Impressions of a Guest Editor from Sunset Hills and Crestwood

Sunset Hills and Crestwood are contrasting communities with a bright future ahead.

This past week I covered for the Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch site while its editor, Alyssa Stahr, was on a very-well deserved vacation. Having covered Town and Country, Kirkwood and Webster Groves Patch sites before, I felt confident I could cover Sunset Hills and Crestwood swiftly, but then the realization hit me that I knew absolutely nothing about these two Southern St. Louis County municipalities.   After a week of doing my best to bring you relevant news about Sunset Hills and Crestwood, I feel I leave with a desire to follow up on both of these cities. They have some problems and a tremendous potential. Economic difficulties When I first arrived to this country, I recall how puzzled and overwhelmed I felt going to the Chesterfield …

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Alyssa Stahr

11:05 am on Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Thanks for filling in for me Carlos! I agree that there is so much potential in these beautiful communities.   more ›

Crestwood’s April Sales Tax Revenue Lower Than Projected

City Administrator Karl Kestler says in a report that the full effects of the Sears and Barnes & Noble’s closures will be felt later on the year.

According to a report by Karl Kestler, Crestwood’s city administrator, April 2012 sales tax revenues of $575,637 were minus 9.8 percent, or $62,663 less than the $638,300 projected for the month. Kestler, however, adds in his report that for the combined first four months of 2012, sales tax revenues were up by $57,494, or 2.6 percent.  Comparing 2012 results to the same four-month period of 2011, sales tax receipts are up $89,745, or up by 4.2 percent. In his report, Kestler notes that the numbers do not reflect the full effect of the closure of Barnes and Noble, which closed on Dec. 31 of last year, or the pending closure of Sears.   Kestler said the full effect of these closures will most likely not be seen until the later part of the …

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Nolan Office Interiors Plans to Vacate Crestwood Court

The office interior design company will relocate to Sunset Hills.

In a move that most saw coming, Nolan Office Interiors will relocate to 12955 Gravois in Sunset Hills after almost 2 years at its Crestwood Court location. The interior design business, which specializes in office design and planning, was at its Hampton location for 28 years. Sunset Hills Mayor Bill Nolan and business owner found that running back and forth between his duties in Sunset Hills and the business on Hampton proved to be too much. “When I was elected mayor, I was running to Hampton, running to City Hall, then back to Hampton and then back home to Sunset Hills,” Nolan said. “When the lease came up we opted not to renew our lease on Hampton.” After searching for the right location in Sunset Hills with no luck, he found the perfect…

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Jean Whitney

11:23 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012

I was hoping the Mayor would reply ;-)   more ›

Crestwood Court Sears Confirms Layoffs

All 102 layoffs in St. Louis County Sears' will be at the Crestwood location.

Crestwood Court Sears to Close

Employees were notified Thursday morning.

Frugal Family

Frugal Family: 20 Percent off Hitachi Power Tools and Bath Towels Half-Price

Once a week, Patch finds five opportunities to save some cash.

Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch wants to help you kick off April right with another selection of great discounts from businesses in the area. Each week, Frugal Family finds a variety of opportunities for savings to keep your checking account out of the red. As the weather heats up, so do the deals, and even FREE events.  1. Shop 'n Save in Crestwood Come on now, it's good for you. Deal: Fresh asparagus costs just $1.88 per pound. Good Through: April 9 2. Sears in Crestwood When your white towels begin to look ratty, frayed and a little less than white, it's time to stock up on some new ones. Deal: Colormates Basics bath towels are $3.39, in-store only. Regular price is $7.99. Good Through: April 9 3. Lowe's Home Improvement in Maplewood If …

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