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St. Louis Zoo Reopened Monday

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Hard Freeze

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  • Post published:February 6, 2009
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THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT THE ALTON BRIDGE was packed with ice chunks when this photo was taken last week. BOB LINDSEY PHOTO

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Southeast Middle Students, Staff Show Off Their Ballroom Dancing Footwork

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  • Post published:February 6, 2009
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Ballroom Dancing: The salsa beat impels these couples during the "Shall We Dance?" ballroom dance event at Hazelwood Southeast Middle School. At left are social studies teacher Matt Hieke and…

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Many Incumbents In April 7th Races; Mayor Carr Faces Matt Robinson

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BY CAROL ARNETT The April 7 election will see several incumbents running for local office, many running unopposed. In Hazelwood, Mayor T. R. Carr will run against Ward 1 Councilman…

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Hazelwood Honors City Businesses; City Gets NW Community Award

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BY CAROL ARNETT The Hazelwood City Council recognized several businesses in the city who won awards from the Northwest Chamber of Commerce. The Northwest Chamber of Commerce covers a wide…

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Mayor Disputes Group’s Call For Florissant Audit

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BY CAROL ARNETT A group calling itself the Friends of Florissant has collected over 3,200 signatures on a petition to have the state of Missouri audit the city. Mayor Robert…

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New Grocery Store Coming to Florissant

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BY CAROL ARNETT The Florissant City Council approved a liquor license for ALPS, a new grocery store getting ready to open at 750 South New Florissant Road. This space, near…

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Hazelwood Seniors Commit To College Athletics

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Seniors from each high school in the Hazelwood School District signed with colleges and universities from across the region and the country in a commitment to their post-secondary education and…

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Movie review: “New In Town”

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BY MAGGIE SCOTT It may not be the tonic economic-meltdown-weary Americans are longing for, but the new romantic comedy, "New In Town" tries hard to raise the spirits of working…

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Seniors May Be Eligible for Free Tax Preparation Service

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Florissant is offering free tax preparation to senior citizens with a total income under $45,000. The service is provided by AARP and CORP volunteers. The service is open to all…

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Rotary Club Offers Singing Valentines

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The Lambert Airport Rotary Club is offering lovers an opportunity to send a singing Valentine. This is a formally attired singing quartet delivering either a red and white arrangement of…

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