Crestwood News

Crestwood aldermen gave unanimous approval last week to a financial analysis presented by the city's independent auditors that shows, among other things, increased assets, decreased liabilities and sluggish sales-tax revenues during fiscal 2008.

Families can hit up Crestwood stores for tax-free back-to-school necessities this August.

CRESTWOOD > CITY KEEPS SALES TAX HOLIDAY Unlike most of its neighboring cities, Crestwood will continue to participate in the August local sales tax holiday on "back to school" items this year.

BLUES ON THE MISSISSIPPI St. Louis Blues Cats and Paul Boon with the Rockin' B's perform at 7 p.m. Friday at St.

Mickey Carroll, one of the last surviving Munchkins from the movie "Wizard of Oz," died Thursday at the home of his caretaker in Crestwood - at almost the same time a suit was filed in St.

Home : Features : News : One of the Last 'Wizard of Oz' Munchkins Dies at Age 89 One of the Last 'Wizard of Oz' Munchkins Dies at Age 89 7-May-2009 Written by: Bridget Campos Mickey Carroll, who starred in the classic film, 'The Wizard of Oz,' passed away on Thursday.

Four months before he died on Thursday, Mickey Carroll signed papers turning over control of all his assets to his caretaker, Linda Dodge.

When Nathan and Hannah Wilbur were looking to buy their first house, they knew exactly what they wanted: a mid-century modern ranch.

COMMUNITY HELPERS DAY The Museum of Transportation will host its annual Community Helpers Day from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. today at 3015 Barrett Station Road in west St.

Alan and Judith Dothage have listed for sale their three-bedroom, two-bath home at 7811 Grantwood Oaks Court in Crestwood for $475,000. The Dothages paid $260,000 for the property in Jan.

Where is this tattoo / piercing? Left Shoulder How long have you had it? 1year How many tats do you have? 5 How many piercings do you have? 0 What's the story behind this tattoo / piercing? I had this done after the birth of our son to remind myself how my wife and I will guard our "cubs" Submitted by Kip from Crestwood, MO on 12.13.07 Iron Age ...

Bass player Ferd Frank on stage with John Mellencamp. 'It's incredible when you walk on stage and have 20,000 people yelling for you,' Ferd said.

Crestwood Police Board Chair Deborah Beezley is challenging incumbent Ward 4 Alderman Steve Nieder in the April 7 election.

SUNSET HILLS > Financing for public pool approved - The Board of Aldermen has approved financing of nearly $15 million using the city's Proposition P sales tax for a new pool/aquatic center on West Watson Road and a community center at South Lindbergh Boulevard and West Watson Road.

Crestwood Ward 3 residents will elect a new alderman to a three-year term in the April 7 election to replace outgoing Ward 3 Alderman Gregg Roby.

The Missouri Ethics Commission has dismissed all complaints against five Crestwood officials for the alleged improper use of city resources to promote an August 2008 ballot measure as well as a July 2008 closed session to approve police pay raises.

Crestwood aldermen last week approved City Administrator Jim Eckrich's revised five-year plan to move forward with an aver-age annual expenditure reduction of $2.28 million from 2010 through 2013.

One political newcomer and a previous aldermanic candidate are trying to unseat Crestwood Ward 2 Alderman Mike Kelsch in the April 7 election.

Crestwood aldermen have been asked to approve $437,082 in personnel cuts and adjustments as proposed by City Administrator Jim Eckrich.

Three candidates are running unopposed for the Crest-wood Board of Aldermen in the April 7 election.