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Black Jack holds city-wide Garage Sale at various locations

Black Jack garage sale through the city on Saturday, May...

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Tornado Shelter opens at Ferguson Nazarene Church

Red Cross transitions individuals affected by tornado from 12th and...

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“The Heidi Chronicles” plays at the J’s Wool Studio Theatre

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Florissant Friday Fun Days Return June 6

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Just For Seniors

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  • Post published:December 17, 2010
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This column lists events for the senior citizens of Florissant and North County. Note that some of the activities are for Florissant residents only. For more information, call the Florissant…

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Florissant Firefighters’ Are Holding Fill the Ambulance Toy & Food Drive

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he Florissant Firefighter's Community Outreach Committee is asking for your support. The firefighters are having a "Fill the Ambulance Toy & Food Drive" campaign to provide Christmas for needy families…

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Almost 500 Tickets are Issued In Impaired Driver Campaign

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  • Post published:December 17, 2010
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During Florissant Police Department’s “You Drink & Drive You Lose” campaign, Dec. 6-12, a total of 496 traffic tickets were issued. Police issued the following tickets: 11 driving while intoxicated;…

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Hazelwood West Wins St. Charles West Boys Basketball Tournament

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By Jim Wieners After opening the season with a 1-2 performance Nov. 29-Dec. 3 in the Pattonville Tournament Hazelwood West Boys Basketball responded Dec. 7-10 by winning the St. Charles…

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Family, Friends, Passion For the Game is What We Remember the Most

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By Randy Gardner As this is my last column of the year, I am so thankful for many things. First and foremost, my family and all of the blessings that…

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Bald Eagles Have Been Spotted; Eagle Watching Trips Available in Alton Area

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Jane Banaszek photo As the cold temperatures begin to set in, a few of Alton’s favorite winter guests have been spotted in the region.  The numbers of eagles migrating through…

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Kudos & Bits

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Steve Marsden, a fifth-grade teacher at Duchesne Elementary School, for being named one of 15 "Teachers of Excellence." MySci, a program that provides hands science for elementary students, awarded Marsden…

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Hazelwood Firefighters Get in Giving Spirit By Fixing Up Bikes

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Hazelwood firefighter EMT Mark Niehaus works on fixing a girl’s BMX bike to be given away to a local needy family this holiday season. When Hazelwood firefighter/EMTs at Fire Station…

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Art McCoy Named Ferguson-Florissant School District Superintendent

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The Ferguson-Florissant Board of Education announced Wednesday, Dec. 8 that Dr. Art J. McCoy has been selected as the district's next superintendent. That announcement marks the first time an African-American…

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Holiday Wishes Granted Nearly 3 Months Ago To River City Rascals Baseball Team

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Annual Holiday Wish List By Jim Wieners Nearly three months ago, Sept. 19, the River City Rascals, an independent minor league baseball team, completed their 12th year of existence in…

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