MARK YOUR CALENDARS — HOLIDAY EDITION

Mark Your Calendar is a regular feature in The Independent News each issue. Items of a general interest from non-profit and fraternal groups will be published if received at our…

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CARJACKING ATTEMPTED AT HAZELWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hazelwood Middle School Staff Praised For Actions During Attempted Carjacking Staff members at Hazelwood Southeast Middle School are being applauded after they were able to quickly lock down the school…

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Silver Dollar City Christmas Dazzles

The Brightest Lights in Branson or Anywhere Are At Silver Dollar City                   Story and photos By Bob Lindsey A good comparison of the bigger and brighter new Christmas in…

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Three Thanksgiving Weekend Films Worth Seeing

by Sandra Olmsted Lady Bird While most coming of age films aren’t very compelling because the subject matter doesn’t resonate with a board audience, director Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird provides…

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Another Local Restaurant Coming to Florissant Soon

By Carol Arnett Fresh off the opening of popular chain Raising Cane’s, Florissant will soon have another new major restaurant. Crazy Bowls and Wraps plans to move into the property…

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Hazelwood Schools’ Annual Performance Report Shows the District Remains Stable

Hazelwood School District (HSD) continues to be fully accredited. The district’s Annual Performance Report (APR) remains stable with a continued focus on earning accreditation with distinction.   Statewide, the Hazelwood…

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Stenger Announces Jamestown Mall Site Open House on Nov. 27

   St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger is inviting all interested parties to attend an Informational Open House regarding the future of the Jamestown Mall site on Monday, Nov. 27,…

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