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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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3rd Pre-Season Game In Dallas Could Tell Us A lot About the Rams

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By Randy Gardner Wow, what a difference a week makes with the Rams, one week they get their butts handed to them, the next week they are the butt kickers.…

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ParaNorman: Wicked, Clever PG Fun For Adults and Younger Set

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  • Post published:August 22, 2012
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by Sandra Olmsted Zombies and ghosts and witches!  Oh my!  Co-directors Sam Fell and Chris Butler, who also wrote the script, deftly interweave humor, death, and elusions to and twists…

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Florissant Considers 3 New Businesses; Fowl in City, Frisbee Golf OKayed

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By Carol Arnett The Florissant City Council heard from three potential new businesses at the city council meeting last Monday. They held a public hearing for each of the businesses.…

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Trinity Catholic Soccer Moves To Class One, But Whitfield Is A District Obstacle

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By Jim Wieners For the second time since the Missouri State High School Activities Association made Boys Soccer a Three-Class Sport (2002) Trinity Catholic (which began its existence in 2003)…

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McCluer Hosts East: Hawks, Stars, Crusaders Open Football On The Road

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  • Post published:August 22, 2012
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By Jim Wieners Almost nine months have passed since High School Football was played on the field but now the 2012 season opens Friday, Aug. 24. McCluer kicks off 2012…

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Parks Director Ron Veach Retiring, Todd Schmidt Appointed Director

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Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider announced that Director of Parks and Recreation Ron Veach has given Schneider notice that he will retire effective Dec. 31 of this year. Schneider congratulates Veach…

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2012 Harvestfest Theme Urges All to ‘Experience Hazelwood on Sept. 8

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The City of Hazelwood is gearing up to celebrate its biggest event of the year on Saturday, Sept.  8, with the annual Hazelwood Harvestfest at Howdershell Park, 6800 Howdershell Road…

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Perfect Summer Night For A Park Concert

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  • Post published:August 22, 2012
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Story and Photos By Nicole Butler St. Ferdinand Park was packed full this past Saturday evening Aug. 18. Why? Probably because Butch Wax and the Hollywoods are voted one of…

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‘Biggest Yard Sale in History’ in Ferguson

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The City of Ferguson, Missouri will host its annual city-wide yard sale on Saturday, September 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Garages, attics and closets have been cleaned to…

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North County Inc. to Honor 30 Leaders in Their Thirties

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North County Incorporated, Regional Development Association (NCI), has named this year’s NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties Leadership Award recipients. This  group of up-and-coming professionals and volunteers, all of…

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