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Attention Independent News Readers:
Many of the stories and items found on FloValleyNews.com this week were also intended for a our print issue Feb. 3. We canceled delivery of that issue because of the winter…
Send Us Your Community Photos For Print & Website
With the start of a new year, we are looking for more community participation in our newspaper and website. Continue to send local news to: independentnws@aol.com. This year, we plan…
Greater North County Chamber Business Showcase Set Mach 12
The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 23 rd Business Showcase on Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the John F. Kennedy Community Center, 315…
‘Show Us’ Your Winter Photos!
Yacovelli's Restaurant and a house on Washington St. in Old Town Florissant sport a new "frozen-fringed" look on their roofs. Bob Lindsey photos For all of you shivering shutterbugs out…
Just For Seniors
This column lists events for the senior citizens of Florissant and North County. Note that some of the activities are for Florissant residents only. For more information, call the Florissant…
New Tobacco Cessation Effort Aims to Make County into a Smoke-Free Community
With New Indoor Air Law “Let’s Face It” Campaign Begins With the start of the new year and a new indoor air law, the St. Louis County Department of Health…
County Health Department Urges Everyone To Get Vaccinated Against the Seasonal Flu
Flu season has arrived and the St. Louis County Department of Health is urging that all residents six months of age and older be vaccinated against the seasonal flu. Earlier…
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported This Year in North County
The Saint Louis County Department of Health has recorded the first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus this year. The victim, who has since recovered, is a 51-year-old man…
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in County Including Florissant
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been discovered in North and South County including Florissant , although no human cases have been reported, according to the Saint Louis County Department…
Tom Jackson is new Ferguson Police Chief
Ferguson Chief of Police Tom Jackson The City of Ferguson has hired Tom Jackson as its new Police Chief. Jackson will begin his employment with the City on March 8. …