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Big Brothers Big Sisters Welcomes New Faces

Couples for Kids and Fifty and Better programs offer new ways to give the gift of friendship.

School Board Passes Pay Raise for Classified Employees

After a heated debate, the Mehlville school board voted 5-2 to pass a 1-percent pay raise for classified employees.

Board to Draft Letter Advocating Pension Contribution Cap

The letter would address concerns the board has about the education pension system.

Good Morning Mehlville and Oakville: YMCA Book Fair Starts Today

Here's what's going on for the weekend.

State Legislative Lines Thrown into Limbo

Parties no longer in charge of redistricting.

Family Planning: Is it a Boy, Girl or a Secret?

How a decision about finding out the new baby's gender sent one mom into a panic.

Oakville Resident Volunteers at Joplin Church Two Months After Tornado

Rich Gordon taught Vacation Bible School at the church.

Good Morning MehlOak: School Board to Decide on Classified Raises Tonight

Catch Thursday's news right here!

Funeral Honors Program Performs 100,000th Ceremony

The National Guard Funeral Honors program held the ceremony at Jefferson Barracks.

BreadCo. Seeks Best Homemade Sandwich in St. Louis

The Great Sandwich Showdown Contest invites local amateur chefs to submit sandwich recipes, stories from the kitchen; the winning sandwich may be featured at all Saint Louis Bread Co. cafes.

District to Create Plan for Facilities Needs

District officials will create a one-, three- and five-year plan.

Wehrenberg Theaters Ban Cell Phones

Moviegoers will no longer be allowed to check their phones during a film.

Journey to the First Day of School

Take a look at one family's morning routine the first day of school.

Good Morning Mehlville and Oakville: Welcome Back Students

Today is the first day back for students in the Mehlville School District.

New Teacher Feature: First Year Teacher Follows Fourth Grade Mentor

Kimberly House, one of the district's newest employees, will teach at Blades Elementary School.

Moms Talk: Back to School

Local moms discuss tips for the first week back.

Funeral Guard Conducting 100,000th Service at Jefferson Barracks

The service will be held today at 1 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery

Keller 8 Showtimes: Zookeeper Reins in Moviegoers

Catch a movie this weekend!

Boggle: Always Game for a Good Time

This pooch is as fun as the game he's named after!

Garage Sales: Find Some Great Bargains at Neighborhood Sales This Week

Nothing could be greener than putting interesting and useful items back to work and keeping them out of landfills.

New Start Times, Higher Lunch Prices in the Mehlville School District

Here's what you need to know for the first day back.

South County Getting Three New Businesses for the Price of Two

What do insurance, IHOP and cruises all have in common? They're all making a presence in South County.

Police Blotter: Two Area Assaults This Week

The St. Louis County Police crime report from Aug. 5 to Aug. 14 includes incidents occurring in Mehlville, Oakville and Lemay.

Good Morning Mehlville and Oakville: Back to School Tomorrow

What's going on today? Find out here!

Mehlville School Board Discusses Community, Student Achievement at Retreat

The board discussed several topics at its retreat Saturday, two being student achievement and community engagement.

Oakville Resident Produces and Stars in St. Louis Play

Longtime Oakville resident Joe Hanrahan produces and stars in the St. Louis Premiere of the cutting comedy, "Mistakes Were Made."

Good Morning Mehlville and Oakville: Football Season Fast Approaching

Catch this week's news right here!

Life in the Parks: Casting Off at Suson Park

Fishers gathered at Suson Park for some late-night follies.

Frugal Family: Improve Your Home and Get Crafty

Bargains on electronics, home improvements and craft supplies are among these special local offers.

Whiz Kid: Future Trader Helps Stock Team Win Big

Eighth grader Spencer Dorlac helps propel his team to win in the Stock Market Game.

Young Tiger Tennis Team Looks for Another Winning Season

Oakville returns just two of its top 10 players from last year.

Experienced Oakville Volleyball Team Looks for Big Season

The Tigers lost just one senior starter from a team which was 18-12-3 last year.

Tiger Girls Set to Defend State Softball Championship

Oakville won its first state championship last fall in Springfield.

Mehlville Football Aims for the Postseason

Coach Eric Meyer and the Mehlville football team will try to improve upon last season's 3-7 record. The Panthers begin the regular season on Aug. 26.

Two New Businesses Coming to Tesson Ferry and Butler Hill Area

A gas station and bank are set to open in 2012.

MSD to Hold Public Hearings on Rate Proposal

One hearing will be at Cliff Cave Library.

Good Morning Mehlville and Oakville: School Board Retreat Saturday

Here's what's going on this weekend!

National Guard Unit Honors Fellow Soldier at Sylvan Springs

Several gathered Sunday to honor Spc. Vincent “Vinney” Valiant.

Baseball Coach Strikes Out on Delivering Promises

Several St. Louis-area families have lost money to this man.