A Moment for Prayer, Peace and Harmony Reflected at Pallottine Renewal Center

Story and photo by Erica R. Van Buren Although the day ended with gunfire and stores being looted, the anniversary of Michael Brown’s death was also observed through peaceful events…

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First ‘Hybrid’ Procedure Performed at Christian Hospital New Hybrid Room

The first cardiac hybrid procedure at Christian Hospital was performed Thursday, July 30, in the new $5.5 million hybrid room, the only one of its kind in North County and…

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Black and Blue’ Returning to History Museum Friday, Oct. 2

  Gitana Productions’ “Black and Blue,” an original play exploring the complex relationship between the African American community and the police, returns to the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park…

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Ackerman, Northview Schools Won’t Start ‘til Aug. 31 Due to Construction

By Jim Wieners Two schools in the Special School District, Ackerman (Elementary level) and Northview (High School level), both located on Derhake Road, will start school two weeks late (Aug.…

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Mayor Schneider Urges Missouri Gubernatorial Candidates to Support State Gas Tax Increase in 2016

Says State Senators Schaaf, Emery, Kraus are Blocking Progress in Missouri Florissant Mayor Thomas P. Schneider, who alreadly requested that Gov. Nixon call a special legislative session to pass a…

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