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Good Times at Senior PGA Leave Lasting Impressions

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A Boomer's Journal By Tom Anselm Thanks to getting Media Credentials,  I recently had the opportunity to mosey around the Bellerive Country Club as it hosted the 74th Annual Senior…

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Two Florissant Police Officers Promoted

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Mayor Thomas P. Schneider and Chief Timothy Lowery has announced the following officers have been promoted within the police department.  Sergeant Jeff Peters has been promoted to the rank of…

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Relatively Unknown Kohki Idoki wins senior PGA

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By Tom Anselm Kohki Idoki from Japan wins the Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid, roaring past Kenny Perry and Jay Haas on the final day of the tournament to…

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Is the Sport of Kings Really a Sport? Go to Racetrack to Find Out

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 By Randy Gardner  Through the last 15 years I've talked about many different sports, but I don't think I've ever talked about horse racing. Is horse racing a sport? Some…

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Star Trek: Into the Darkness: A Nostalgic Ride

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By Sandra Olmsted For good or ill, Star Trek: Into the Darkness, director J.J. Abrams latest foray into the deep space of reinventing Star Trek for a new generation heavily,…

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Ferguson-Florissant Community Survey Stresses Programs, Finances

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Community feedback gathered through telephone, online survey will be used to guide district’s on strategies , possible Tax Levy Proposal By Carol Arnett The Ferguson-Florissant School District has launched a community…

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Incarnate Word Still Unbeaten In District Soccer; Streak Reaches 31

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By Jim Wieners In 1985 the Missouri State High School Activities Association started sanctioning the State Girls Soccer Championships and Incarnate Word Academy had won two district titles without MSHSAA…

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Despite Weather-Shortened Season NCCS Baseball Wins MCSAA Title

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By Jim Wieners North County Christian School was to play a 12-game Baseball schedule but inclement weather limited the Crusaders to play three games during the season prior to the…

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Florissant Council Honors Those Who Helped with Tornado Cleanup

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By Carol Arnett Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider and the Florissant City Council awarded certificates of appreciation to several organizations and businesses that helped out after the April 10th tornado. Honored…

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St. Louis Veterans Ready for Vietnam Wall Replica

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St. Louis area vets and veterans groups are gearing up for the arrival of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) Vietnam Wall. The memorial Wall is coming to the campus…

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