St. Louis Call Newspapers

1 week ago | callnewspapers.com | Ellie Marshall

For over ten years, South County veterans and active duty military members have been able to share camaraderie and learn new skills at PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), a veteran golf program run by the non-profit arm of the PGA of America.

1 week ago | callnewspapers.com | Jeremy Housewright

District play begins at the end of May May 7, 2025 Overall, it’s been a strong spring for Oakville baseball. Currently sitting with a 14-8 record, as of May 7, the Tigers can attribute this in large part to outstanding pitching performances and a dependable defense. “Our pitching has been really good,” Oakville head coach Rich Sturm said. “I think our defense has been solid.”While the team has been anchored by those strengths, Sturm acknowledges that the team’s offense is still a work in progress.

1 week ago | callnewspapers.com | Ellie Marshall

May 7, 2025 Ed Ryan took his fourth oath of office to serve on the Mehlville Fire Protection District Board of Directors at the board’s May 1 meeting. Ryan, first elected in 2007 and most recently reelected in the April 8 election, will serve on the board for another six years. In the most recent general municipal election, Ryan defeated challengers Fred Baumgarth and Steven Mossotti by receiving 56.1% of the community’s votes, while Baumgarth and Mossotti received 11.7% and 32.2%, respectively.

1 week ago | callnewspapers.com | Ellie Marshall

Oakville High School sophomore Samuel Engel has been making waves in the local music scene. Starting his musical journey on drums during the COVID-19 pandemic, Engel has since moved to the bass guitar, performing in two local bands: Aragon, a teen trio cover band started by Engel that plays a mix of ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s rock — “the era when rock ‘n’ roll was at its best” — and Torchlight Parade, an original band started by his dad, Doug Engel, and uncle, Matt Engel.

2 weeks ago | callnewspapers.com | Ellie Marshall

Following an in-depth review, the Mehlville Board of Education unanimously approved changing the grading system utilized at the district’s middle schools from standards-based grading to traditional grading at its April 24 meeting. Standards-based grading measures students against specific standards and skills, breaks down large subjects into smaller learning objectives and promotes equity.