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Florissant Businesses hope you can attend Valley of Flowers May 1-3

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MJ musical on Michael Jackson

 TONY AWARD-WINNING HIT MUSICAL MJ RETURNS TO THE FABULOUS FOX...

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New Leader of Hazelwood School District

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Some Find OPTIONS For Going Back To School For the Sake of Learning

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  • Post published:December 2, 2008
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BY ANNE SHAW HEINRICH Black Jack resident Charlene Sowell had been considering going back to school for her master’s degree when she heard a commercial on the radio about Fontbonne…

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Large Turnout For 10th Thanksgiving Ecumenical Dinner

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  • Post published:December 2, 2008
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PAT VON NIDA (center) founder of the Thanksgiving Dinner, with many of the volunteers. She was honored for her many years of service. STORY AND PHOTO BY MARK FETTERS Once…

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Site Selection Next Step For Florissant’s Planned All-Inclusive Playground

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  • Post published:November 28, 2008
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BY CAROL ARNETT The City of Florissant is one step closer to having an all-inclusive playground. The city council passed a resolution providing "support, encouragement, and park land" for the…

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Area Churches Host What Has Become More Than Just A Thanksgiving Dinner

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  • Post published:November 25, 2008
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By Peter Burkemper A very special anniversary takes place this Thanksgiving Day with the tenth anniversary of the annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Dinner. This year’s event will be held at St.…

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Cruizin’ North County: New Book From 2 Local Guys Who Remember When

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  • Post published:November 25, 2008
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CRAIG KAINTZ AND BILL KASALKO, authors of Cruizin' North County, will be at the Cross Keys Barnes & Noble, 13995 New Halls Ferry Rd. on Sunday, Dec. 21, from 1-3…

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Florissant Seeks Annexation of Area North of Golf Course

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  • Post published:November 20, 2008
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BY CAROL ARNETT The Florissant City Council has passed a bill that will allow the city to continue with the annexation process for and area known to the St. Louis…

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FEMA Has Some Funding For North County Residents Who Had Sept. Basement Flooding

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  • Post published:November 18, 2008
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FEMA is coming to the aid of St. Louis City and County residents who suffered basement damages due to sewer backup from the severe storms, flooding and tornado during the…

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Ameren UE Offers Apologies For Hitting Sewer Lateral Lines

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  • Post published:November 13, 2008
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BY CAROL ARNETT Ameren UE offered apologies for the problems caused by the work they are doing on St. Catherine Street and Paddock Drive. Ameren is burying lines in that…

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Florissant Police Offering Neighborhood Watch Training

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  • Post published:November 11, 2008
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The Florissant Police Department Crime Prevention Unit will begin offering monthly Neighborhood Watch training for interested Florissant citizens. The first meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 17 beginning at 6:30…

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Irving Berlin’s Music Comes To Florissant on Nov. 18

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  • Post published:November 11, 2008
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The Florissant Fine Arts Council is presenting Irving Berlin's "I Love a Piano" on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m., at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre. "I Love a Piano"…

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