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Florissant Host Ms. Missouri Senior America Pageant

Laura Ritchie of Chesterfield, MO, was crowned Ms. Missouri Senior...

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Don’t forget Mom this weekend!

 

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  “Hairspray” opens Muny 108th Season June 15-21-

                                                                                      Richard Kind, Taylor Louderman, Paulo Szot, Beth Leavel Among...

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Visit the new Nursing Center at STLCC-Florissant Valley campus

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  • Post published:January 16, 2025
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SLCC-Flo Valley sets Open  House at New Nursing Center   St. Louis Community College on Tuesday, Feb. 4 for an open house celebrating the new Nursing and Health Sciences Center at…

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County receives Housing Resource Grant

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Saint Louis County Announces Housing Resource Commission Grant Awardees Saint Louis County Department of Human Services proudly announces the recipients of the Housing Resource Commission FY2025 grant, totaling $444,383.43. This…

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STL County Museum Named one of Best in Nation

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   The National Museum of Transportation is nominated as a Best Open Air Museum by USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice - 2025.    The Museum houses 'one of the…

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Florissant School named STEM finalist

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Cross Keys Middle School Named State finalist in STEM competition Cross Keys Middle School has been named a State Finalist in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition.…

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Annual Book Sale Jan 30 at Steinberg Family Complex

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The J’s Winter Used Book Sale is Back Jan. 30   The St. Louis Jewish Community Center’s biannual Used Book Sale returns to the Staenberg Family Complex Arts & Education Building…

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HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY from Florissant businesses

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St, Louis County to Host Employment Fair

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Saint Louis County Hosts Regional Hiring Fair Jan. 9 to Support Displaced Workers Saint Louis County Human Services, in partnership with the St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, the…

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New Year’s Eve Senior Event at JFK Center this year

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It was a new venue for the annual Florissant Senior New Year's Eve afternoon Party  held Dec. 31, 2024 from, 10 am -2 pm after years at the James Eagan…

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The Eagles Are Coming to Southwest Illinois

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Downtown Alton host first Eagle Watching Jan. 4      The great American Bald Eagle winter migration is almost here and southwest Illinois is ready and waiting. The Great Rivers…

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Saint Louis County Offers Christmas Tree Recycling at 4 county Parks

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  • Post published:December 27, 2024
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  Take Christmas trees to Spanish Lake County Park Saint Louis County Parks and Recreation and the Missouri Department of Conservation have teamed up once again to offer the public…

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