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In ‘Coco,’ Family is Everything
New Disney Film About Family, Life, and Remembering by Sandra Olmsted Director Lee Unkrich’s animated film Coco portrays the Mexican holiday of Día de Muertos as a celebration of family…
HOLIDAY EVENTS!
ONGOING EVENTS Tilles Park Winter Wonderland For over 30 years, Winter Wonderland at Tilles Park (Nov. 22-Dec. 30, closed Dec. 24) has been one of the most popular Christmas drive-through…
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…
CARJACKING ATTEMPTED AT HAZELWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Hazelwood Middle School Staff Praised For Actions During Attempted Carjacking Staff members at Hazelwood Southeast Middle School are being applauded after they were able to quickly lock down the school…
A Very, Merry Branson Christmas!
Christmas Surprises Are Everywhere in Branson by Pat Lindsey It's that wonderful time of the year and if you're not ready for the holidays, just visit Branson and Silver…
Silver Dollar City Christmas Dazzles
The Brightest Lights in Branson or Anywhere Are At Silver Dollar City Story and photos By Bob Lindsey A good comparison of the bigger and brighter new Christmas in…
Three Thanksgiving Weekend Films Worth Seeing
by Sandra Olmsted Lady Bird While most coming of age films aren’t very compelling because the subject matter doesn’t resonate with a board audience, director Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird provides…
Another Local Restaurant Coming to Florissant Soon
By Carol Arnett Fresh off the opening of popular chain Raising Cane’s, Florissant will soon have another new major restaurant. Crazy Bowls and Wraps plans to move into the property…
Stenger Announces Jamestown Mall Site Open House on Nov. 27
St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger is inviting all interested parties to attend an Informational Open House regarding the future of the Jamestown Mall site on Monday, Nov. 27,…
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…