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…

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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…

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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,…

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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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Wonderstruck: Beautiful But Gives Away Twists

by Sandra Olmsted Director Todd Haynes, well-known for his striking visual storytelling, ravishingly adapts author-illustrator-screenwriter Brian Selznick’s 2011 epic fable, the illustrated novel of the same name mostly with images…

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