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Rams, College Playoffs, and Blues
Rams Have Got Me Interesting in Pro Football Once Again by Randy Gardner I am going to pick up where I left off last week, How about those Rams? At…
WOW! 2 NEW SPRINGFIELD, MO MUSEUMS
WOW! Side-By-Side Museums Bring Nature Up Close By Bob Lindsey With the promise of colder days ahead, everyone seems to be looking for more indoor activities. Two of Missouri’s newest…
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…
THANKSGIVING BASKETBALL
McCluer North Basketball Regains St. Francis Borgia Turkey Title By Jim Wieners After losing last season in the 64th annual Borgia Turkey Basketball Tournament, to Cardinal Ritter, McCluer North, which…
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…
Tom Takes on Role as Another Tom: Letter from the Foundation of Your Feast
By Tom Anselm Greetings: You may think it a bit odd today, seeing this column space taken up by a guest writer. However, in the interest of fair play, said…
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…