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

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independentnwsMay 19, 2025

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

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Pond and Water Garden on June 21,22

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Friday, Feb. 21 Life Care Center of Florissant, 1201 Garden Plaza Drive in Florissant, holds a Bingo Afternoon the third Friday of the month at 2 p.m. Call (314) 831-3752…

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Oscar Predictions: In a Perfect World

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By Sandra Olmstead As I make my predictions for who with win and who won’t in office pools, in social media forums, at the party, and privately during the Oscars’…

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Not So Finger-Licking Good for the Dining Divas at this Chicken Place

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  • Post published:February 18, 2015
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The Dining Divas By Lisa Kampeter I love when I find a unique restaurant for the Dining Divas to try. Put it in a unique neighborhood near the Botanical Gardens,…

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Chamber, Florissant Again Hosting Business Showcase

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Includes A Taste of North County The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Florissant will co-sponsor the 27th Anniversary of the chamber’s Business Showcase, featuring a…

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Perhaps Rams Should Be Looking at 2 Quarterbacks

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By Randy Gardner As we approach the NFL draft, it looks like the number one prospect for the Rams will be a quarterback. Who would have thought that after paying…

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African-American Inventors Have Made Our Lives Better

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A Boomer's Journal By Tom Anselm Most people know something about the famous African Americans in our past such as Frederick Douglas, Harriett Tubbman, George Washington Carver, and of course,…

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Hazelwood East Sends 5 Wrestlers To Class 3 State Tourney, Feb. 19-21

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By Jim Wieners With no chance any area high school Wrestling team has of winning state the teams will now concentrate on having wrestlers take home state medals if not…

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North Tech, Cardinal Ritter Boys Nab Class 3 District Top Seeds

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By Jim Wieners North Technical Boys Basketball is seeded first in Class Three, District Six, to be played at Duchesne High, St. Charles while Cardinal Ritter, defending Boys Class Three…

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New Restaurant Idea Coming to Florissant, 2 BBQs also Opening

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By Jeremy Thomas A popular trend in the restaurant industry known as “Dinner Lab” wants to establish a home base in Florissant which will be able to cater to the…

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Hazelwood District hosts 1st Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

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Similar to first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches individuals how to help those experiencing mental health challenges or crises. The Hazelwood School District invites…

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