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Alton Fireworks Still a Go July 3, But . . .

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• Post published:June 26, 2019
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Check for Updates Before You Go While the City of Alton is mounting a heroic effort to get flood-damaged Liberty Bank Amphitheater ready, the fireworks display will go on. Whether…

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VFW Post 4105 Celebrating . . .

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• Post published:June 26, 2019
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50 Years of Service on Saturday, June 29! Florissant Valley Memorial VFW Post 4105 celebrated their 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 29. There was an awards ceremony at 1p.m., POW…

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City Names Meridian Waste Replacement

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• Post published:June 21, 2019
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Florissant Names Gateway Disposal As Sold Waste Trash Collector The City of Florissant has selected Gateway Disposal as the city’s exclusive solid waste trash collector. Gateway Disposal will take on…

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• Post published:June 20, 2019
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Hazelwood Council Moves POWERplex Forward            Key Agreements and Settlements  Approved to Save Former Mills Mall The Hazelwood City Council Wednesday approved the final terms and settlement agreements in a…

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Saluting our St. Louis Blues:

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• Post published:June 19, 2019
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2019 Stanley Cup Champions The Blues Go Riding In!   Photos by Bob Lindsey, Pat Lindsey, Dan Lindsey, and Ashley Bengtson   BLEEDING BLUE: The fountain at Kiener Plaza spouted…

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1776: The Original American Revolution Musical . . .

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• Post published:June 19, 2019
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Next Muny Show   With the American Revolution underway, a nation’s independence is ready to be claimed. The three-time Tony Award-winning 1776 sets ablaze the historic signing of the Declaration…

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4th of July Festivities In and . . .

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• Post published:June 19, 2019
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Around North County FIREWORKS RITUAL CONTINUES AT EAGAN CENTER JULY 4 Florissant’s proud tradition of celebrating Independence Day continues this year on the grounds of the James J. Eagan Civic…

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‘Fiesta in Florissant’ June 22-23

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• Post published:June 19, 2019
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Hispanic Festival, Inc. of Greater St. Louis will be presenting “Fiesta in Florissant” at the Knights of Columbus Park located in Florissant near the corner of Lindbergh and Washington St.…

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Missouri History Museum Offers Programs to . . .

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• Post published:June 19, 2019
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Honor Black Music Month    The Missouri Historical Society is commemorating Juneteenth and celebrating Black Music Month with programs offered as part of the institution’s Freedom Month series. Freedom Month…

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The Flooding: Bob Lindsey Photos

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• Post published:June 5, 2019
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Alton Visitor Center Temporarily Closed, Near Record Crest Expected Week For the first time in 26 years, the Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St., in downtown Alton, has been closed…

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