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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

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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The Dining Divas: Lola Replaces Crepes in the City And Has Dining Divas Singing

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By Lisa Kampeter To be fair and geographically desirable, I try to mix up the Dining Divas outings each month to cover all of Metro St. Louis.  Divas drive from…

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Keith Took is Greater North County Chamber Business Person of 2010

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Keith Took (center) in his Old Town Donuts shop. Seated from left are, his father, Gus Took, and loyal customers, Will Geno, Paul Carr, Clarence Raup, and Daniel Carr. Veterans…

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E-textbooks Will be Used for Several Courses in the Hazelwood School District

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The Hazelwood School District will pilot the use of e-textbooks for advanced placement courses in U.S. history and government in 2010-2011. Traditional textbooks are expensive, about $100 or more, and…

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Outstanding Staff, Students Honored By Ferguson-Florissant School Board

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The Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education will honor the accomplishments of staff and students at its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. Superintendent Jeff Spiegel,…

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Florissant Police Clear Cold Case Robbery Shooting

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A robbery and shooting case that was nearly two decades old has been cleared, Florissant’s Police Chief, William Karabas announced on April 2, 2010. Larry Richard Caudle, a 36-year-old white…

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Florissant Revenues Down, But No Need to Panic Say Officials

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By Carol Arnett The Florissant City Council held a budget review meeting last week to check on the progress of the city’s fiscal year, and see how closely to the…

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Center of Charter Review Debate: Possible Change to City Manager Government

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By Carol Arnett The Florissant City Council has engaged in some heated debate as they discussed a bill that would set up a committee to review the city charter. Proponents…

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Services Held For Tom Korte

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Frank "Tom" Korte, one of Old Town's most respected businessmen, died Thursday, March 25 after a battle with cancer.  He was 58. Internment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery following services…

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Movie review: The Last Song

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By Maggie Scott With her role as Veronica “Ronnie” Miller in the weeper, The Last Song, pop music superstar Miley Cyrus has declared emancipation from her alter egos, Miley Stewart/Hannah…

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West Girls Soccer Off To 4-0 Start, Wins Hazelwood Classic Tourney

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By Jim Wieners Hazelwood West Girls Soccer starts 2010 with four wins last week in route to winning the Hazelwood Classic. West opened the season on March 22 with a…

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