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Cold Water School host Wellness Fair

Walmart, Cold Water School Teamup for Wellnss Festival at the...

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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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Tony Award for the Muny; New seasons Opens June 16 with “Bring It On”

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Miss Hazelwood crowned at Harvestfest

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Paige Frye Crowned Miss Hazelwood at 2013 Sunny Harfestfest By Nichole Fetters   The 2013 Miss Hazelwood candidates were blessed with a beautiful day to be crowned. The sun shined in…

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Knights of Columbus Fish Fry and Chicken Dinner Sept. 20

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The Knights of Columbus Council 2950 is holding a fish fry and chicken dinner on Friday, Sept. 20 from 3:30 - 7 p.m. The council is located at 50 rue…

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Mark Your Calendar

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Saturday, Sept. 14 The Greater North County Chamber of Commerce Trivia Night at JFK Community Center. Hosted by Kevin Carbery. Doors open at 6 p.m., questions start at 7. $20…

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Free Vision Screening for Young Children

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The Ferguson-Florissant School District’s Parents as Teachers program and the Missouri Lion’s Club are joining together to offer a free comprehensive vision screening for young children, ages one to kindergarten…

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Baseball Marks The Time Without A Clock and Adds Flavor to Life

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A Boomer’s Journal:  By Tom Anselm What an odd game is baseball.  It is probably the only professional sport where the ball is controlled by the defense.   The coaches dress…

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Great Weekend in State For Sports; Rams Were Most Impressive

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It was a great weekend to be a Missouri sports fan as every  sports  team won in the state of Missouri including the Royals and the Chiefs, Cardinals and Rams…

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‘Forgivable’ Home Loan Program Gains Support

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Florissant Won’t Allow Front Yard Dishes By Carol Arnett The Florissant City Council held a work session immediately following the council meeting Monday night to discuss two items of special…

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Council Seeks More Information on CVS Plans at New-Florissant Dunn Rd.

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By Carol Arnett The Florissant City Council continued the public hearing for a CVS location in the city at Monday’s meeting. The hearing was continued from the last council meeting.…

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Film Thrillers Coming this Fall

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by Sandra Olmsted Halloween is coming, and as the days get shorter, humans need reasons to stay in at night, so scary, suspenseful films naturally appeal and provide the opportunity…

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Hawks Open SNC Football With 2-0 Record, Host Stars Saturday

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By Jim Wieners Hazelwood Central, for the first time since 2010 goes into week three of the Football season undefeated and after a pair of non-conference wins the Hawks open…

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