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Remember Memorial Day and all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for Our Freedom

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independentnwsMay 19, 2025

St. Louis Zoo Reopened Monday

Extensive tree damage at St. Louis Zoo after Storm, Still...

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independentnwsMay 19, 2025

Ferguson Twilight Run is Saturday May 17

Runners and walkers will enjoy one mile, 5K (3.1 miles)...

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Pond and Water Garden on June 21,22

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Award-Winning Children’s Author Shares Journey from St. Louis to ‘Humphreyville’

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  • Post published:October 23, 2014
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Speaks to Students at Lawson, Jamestown Schools Children’s author Betty Birney was 7-years-old and growing up in Affton, Mo., when she realized she wanted to be a writer. She also…

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Black Jack Announces Dates For Tree Limb Pickup in City

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This is the schedule and information concerning the annual Fall tree limb pick-up for the residents of the City of Black Jack. WEEK 1: Only along both sides of Arterial…

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Alzheimer’s Association Care & Conquer Education Series Nov. 15 at Detrick Center

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In honor of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is pleased to be hosting the 4th Annual Care & Conquer Education Series in November. The series is the…

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Allied Waste Service Offers Yard Waste Fee Collection Program to Hazelwood Residents

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Pick-up service fees results of Levy Failure (Special to the Independent News) Allied Waste Service is prepared to pick-up leaves for Hazelwood residents by offering them a yard waste collection…

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Rams Give Us a Wild Ride; Mike Matheny Still the Right Guy For Manager

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By Randy Gardner On Sunday afternoon I was preparing to get my column ready by talking about the domination of the Seahawks by the Rams. Then by halftime, I was…

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State Girls Tennis Singles Qualifier McCluer North’s Boehm Finishes 5th

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By Jim Wieners McCluer North Girls Tennis Singles player Barbara Boehm has done something that very few players from Florissant Valley area schools could able to do, play two days…

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Hazelwood Central, SLUH, CBC, LHSN Host District Openers

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By Jim Wieners After the Hazelwood Central 31-0 home shutout of Columbia-Hickman Oct. 18 head coach Van Vanatta made a comment perhaps about the Hawks but that should include every…

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Gov. Nixon to Create Commission on Issues Raised by Events in Ferguson

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Independent commission will make specific recommendations Gov. Jay Nixon on Tuesday announced that he will create an independent commission to study and make specific recommendations for how to make progress…

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Interview with Brian Fletcher

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Former Ferguson Mayor Continues Crusade to Promote City’s Virtues By Tom Anselm If ever there was a guy who is bullish on the future of Ferguson, it would have to be Brian…

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Veterans’ Parade in Florissant Nov. 9

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A spectacular Veterans' Parade followed by a presentation of the Veteran of the Year award will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9 beginning at 1 p.m. This year's Parade Marshall…

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