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Baby Boomer Stuff . . .

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Jello Molds, TV Consoles, Yo-Yo’s, St. Louis Hop, etc. By Tom Anselm Last time we met, I was on a riff about what kids did in the dog days of…

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Big Sports Plans In Hazelwood

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Can Begin before 2019      By Bob Lindsey All elements are in place for the final approval for the game-changing mega sports complex, POWERplex at the site of the St. Louis…

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Movie Review: “Peppermint”

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Peppermint: Vengeance, Corruption, and Injustice for All  by Sandra Olmsted Although director Pierre Morel’s film, Peppermint, has its problems, it does tap into feelings that some audiences will contact with…

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Will Fans Jump on Rams Bandwagon if . . .

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They Continue Winning? by Randy Gardner This is the first year that I can honestly say that I haven’t paid a bit of attention to NFL football. The season is…

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‘Oklahoma’ Closes STAGES season with a gem

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The Wedding dance and music is a show favorite STAGES' Oklahoma Not Just OK-- It's Outstanding!        by Pat Lindsey There are many good reasons why Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma…

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Old Town’s 35th Walk Through History Honored

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Builder Lowell Girardier Old Town Partners unveiled a plaque in honor of the late Lowell Girardier who was a key community volunteer and builder. This will be the 35th Walk…

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‘The Happytime Murders’:

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A Guilty Pleasure by Sandra Olmsted The Muppets are back! But not for kids! Director Brian Henson’s 'The Happytime Murders' is a dark, violent, and disturbingly funny romp through the…

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Beautiful Weather Drew Masses for

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Florissant Food Truck ‘Knight’   Text and photos by Nichole Richardson The Knights of Columbus Duchesne Council #2951 and the City of Florissant co-sponsored a Food Truck Knight on Friday,…

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‘Crazy Rich Asians’

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With a Fun RomCom, a Master Emerges by Sandra Olmsted   Director Jon M. Chu, who previously directed films in several genres, seems to have found his genre. Like an…

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The Dining Divas Enjoy a Top Pick

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Element in St. Louis Earns Top Status for The ‘Dining Divas’ By Lisa Kampeter It really couldn’t have been a better night. The weather was beautiful and we had an…

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