Health / Seniors

County Reminds Parents to Schedule Back-to-School Vaccinations Now

   With the 2017-2018 school year starting this week and next, the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children’s required vaccinations are…

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Hazelwood Presents Life-Saving Awards For Heroic Efforts of City Lifeguards

Special to The Independent News Elected officials, city management staff, employees and residents of the City of Hazelwood gathered Aug. 2 at a City Council meeting to honor “ten brave…

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Old Town Walk Through History Plaque will Honor Kenneth Otto

Mayor Thomas P. Schneider announced that the City, along with Old Town Partners, will host a dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late Kenneth J. “Ken” Otto.…

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$1.7 Million Grant Awarded to Improve Academics & Reduce Violence Among Teenagers

   The St. Louis County Department of Public Health has been awarded a 4-year, $1.7 million grant to implement and evaluate efforts to improve academic performance and reduce violence among…

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Mark Your Calendars!

Thursday, July 27    Meet and Greet Summer Social at DeSmet Retirement Community, 1425 N. New Florissant Road, at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments, live music. RSVP to 314-838-3811. Friday, July 28…

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Heat Conditions Didn’t Curtail Hazelwood Food Truck Night

 Text and Photos by Ralph Schaffer The City of Hazelwood held its second food truck night of the year July 18 at Howdershell Park. Despite the excessive heat that started…

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