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Cold Water School host Wellness Fair

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“The Heidi Chronicles” coming to town

NJT Presents the Pulitzer Prize-Winning ‘The Heidi Chronicles’ May 29-June...

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Hazelwood Council: Considers 1/4¢ Sales Tax Hike, 6% Utility Tax Referendums

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The Hazelwood City Council at its  meeting Wednesday night (May 21)   considered two referendums for placing two revenue generating measures before voters as early as the Aug, 5th primary. At its…

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My Son Gives New Meaning to “May the Force Be With You”

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By Randy Gardner My column should be better  today for one reason and one reason only and that is because I am sitting at the desk or should I say…

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GNC Chamber, Delmar Gardens Hosts Triple Crown Evening

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Delmar Gardens and Garden Villas hosted the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce business after hours on  May 14 with an elaborate Triple Crown event complete with bountiful buffet of…

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Adult Volunteers Needed to Help Young Riders with Disabilities

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A  volunteer training session to teach adult volunteers how to serve as horse leaders and side-walkers for toddlers to teenagers with disabilities will be held : Friday, May 30, 2014,…

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Highlights of Bob Lowery’s 22-Year Career of Service

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The Florissant Police Station was Recently Renamed the Robert G. Lowery, Sr. Law Enforcement Center. During his 22-year career as Florissant Chief of Police, Robert G. Lowery, Sr. held offices…

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Several City Police Officers Honored

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The Florissant City Council honored several members of the Florissant Police Department at the council’s meeting last Monday. The officers were honored for exceptional police work. Officer Nicholas Osmer: On…

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North County Inc. Honors Community Leaders Making a Difference at Annual Breakfast

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As part of the organization’s 37th Annual Breakfast celebration, North County Incorporated (NCI) recognized several area leaders for making a significant positive impact in North County.  At a sold out…

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Boys Track Districts: Hazelwood Central Outruns St. Louis U. High

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By Jim Wieners In its quest for a fifth straight Boys Class Four Track & Field Championship Hazelwood Central won the District Three title May 17 at McCluer High but…

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Hazelwood Central, McCluer South- Berkeley Win Girls District Track

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By Jim Wieners Seeking to win back-to-back state titles since 1987-1988 Hazelwood Central Girls Track & Field begins its quest by winning Class Four, District Three, May 17 at McCluer…

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Curtis Cup Has Strong Ties to St. Louis; Event at St. Louis Country Club June 5-8

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By Tom Anselm Welcome to the 2nd Annual Independent News Golf Pages! Okay, maybe I'm being a bit dramatic here, but I am just pleased to bring you some golf-related…

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