Show Me State Volleyball For IWA, Sectional Boys CC For Haz. West

By Jim Wieners For the 25th time in school history (beginning in 1976), but the first time since 2010, Incarnate Word Academy Volleyball will be competing in a state tournament.…

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After 2 Weeks Off Trinity Hosts Rematch With Cardinal Ritter

By Jim Wieners It has been three weeks since 8-0 Trinity Catholic Football played a varsity game on the field defeating John Burroughs 62-7 on Oct. 6 After St. Charles…

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Lodging and Dining are as Natural as the Landscape in the Shawnee Forest

by Pat Lindsey If you're expecting to spend the night in a Holiday Inn or have breakfast at McDonald's while staying in the Shawnee National Forest, you've come to the…

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Illinois Ozarks are Found in Southernmost Part of the State

By Bob Lindsey When we told friends that we were going to the Illinois Ozarks for a couple of days, reactions were mixed. “I didn’t know Illinois had any Ozarks--or…

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Florissant Parks Host Cross Country, Soccer; LHSN Hosts Girls Volleyball

By Jim Wieners Two Florissant City Parks will be sites for the Oct. 21 District Cross Country meet and the Oct. 21-28 Boys Soccer tournament. Meanwhile, Lutheran High School North…

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Hazelwood Central Football Goes For Conference 6-Sweep Saturday

By Jim Wieners Hazelwood Central Football won their 19th consecutive Suburban XII Conference North Division Game Oct. 7 as the Hawks won 32-10 at Hazelwood West and won Hazelwood School…

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‘Stronger’: Jake Gyllenhaal in Another Stellar Performance

by Sandra Olmsted In Stronger, which chronicles the life of Boston bombing victim Jeff Bauman, Jake Gyllenhaal perfectly channels the man with all his flaws and warts. Gyllenhaal also reveals…

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Pizza, Painting, and More . . . The Dining Divas Stay and Play Locally

by Lisa Kampeter I’m always excited about our Dining Divas nights, but I was super excited for our last gathering. The girls all came to my house for a pizza…

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