Florissant

   A spectacular Veterans' Parade followed by a presentation of the Veteran of the Year award will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m., according to Florissant Mayor…

Old St. Ferdinand Shrine grounds will become a plaza for the 225th anniversary celebration on Nov. 18. This photo was taken at a recent book sale. Sandy Delcour photo Mayor…

'HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE INDEPENDENT NEWS' Jane Banaszek photo City  of Hazelwood's Halloween Happenings  Children can have a safe, dry and fun time celebrating Halloween at Hazelwood’s Halloween Happenings on…

By Carol Arnett In one of the three public hearings at the Florissant City Council meeting Monday. a proposed amendment to the zoning code to modify the definition of daycare…

By Tom Anselm For a long time now I’ve been a big fan of deep breathing.  It comes in handy, you know, on a daily basis.  Just consider the deep…

In Florissant, citizens are doing a double take on a double-check promotion sponsored by the Florissant Valley Fire Department, SSM Women’s Health Center at DePaul Hospital and Batteries Plus.  October…

   Mayor Thomas Schneider contends that this was one of the best ever Florissant Fall Festivals.  "We had great weather and a great turnout," said the mayor. Several thousand people…

By Nichole Butler    This past Sunday (Oct. 9)  was the perfect day to take a stroll down rue St. Francois Street. One might ask why. Well, I do suppose…

Billy Peek played at this year's Fall Festival and joining him on stage for part of a set was this young protegee. Perhaps, Billy can mentor a young guartarist to…