical holiday music from guitarist Pattrick Rafferty — were available for free.

As usual, the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road, was selected for this year’s “A Spirited Holiday Past” event held that day across 20 local historical sites on Dec. 6. President Grant’s home, White Haven, was transformed for the holidays with decorations and cheer. Tou...

12/04/2025

“Our place is to serve the community and help them in many different ways, and the box is just another example of that,” MFPD Fire Chief Brian Hendricks said.

The newest Safe Haven Baby Box within the Mehlville Fire Protection District was unveiled on Nov. 24 with a blessing ceremony. This box is located at Mehlville Fire House 5, 11020 Mueller Road, and its aim is to give local mothers a safe, anonymous way to surrender their newborn child. “Our place ...

12/02/2025

Congratulations to the Klueters!

Robert Klueter and Violet (née Hoffman) Klueter celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on Sept. 30. The two were married by Rev. Zuhloff on Sept. 30, 1950, at St. Johns Evangelical United Church of Christ in South County. The Klueters have seven children, Kathy (Michael) Reinhold of St. Louis, K...

12/01/2025

Verna Crawford Wohlschlaeger (née Klingemann) died Nov. 11.
https://callnewspapers.com/obituaries/verna-crawford-wohlschlaeger/

12/01/2025

This Saturday!!

We're only two weekends away and excited to unveil the center spread of all of our participants!!

Check out your November 27th Thanksgiving Edition of the St. Louis Call for a physical center spread guide for the Oakville Community Holiday Crawl!

Collect 12 or more punches from participating businesses on your punch card to be entered into a drawing to win a basket full of local goodies!*
*Must be 18 years or older to participate.