Jim Schottmueller deserves State Title
BY RANDY GARDNER Could this be the year for Jim Schottmueller and the boys from McCluer North? As I write this column on Tuesday night, we are only three days…
Paul French
Paul French displayed his artwork near Old St. Ferdinand Shrine during the Florissant Old Town Fall Festival. French is a member of the Northern Arts Council. -JANE BANASZEK PHOTO .
Nov. 7th General Election:Local Sales Tax, Bond Issue Votes
The cities of Florissant and Hazelwood have small sales tax propositions on Nov. 7 ballot, and the Hazelwood School District seeks voter approval of a $65 million general obligation bond…
Florissant City Council: Procedures to File for Unexpired Term of Ward 4 Seat
Following are the filing procedures for nomination for the Ward 4 council seat for the unexpired term ending in April, 2008. The seat was Gerri Debo's who recently resigned after…
Visit ‘Hill House’ If You Dare on Halloween
DAN HILL working on his props for a Halloween night walk-through haunted house in Florissant. STORY & PHOTO BY JANE BANASZEK If you are a fan of being scared but…
Hazelwood East Celebrates 30th Year at Homecoming
2006 HAZELWOOD EAST HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING COURT: Front row, left to right: freshmen Kaitlin Webb, Brittney Brooks; seniors Amanda Andrews, Queen Lynda Jenkins, Sara Howze, Candra Barrett and Brittany Tolliver.…
Gold’s Gym Opens Facility; Plans New 40,000 sq. ft. Gym in Florissant
Gold’s Gym International, the most recognized name in fitness, has announced plans to open a new, cutting-edge facility in Florissant. In the meantime, a temporary Gold's Gym facility has opened…
Commerce Bank’s New Center Opens on North Lindbergh
COMMERCE BANK'S new and improved Florissant Banking center held its ribbon-cutting last Thursday at the facility at 8190 North Lindbergh Blvd. (three and a half blocks from the old branch…
Florissant Holds CD Block Grand, Recording Studio Public Hearings
BY CAROL ARNETT The Florissant City Council held two public hearings at this week’s council meeting, one about the Community Development Block Grant and one about recording studios. At the…
‘The Prestige’ Ends Up As A Cinematic Parlor Trick
BY MAGGIE SCOTT As with a good relationship, having an exciting, fulfilling experience with a magic act takes an engaged mind. And, fully enjoying a movie takes an engaged mind.…