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A Million Ways to Die in the West: Wasted Potential and Disappointment

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By Sandra Olmstead About the only thing “western” about this travesty of a movie is that it was beautifully shot in Monument Valley by cinematographer Michael Barrett; however, it would…

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Ferguson-Florissant Launches Superintendent Search Survey

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The Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education will provide an opportunity for residents to give their input as the search begins for the next leader of the 24-school, 11,000-student district.…

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Mark Your Calendar

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Friday, June 6 Steak Night at Florissant Valley VFW Post 4105, 410 St. Francois, from 4 – 7 p.m.  All profits go to support Veterans. 314-831-6121 Build Your Own Burger…

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Warrants Issued for Suspect in Several Vehicle Fires

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The Florissant Police Department announced that warrants were issued Sunday, June 1, for Adam Grant by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for three counts of Knowingly Burning. On…

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Maleficent: Truly Fairy’s Tale

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By Sandra Olmsted In this compelling tale, Maleficent, actually a beautiful young fairy with strong wings that allow her the freedom and joy of flight, has her heart broken by…

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Mayor Schneider Provides More Information about Culver’s

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The much anticipated Culver’s restaurant in Florissant is coming soon, Mayor Tom Schneider said after the council meeting Monday. “There should be a ‘coming soon’ sign up soon” at the…

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Warrants issued in double homicide at parking lot shooting

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  Warrants were issued Thursday, May 22,  for Thomas Oates III by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for Murder in the Second Degree (2 counts) and Armed Criminal…

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Blended: Family Fun from 2 Always Good Together Actors

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By Sandra Olmsted Blended, the first of the truly family films for the summer, delightfully deals with the problems of adults raising children on their own, and Drew Barrymore and…

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Belle: An Austen-esque True Story of Race, Class, and Gender

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By Sandra Olmsted Director Amma Asante successfully makes the big leap from TV series to feature films with Belle, which is based on a true story. Belle, played exquisitely by…

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X-Men: Days of Future Past: A Delightful Do-Over

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By Sandra Olmsted Since director Bryan Singer left helming the X-Men franchise, the story line has fallen into what could be called disrepair, and the characters trapped in a battle…

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