The Mehlville Fire Protection District hosted a specialized training class on May 2 in collaboration with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, focused on managing critical airway situations in infants and children. Instructors from Cardinal Glennon, paramedic Rita West and MFPD Battalion Chief EMS Training Officer Darick Day taught personnel not only from Mehlville but also from other districts like Shrewsbury and as far as Cape Girardeau. Trainees rotated through different stations, which included hands-on simulations with infant mannequins and pig tracheae. The training session i ..read more

Friday, May 10  Crochet granny squares for Warm Up America at “Crochet for a Cause” hosted by the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Open to adults.  SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $3 and SilverSneakers is accepted. SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $3. The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open p ..read more

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation Tuesday that boosts the minimum salary for teachers, changes the formula for funding public schools and expands a tax-credit scholarship for private schools. It also allows charter schools in Boone County and requires a public vote for districts seeking to go to a four-day school week. When fully implemented, the legislation is estimated to cost roughly $468 million a year. Parson signed the bill a day before the constitutional deadline to take action. His weekly schedule did not announce his intention to sign the legislation. In a brief press relea ..read more

The St. Louis County Library and the St. Louis Public Library are joining forces this summer to offer a summer reading and exploration program called “STL Summer Adventure.” The program, open to children 0 to 17, invites participants to “go on an adventure” with a focus on a variety of different activities in STEM, art, outdoors, St. Louis and reading. The program will run from June 1 to Aug. 10. Additional information is available at stlsummeradventure.org. To commemorate the launch of the program, the library systems are also unveiling new St. Louis City SC-themed library cards May 8. A kick ..read more

The Lindbergh High School baseball team had endured enough. After suffering a six-game losing streak, a win over Kirkwood May 1 was just what the doctor ordered. Jack Politte did a little bit of everything for the Flyers, pitching a complete game and smacking two hits with an RBI in the 3-2 win. “Jack Politte has been outstanding on the mound this season and especially his last four starts,” coach Darin Scott said. “He always keeps us in the game and just flat-out competes. He also had an RBI single which helped us to the victory after a triple by Austin Jones.” Along with going two-for-t ..read more

The St. Louis County Police Department is investigating a fatal accident that left a Lemay man dead. Nathaniel Tullock, 22, of the 4000 block of Dolbil Drive, 63125, was killed when the motorcycle he was driving crashed into the back of a pickup truck on Union Road near Park Hill Court last month. According to police, officers from the South County Precinct responded to a call for service at 5:27 p.m. April 30. Tullock was traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Union when he struck the pickup truck also traveling in the same direction.  Tullock was ejected from the motorcycle and ..read more

The Crestwood Board of Aldermen’s April 23 meeting was both a blast from the past and a look into the future. The board bid adieu to term-limited Ward 2 Alderman Justin Charboneau, swore in the newly elected Ward 2 Alderman Rebecca Now, honored past mayors and board members and nominated Ward 4 Alderman Tony Kennedy to serve as the next board president. The meeting began with Mayor Scott Shipley recounting the city’s past 75 years and recognizing the former elected officials in attendance. “When I think about the number of years of service represented by the names on that plaque, as well as th ..read more

The Mehlville MOMS club is holding its twice-a-year resale event, Baby Mania, May 4 in the parking lot of Mehlville High School, 3200 Lemay Ferry Road. Shopping is open from 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday, though those who purchased Early Bird passes in advance for $20 may begin shopping at 7 a.m.  Baby Mania is a free shopping and resale event with multiple vendors selling baby and kids items. The event will be held outside rain or shine.   All proceeds from the sale of vendor spots and the concession stand will go to the Mehlville Parents as Teachers Program. For more inform ..read more

Friday, May 3  SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $3 and SilverSneakers is accepted. SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $3. The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $2 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822. Ther ..read more

Laumeier Sculpture Park will host its 37th annual Art Fair over Mother’s Day weekend. The event will take place Friday, May 10, Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, at the park, 12580 Rott Road in Sunset Hills. Admission is $10 for those 11 and older. Those 10 and under are free. Thousands of patrons typically attend the annual three-day event featuring local food and beverage vendors, hands-on activities for children, live music and up to 150 juried artists from across the country, anonymously selected to participate by a panel of professionals from regional museums, universities and gallerie ..read more