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Remember Memorial Day and all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for Our Freedom

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St. Louis Zoo Reopened Monday

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

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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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Highway 40 Closes Jan. 2; All Lanes Closed From Ballas to I-170 for 1 Year

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On Wednesday, Jan. 2, MoDOT and its contractor, Gateway Constructors, will close I-64 (Highway 40) from Ballas Road to I-170 before morning rush hour. All lanes of I-64 in this…

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Dining Divas: Vin de Set

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  • Post published:October 30, 2007
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BY LISA KAMPETER For over a year, the Dining Divas have been anxious to find out what all the hype is about with Vin de Set. This bar and bistro…

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Lusher School Celebrates 50 Years

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  • Post published:October 30, 2007
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Despite very warm temperatures, uncomfortable humidity and lots of sunshine, Lusher Elementary students and staff took to the surrounding neighborhood streets to trumpet their accomplishment – 50 years of educating…

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Florissant Valley To Induct 3 Into Alumni Hall of Fame Nov. 2

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Three distinguished Florissant Valley Alumni will be inducted into the Florissant Valley Alumni Hall-of-Fame at an awards dinner on Friday, Nov. 2. Mike O’Mara (’80), Kellie Suttle (’93) and Josh…

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McCluer North, Hazelwood East Play For Football Quarterfinal Trip To Jackson

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BY JIM WIENERS Once again McCluer North and Hazelwood East football teams will battle to continue playing in the post season but this time an opponent and site -- for…

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LHSN Seeks 6th Straight District Title; Trinity Suffers Forfeit, 41-6 Loss

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BY JIM WIENERS Lutheran High School North, after losing three out their first four football games, have won four out of their last five, including two in Class Three, District…

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IWA Returns To State Girls Volleyball; LHSN CC To State

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BY JIM WIENERS Incarnate Word Academy, after losing last year in District Girls Volleyball to Parkway West, returns to State this Friday-Saturday at the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, It's…

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Tie Vote For Pat Piotrowicz’ Hazelwood Council Seat Means No Representation

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BY JEANETTE EBERLIN RIZZELLO A tie vote among Hazelwood city council members has left the Ward 8 council seat vacant until April of 2008. After interviewing two candidates at a…

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New Florissant Landscaping Code Says Dumpsters Must be Screened-In

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BY CAROL ARNETT The Florissant City Council passed a bill that includes landscaping and screening criteria in the city code. City Building Commisioner John Morgan reviewed with the council some…

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The Nina Rediscovers America; Docked in Alton Thru Sunday

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BY HEATHER ACCARDI An extraordinarily accurate replica of Columbus’ favorite ship is visiting historic Alton, Illinois until Oct. 28 and the public can tour the vessel. The Santa Clara, better…

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