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Remember Memorial Day and all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for Our Freedom

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St. Louis Zoo Reopened Monday

Extensive tree damage at St. Louis Zoo after Storm, Still...

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Ferguson Twilight Run is Saturday May 17

Runners and walkers will enjoy one mile, 5K (3.1 miles)...

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Pond and Water Garden on June 21,22

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Hazelwood Names New Directors for Communications, Early Childhood

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  The Hazelwood School District (HSD) Board of Education selected Kimberly McKenzie as Director of Communications and Media Relations; and Teri Harding as the Director of Early Childhood Education. Kimberly…

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Ferguson Fireworks Tops Off July 4th Celebration Of ‘Childhood Heroes’

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Independence Day begins with a 10 a.m. parade from Paul Avenue and S. Florissant Road through Ferguson and ends with fireworks at January-Wabash Memorial Park, 501 N. Florissant Road. In-between…

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Hazelwood Brings Back Spectacular Fireworks for July 4th Celebration

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Hazelwood’s 2015 Fourth of July fireworks display will be held at White Birch Park, 1186 Teson Road, and is scheduled to begin at dark, about 9:15 p.m. and last about…

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Newspaper Article from 1821 Reveals city’s history on fireworks display

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 Florissant Has Long Tradition For Big Fireworks Displays (Special to the Independent News) Every year the City of Florissant stages one of the metro area’s most spectacular fireworks celebrations for Independence…

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Hairspray Resonates on Several Levels with Muny Audience         2 Viewpoints on Muny’s Current Show until June 30 By Pat Lindsey Since its stage debut in 2002,…

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Art & Wine Wednesday Night Out June 24

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Art & Wine Wednesday Night Out is planned for Wednesday, June 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Korte’s Custom Framing and Antiques. Along with an exhibition of works by…

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June 20 1 Night Closing on I-270

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St. Louis Work Zones for June 18-24 Interstate 270 in North St. Louis County to Close Overnight Saturday MoDOT will temporarily close Interstate 270 in north St. Louis County starting…

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Story Time at Ferguson and Berkeley Community Centers

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What happens when you read to your kids? You help their brains grow. The Ferguson-Florissant School District is offering a free interactive literacy program presented by a Parents as Teachers…

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Muny Season Opens at Forest Park

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‘Hairspray’ is Next at The Muny   Hairspray, winner of the 2003 Tony® Award for Best Musical, returns to the Muny stage June 23-30 for 8 performances.it features music by…

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Summer Dreams at St. Ann, Florissant Golf Club Courses

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A Boomer’s Journal by Tom Anselm   Today’s foray into the world of birdies and bogeys brings me to The Florissant Golf Club and St. Ann International Golf Course. The…

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