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Tony Awards Watch Party June 8 at Ballpark Village

The Muny to Host Free Tony Awards Community Watch Party...

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Juneteenth Event in University City

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Black Jack holds city-wide Garage Sale at various locations

Black Jack garage sale through the city was held on...

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Fiesta in Florissant Returns June 21 and 22

Vibrant Hispanic Festival Lights Up Florissant ON JUNE 21 &...

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Alton Area Fireworks Shows Still . . .

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Happening Despite River Flooding The damage left behind at the Alton Amphitheater and adjacent Riverfront Park prompted the cancellation of the June 29 BBQ, Bikes & Blues event and postponed…

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Tom Anselm on The 4th of July

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We Celebrate Independence Day on July 4, But Should it Have Been July 2 or Aug. 2? So here we go, America, time to be burning meat on the grill…

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Grafton’s 4th of July Celebration

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The riverfront community of Grafton says good-bye to receding flood waters and hello to summer travel! Following this year’s flooding, Grafton is ready for a celebration. This year’s flood was…

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Sandra Olmsted on Movies: Holiday Picks

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What to See If It Rains This Holiday Weekend By Sandra Olmsted Since the weather pattern seems to indicate rain can be expected this holiday weekend, several films, all with…

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Hazelwood Food Truck Night . . .

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July 9 at Howdershell Park “Come hungry, leave happy” is the theme of Hazelwood’s next Food Truck Night on Tuesday, July 9, at Howdershell Park, 6810 Howdershell Road, from 5-8…

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GNC Chamber of Commerce: Scholarship Fundraiser

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GNC Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Bowl August 1   The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce will host its 2019 Scholarship Bowl on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 6 to 9…

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Larimore Students Learn Farm-to-Table . . .

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Lessons Through Seeds of Hope Farm Students at Larimore Elementary School are learning about the science behind what they eat and how it can help a community. More than 20…

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Jim Wieners’ Sports Roundup: MSHSAA News

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MSHSAA To Replace 1.35 Multiplier With Points System For 2020-‘21 By Jim Wieners    After nearly two decades of using a multiplier of 1.35 for enrollments of private and charter…

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Randy Gardner on Sports: Missing the Deadline . . .

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Prompts Need to Stress Accountability By Randy Gardner It has been awhile since I have been able to put my thoughts down. The last issue, I missed my deadline; completely…

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Senior Summertime Dinner Dance . . .

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July 19 at Eagan Center The Trilogy Band is coming to the Eagan Center for a Senior Citizen Summertime Dinner/Dance from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, July 19. Dance the night…

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