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Ferguson Middle School Plants Learning Gardens

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Story and Photos by Elaine Steinborn Ferguson Middle School (FMS) dedicated its Learning Gardens amid a swarm of students and adult helpers who quickly constructed frames for raised beds of…

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Captain America: Civil War Becomes a Belabored Dispute

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By Sandra Olmsted The latest installment in the Marvel Studio’s Avenger franchise toys with the theme of acting within the law vs. behaving in an ethically manner, and directors Anthony…

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Mark Your Calendar

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Thursday, May 12    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…

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Florissant, Old Town Partners To Honor the Late Jay Russell

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25th Walk through History Plaque The City of Florissant, along with Old Town Partners, will host a dedication to unveil a plaque in honor of the late James C. “Jay”…

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Florissant City Council

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Florissant Redistricting Report Shows Only 1 Minority Ward in City Proposed                          By Carol Arnett The city council Monday night held four public hearings including one to review a…

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Florissant Honors winners

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Queen Crowning is Always Highlight of Valley of Flowers            By Nichole Richardson This year’s 54th annual Valley of Flowers queen coronation was once again held at the St. Rose…

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Valley of Flowers winners

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Pretty Baby Winners & Parade Units Honored photos b Bob Lindsey The 2016 Valley of Flowers Festival wrapped up with the announcement of the awards for the winners in the…

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Valley of Flowers crowns 2016 Queen Katie Wissler

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2016 Valley of Flowers Queen and Court (L-R): Queen Katie Wissler (Winschel Carpet Service from Incarnate Word Academy. First runner up Ally Frey (Incarnate Word, Cannoli's), Special maids Rebecca Bazan…

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Florissant Police make arrest

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Warrants Issued on Burglary Suspect After Months of Investigation   A burglary suspect is now in custody after Florissant Police have been looking tirelessly for him for the last five…

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Honors for Hazelwood

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Hazelwood Receives Finance Award For Eighteenth Consecutive Year   The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was awarded to Hazelwood by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of…

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