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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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Annexation of Paddock Estates Considered Again

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BY CAROL ARNETT The City of Florissant has made the first move in a bid to annex Paddock Estates subdivision. At an executive meeting before the last council meeting, Director…

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Repaving to begin July 1 on New Halls Ferry Road

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The Missouri Department of Transportation is resurfacing pavement in the center lane of New Halls Ferry Road, from Parker Road to south of Interstate 270. Crews will close only one…

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New Business-Industrial Park Gets Hazelwood P&Z Approval

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The Hazelwood City Plan Commission has granted a rezoning for 215 acres from non-urban zoning to light industrial in the Park 370 area near St. Louis Mills Mall. Park 370…

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Movie review: ‘Wall-E’

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BY MAGGIE SCOTT As far as product tie-ins, I can’t see a plushy that really works, based on the adorable mechanized hero of Disney/Pixar’s fabulous new film, "Wall-E;" but it…

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Movie review: ‘Wanted’

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BY MAGGIE SCOTT It’s a toss-up which is bigger on Wesley Gibson’s back---the yellow streak or the sign that says, "Kick Me." Forget the poor guy who got sand kicked…

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Some Fans Could Gain A Little More Patriotism Watching World Soccer

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BY RANDY GARDNER What a weekend it was for soccer on TV. Actually, the entire month was filled with excitement as Euro 2008 got a lot of airtime here in…

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Florissant Post 444 Senior Legion Baseball Are Going In Reverse

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BY JIM WIENERS What a difference a year makes in Senior American Legion Baseball for Florissant Post 444. Last year Post 444 started with an 11-game winning streak in route…

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American National Teams Attempt To Move To Top Of SLABA-North

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BY JIM WIENERS American National Baseball teams, although not all of them have commanding records, are battling for the top of three levels of the St. Louis Amateur Baseball Association,…

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New Program Begins July 4th To Help Veterans Find In-Home Care Funds

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This Independence Day, millions of American families will celebrate when they learn about free, government money that’s available to help them pay for in-home care of their veteran loved ones.…

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Anticipated Heavy County Voter Turnout Prompts Need For More Poll Workers

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On Election Day, St. Louis-area citizens enjoy a simple and convenient voting process. A successful local election requires the work of thousands — up to 5,000 poll workers are needed…

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