By Ralph Echtinaw Food service equipment continues to be upgraded in St. Louis schools with this week’s order of ovens and coolers. The school board approved purchase of two double deck convection […]
Police getting brand new Dodge Charger engine following failure of rebuilt mill

By Ralph Echtinaw Delivery of the city’s 2016 Dodge Charger following an engine replacement has been delayed because the rebuilt mill that Alma Chrysler installed failed during testing. “There was a failure […]
Rising construction costs may force city to postpone North Pine reconstruction
By Ralph Echtinaw After waiting years to see their sewer, water and road surface modernized, North Pine Street residents may have to wait longer. Blame it on skyrocking construction costs, as bids […]
St. Louis students fall short of academic growth goals following mid-year test

By Ralph Echtinaw The mid-year academic assessment results for St. Louis schools are in, and the district fell short of its goal to get students back on track following the COVID pandemic […]
CPR machine donated to St. Louis Area Fire Department by Midland EMS

By Ralph Echtinaw The St. Louis Area Fire Department will receive a free CPR machine (called a LUCAS device) from Midland EMS this fall or early next year; a $20,000 value. “Effective […]