Health / Seniors

MARK YOUR CALENDARS — HOLIDAY EDITION

Mark Your Calendar is a regular feature in The Independent News each issue. Items of a general interest from non-profit and fraternal groups will be published if received at our…

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MISSING PERSON: Barbara Higgins, age 59. Police Seeking Public’s Assistance

   The Florissant Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating Barbara Higgins. The Florissant Police Department have identified her as an endangered individual.     Anyone with information regarding…

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Florissant Veterans’ Parade Nov. 12 in City

   The 2017 Veterans' Parade will be held on Sunday, Nov. 12 beginning at 1 p.m. Parade participants will assemble and start the parade at Bangert Park and precede north…

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To All Who Served, We Stand to Honor This Veteran’s Day

by Tom Anselm We come upon a date this weekend that commemorates those who have served in our armed forces. Originally called Armistice Day on Nov. 11 of 1919 to…

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Little Creek Nature Area Previews 2018 50th Anniversary Celebration

  Ferguson Florissant School District's Little Creek Nature Area kicked off its year-round 2018 50th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, Oct. 28 at its annual homecoming at 2295 Dunn Rd. The…

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Taco Truck Shows up at Hazelwood Food Truck ‘Trunk for Treat’ Despite Robbery

   The cold didn’t deter Hazelwood residents and others from attending Howdershell Park’s Food Truck or Treat on Oct. 27, nor did a robbery stop one of the food vendors…

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