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St. Louis Zoo Reopened Monday

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

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7 File Petitions For Mayor in Florissant

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  • Post published:January 21, 2011
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By Carol Arnett It will be a crowded ballot on April 5, when seven candidates vie for mayor of Florissant. Two current councilmen, two former council members, a former State…

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2nd Time Run For Mayor For Councilman Andrew Podleski

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Councilman Andrew Podleski has announced his candidacy for mayor in he April elections, having filed the petitions required to seek the office. He's one of the two current councilmembers running.…

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Mayor McCourt to Seek Reelection in Black Jack

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Mayor Norman McCourt has  announced his candidacy for reelection to a fourth term as Mayor of the City of Black Jack stating that he is determined to continue the progress…

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Council to Amend Existing Political Sign Law After Suit

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  • Post published:January 21, 2011
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By Carol Arnett The Florissant City Council introduced a bill last week that will amend the existing ordinance regarding political signs. The discussion on the bill was heated, as some…

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Chamber Honors Diana Weidinger

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Chamber of Commerce Honors Diana Weidinger The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce last Thursday honored long-time executive director (later president) Diana Weidinger (center) on her retirement after serving as…

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Mark Your Calendar

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To include your activity, send information to: independentnws@aol.com. Friday, Feb. 4 Fish fry will be held every Friday through April 29, from 4-7 p.m., at American Legion Post 444, 17090…

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Greg Bernal Receives State Record Plaque for World Record Blue Catfish

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Greg Bernal of Florissant, the angler who caught the 130 pound State and World Record blue catfish last July, was officially awarded on Jan. 7 at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area,…

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North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU) Essay Winners

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North County Churches Uniting for Racial Harmony and Justice (NCCU) honored the winners of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Pratory Essay Contest last Sunday at a  MLK Celebration at…

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Nine File For Ferguson-Florissant School Board Including 3 Incumbents

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Nine residents stepped up to express an interest in guiding future policies for the Ferguson-Florissant School District by submitting declarations of candidacy for the Board of Education. Filing closed Jan.…

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2 Hazelwood School District Educators Achieve National Board Certification

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The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) granted National Board Certification to two educators in the Hazelwood School District – Cynthia Cardwell of Lusher Elementary School and Carol Eubanks…

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