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Cold Water School host Wellness Fair

Walmart, Cold Water School Teamup for Wellnss Festival at the...

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“The Heidi Chronicles” coming to town

NJT Presents the Pulitzer Prize-Winning ‘The Heidi Chronicles’ May 29-June...

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Tony Award for the Muny; New seasons Opens June 16 with “Bring It On”

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A Gorgeous Day At the Valley of Flowers Festival

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By Nichole Richardson It’s debatable whether it was the weather or the 2014 Valley of Flowers Queen Candidates that were the most gorgeous Sunday. After a cold and rainy crowning…

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Will Rams Take Johnny Football in 1st Round?

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By Randy Gardner What do you do if you are the St. Louis Rams in this year’s draft? You have the 2nd overall pick and have a chance to get…

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McCluer, LHSN Host Track Districts; Troy-Buchanan Hosts 2 Sectionals

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By Jim Wieners McCluer, a Class Four High School and Lutheran High School North, a Class Three High School, will each host a District Three Track And Field Meet, based…

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Central Host Lindbergh May 9 In Key Boys Club Lacrosse Match

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By Jim Wieners With postseason play in the Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association just days away Hazelwood (Central) and Lindbergh set sites on carrying some momentum into the playoffs when the…

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Mark Your Calendar

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Thursday, May 8 St. Mark's Fashions for Food clothing sale, 315 Graham Road, 8:30-11 a.m. All proceeds go to local food pantries. Sale is held on the second Thursday of…

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Saint Louis County’s Animal Care and Control Program Outlines Improvements

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Dr. Dolores J. Gunn, the director of the Saint Louis County Department of Health, wants to raise awareness of the program’s performance and the recognition it has received from other…

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Hazelwood School District Wins NCI Award

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The Hazelwood School District (HSD) has been named a recipient of the North County Incorporated (NCI) Community Development Award for 2014. The District will be honored during the NCI 37th…

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Curry Named Interim President of STLCC – Florissant Valley

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Ruby Curry has been appointed interim president of St. Louis Community College- Florissant Valley. She will replace Marcia Pfeiffer, Ph.D., who is retiring in June. “I’m humbled and very appreciative of…

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Barrington Students Bring Lesson to Life in NASA, STLCC Partnership

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Empty two-liter bottles, dirt, snails and goldfish have added a new level of excitement to Paris Bouchard’s fifth grade science class at Barrington Elementary. The materials are just a few…

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Garrett School Gets New Playground

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After two years of fundraisers and planning, students, parents and staff at Garrett Elementary School officially opened their new playground. The first of three phases, the new playground sports a…

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