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Florissant Host Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant

Laura Ritchie of Chesterfield, MO, was crowned Ms. Missouri Senior...

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  “Hairspray” opens Muny 108th Season June 15-21-

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Bridge at Intersection taken down. Highway back open

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  • Post published:August 26, 2020
  • Post category:Ferguson/Florissant/Hazelwood

I-270 at Washington-Elizabeth Back Open After Bridge Taken Down    Drivers along I-270 in North St. Louis County last weekend found alternate routes  as crews completely close the interstate at…

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3rd Local Festival Cancelled in North County

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  • Post published:August 24, 2020
  • Post category:Entertainment / Travel/Events/Florissant/Hazelwood/Health / Seniors

  THE 23RD ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR THIS YEAR Mayor Tim Lowery announced, after being informed by the Fall Festival organizers and the members of Old Town…

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A New Kind of Supply List

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  • Post published:August 21, 2020
  • Post category:Alton, IL/BlackJack / Spanish Lake/Education/Features/Ferguson/Florissant/Hazelwood/ILLINOIS/Missouri/School News

“Virtual” Learning Supply List 2020-2021 By Nichole Richardson As kids and parents gear up to begin this new school year at home (at least for awhile) there are still supplies…

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Should you Homeschool?

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  • Post published:August 21, 2020
  • Post category:BlackJack / Spanish Lake/Education/Features/Ferguson/Florissant/Hazelwood/ILLINOIS/Missouri/School News

The Homeschooling Option: Lots of Things to Consider During Pandemic By Sandra Olmsted The problems of managing COVID transmission and the beginning of the new school year has driven many…

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Rance Thomas Talks of St. Louis Metro Covid-19

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  • Post published:August 21, 2020
  • Post category:Church News/City Government/County Government/Florissant/Health / Seniors/Missouri

As Virus Gets Worse in Metro Area, Follow the Advice of Health Experts By Rance Thomas-Special to the Independent News Since we are facing an upturn or rise in the…

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MSHSAA Board Approves Possible ‘20-‘21 Alternate Sports Schedules

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  • Post published:August 18, 2020
  • Post category:Columnists/FloValley Sports/Missouri/Sports

MSHSAA Board Approves Possible ‘20-‘21 Alternate Sports Schedules By Jim Wieners Because of the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, and health restrictions from organizations like the St. Louis Sports Medicine COVID-19 Task…

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Beginnings of Our American Journeys, Etc. Part I

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  • Post published:August 18, 2020
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Beginnings of Our American Journeys, Etc. Part I I was musing recently about how the United States got to where it is today. About the divisions we suffer, and the…

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Dining Divas Head to Ft. Zumwalt Park

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  • Post published:August 18, 2020
  • Post category:Columnists/Dining Out/Entertainment / Travel/Missouri

The Dining Divas Make the Best of Dining Out During the Pandemic It’s hard to be the Dining Divas during a pandemic when you’re avoiding restaurants and large gatherings. But…

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Citizens Review Board Coming to Florissant

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  • Post published:August 18, 2020
  • Post category:Business News/City Government/Florissant

Florissant to Begin Citizens Review Board of Police Department By Carol Arnett The Florissant City Council met this week remotely once again via Zoom. The council has been meeting this…

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Many Muny Classics featured in Summer’s Final Variety Show

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  • Post published:August 14, 2020
  • Post category:Entertainment / Travel/Events/Features

The Independent News   Muny Summer Variety Hour Concludes Next Week The supersized lineup for the fifth and final episode of The Muny 2020 Summer Variety Hour Live! has been…

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