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CNN Money Ranks Florissant in the Top 100 Best Places To Live In America

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  • Post published:August 22, 2012
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CNN Money, a service of CNN, Fortune and Money, has ranked the City of Florissant in their top 100 best places to live. The article can be found on  www.cnn.com.…

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Florissant Considers 3 New Businesses; Fowl in City, Frisbee Golf OKayed

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  • Post published:August 22, 2012
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By Carol Arnett The Florissant City Council heard from three potential new businesses at the city council meeting last Monday. They held a public hearing for each of the businesses.…

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Parks Director Ron Veach Retiring, Todd Schmidt Appointed Director

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  • Post published:August 22, 2012
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Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider announced that Director of Parks and Recreation Ron Veach has given Schneider notice that he will retire effective Dec. 31 of this year. Schneider congratulates Veach…

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Perfect Summer Night For A Park Concert

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  • Post published:August 22, 2012
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Story and Photos By Nicole Butler St. Ferdinand Park was packed full this past Saturday evening Aug. 18. Why? Probably because Butch Wax and the Hollywoods are voted one of…

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2012 Harvestfest Theme Urges All to ‘Experience Hazelwood on Sept. 8

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  • Post published:August 8, 2012
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The City of Hazelwood is gearing up to celebrate its biggest event of the year on Saturday, Sept.  8, with the annual Hazelwood Harvestfest at Howdershell Park, 6800 Howdershell Road…

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Services Held For Fischer’s of Florissant Founder Jim Fischer

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  • Post published:August 8, 2012
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Funeral services were held Monday for long-time Florissant businessman and civic leader James "Jim" Fischer, who owned the family operated Fischer's Department store, now Fischer's Pro-Line Sports in Florissant. Fischer…

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Golden Hawks of HCHS Get Ready for Band Season With New Music Repertoire

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  • Post published:August 8, 2012
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Even before school starts next week, the Golden Hawks Marching Band of Hazelwood Central High School is hard at work. The band, led by Mark Thomas, has spent time this…

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Mayor Announces New Police Chief: Karabas retiring Dec. 31

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  • Post published:August 2, 2012
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Promotions of Other Police Officers Also Announced  Mayor Tom Schneider announced late last week major changes in the leadership of the Florissant Police Department including the pending retirement of Police…

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Short Drive Getaways: Visit Mark Twain Country in Hannibal

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  • Post published:July 26, 2012
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Text and photos by Nichole Butler It is kind of amazing how much Missouri has to offer. Seriously, people who live in the St. Louis area really don’t have to…

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Florissant Council Says Yes to Pet Cemetery Expansion

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  • Post published:July 24, 2012
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By Carol Arnett         The Florissant City Council voted to allow Imperial Crown Pet Cemetery to expand, but not before extensive discussion. At issue was not the…

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