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Pond and Water Garden on June 21,22

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I Bet Albert Would Love Being Part of This Cardinal Team

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How fun is it to turn on the television every night, whether it's at the start of a Cardinals baseball game or at the end of the game and know…

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Lackluster Summer Movie Season So Far

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It has not been a stellar movie season of yet, but if the viewers can get to right movie for them, than they can enjoy something out of the summer…

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Housing Developer’s Next Step Will Be the City Council

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By Carol Arnett Update - June 20: Mark Behlmann reports that the petition to rezone the property has been withdrawn by the petitioner. Mayor Tom Schneider confirmed that the developer…

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Florissant Park Foundation Donates $10,000 to City

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By Carol Arnett The Florissant Park Foundation presented the city of Florissant with a check for $10,000 for improvements to the Sunset Park Nature Lodge. Mayor Tom Schneider accepted the…

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Lake Rudolph Offers Camping and More

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By Carol Arnett Lake Rudolph Campground is right next door to Holiday World and was a great place to stay for our visit.  The campground offers approximately 1,000 sites. When…

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Holiday World Still Offering Quality Affordable Family Fun

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By Carol Arnett It takes about three hours to get from Florissant to Santa Claus, Indiana, but for many families, it is worth the drive. Santa Claus is a very…

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City of Florissant Announces 2013 Beautiful Home Awards

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The city of Florissant announced the Beautiful Home Awards for 2013. Each ward has one winner, except for Ward 6, which had a tie this year. There is also a…

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IWA Girls Basketball Take First Undefeated State Title

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By Jim Wieners Since 1976 Incarnate Word Academy has taken home 24 Missouri State High School Activities Association championships in three sports but in recent years Girls Basketball has been…

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Hazelwood Central Track & Field Teams Sweep Class Four State

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By Jim Wieners Hazelwood Central saved their best for last as the Hawks sweep the Boys and Girls Class Four Missouri State Activities Association Track & Field Championships May 25…

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St. Ferdinand Parish Adds New Front Gathering Place at County’s Oldest Parish

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A dedication ceremony for the new expanded gathering area and a totally new front entrance to St. Ferdinand Catholic  Church  was held earlier this month. This is the oldest parish…

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