Revived Florissant Valley Branch Library More than Just Books

Story and photos By Nichole Richardson    The newly renovated Florissant Valley branch of the St. Louis County library, located at 195 New Florissant Rd., is a gold mine of…

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St. Louis Area Offers Best Chances at Viewing Eclipse

MU experts talk of this rare opportunity By Nichole Richardson On Monday, Aug. 21, St. Louis area residents will get the thrill of witnessing the first total solar eclipse here…

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County Reminds Parents to Schedule Back-to-School Vaccinations Now

   With the 2017-2018 school year starting this week and next, the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children’s required vaccinations are…

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Hazelwood Presents Life-Saving Awards For Heroic Efforts of City Lifeguards

Special to The Independent News Elected officials, city management staff, employees and residents of the City of Hazelwood gathered Aug. 2 at a City Council meeting to honor “ten brave…

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Ferguson-Florissant District Opens STEAM Academy For Gifted Students

   The Ferguson-Florissant School District (FFSD) celebrated the opening of its new middle school, the STEAM Academy, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, Aug. 4. led…

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Old Town Walk Through History Plaque will Honor Kenneth Otto

Mayor Thomas P. Schneider announced that the City, along with Old Town Partners, will host a dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late Kenneth J. “Ken” Otto.…

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