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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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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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I Hope Fan Base For International Soccer Carries Over to Ambush

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What a treat it has been for St. Louis soccer fans as they have been been able to witness 3 international soccer matches at the highest level. On the negative…

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Dallas Buyers’ Club: Oscar Bound

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By Sandra Olmsted At the very least, Matthew McConaughey should get an Oscar nomination  for his role as Ron Woodroof, a homophobic, hedonistic Texan whose bad lifestyle choices lead to…

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Florissant Council, Mayor Disagree on Bidding Process

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By Carol Arnett The Florissant City Council last week discussed the procedure for introducing a bill appropriating funds before tabling a bill that would provide $300,000 for replacement of ball…

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Vanatta Takes 12-0 Central to Columbia-Rock Bridge In Semis

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By Jim Wieners It does not take long for a Hazelwood Central head football coach to take the Hawks to the state semifinal and Van Vanatta becomes the seventh head…

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Lutheran North Host Semis Against Defending Class 2 Champion Lamar

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By Jim Wieners Lamar, a town in Southwest Missouri just north of Joplin and Webb City, may be know by historians as the home to where Missouri’s only-ever President, Harry…

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Visit With Santa Dec. 14 at Sunset Park Nature Lodge

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The City of Florissant will hold a Visit with Santa on Saturday Dec. 14  from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Nature Lodge at Sunset Park Tickets are free to Florissant residents,…

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Applications for Florissant Home Decorating Contest Ready

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Applications for the annual Florissant Christmas House Decorating Contest are free to Florissant residents and are  available at the James J. Eagan Center, JFK Community Center and Florissant City Hall.…

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Mount Pleasant Estates Hosts Second Annual Kringle Market

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Mount Pleasant Winery in Augusta is hosting the second annual Kringle Market. Traditionally, a Kringle Market is a German Christmas market. Mount Pleasant will celebrate their founder’s German heritage and…

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Anheuser-Busch Turns on Brewery Lights Nov. 22, Adds Walking Tour

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Now in its 28th year, the Anheuser-Busch Brewery’s famed holiday lights display will shine brighter thanks to new, enhanced guest experiences, including more lights, live music, fire pits for roasting…

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Veterans’ Day Parade Concludes With Veteran Of the Year Award

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Florissant’s annual Veterans' Day Parade, held on Nov.10, was followed by a presentation of the Veteran of the Year award at the grounds near the Civic Center. This year's parade…

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