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

The Muny Will Receive the 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award...

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Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms out there

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Weekend shows for RIVERDANCE 30 Continue May 3 & 4

2025 RIVERDANCE 30 Graces The Fabulous Fox this weekend       ...

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Valley of Flowers weekend arrives!

The Valley of Flowers Festival is back and blooming brighter...

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Family, Friends, Passion For the Game is What We Remember the Most

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By Randy Gardner As this is my last column of the year, I am so thankful for many things. First and foremost, my family and all of the blessings that…

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Bald Eagles Have Been Spotted; Eagle Watching Trips Available in Alton Area

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Jane Banaszek photo As the cold temperatures begin to set in, a few of Alton’s favorite winter guests have been spotted in the region.  The numbers of eagles migrating through…

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Kudos & Bits

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Steve Marsden, a fifth-grade teacher at Duchesne Elementary School, for being named one of 15 "Teachers of Excellence." MySci, a program that provides hands science for elementary students, awarded Marsden…

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Hazelwood Firefighters Get in Giving Spirit By Fixing Up Bikes

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Hazelwood firefighter EMT Mark Niehaus works on fixing a girl’s BMX bike to be given away to a local needy family this holiday season. When Hazelwood firefighter/EMTs at Fire Station…

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Art McCoy Named Ferguson-Florissant School District Superintendent

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The Ferguson-Florissant Board of Education announced Wednesday, Dec. 8 that Dr. Art J. McCoy has been selected as the district's next superintendent. That announcement marks the first time an African-American…

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Holiday Wishes Granted Nearly 3 Months Ago To River City Rascals Baseball Team

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Annual Holiday Wish List By Jim Wieners Nearly three months ago, Sept. 19, the River City Rascals, an independent minor league baseball team, completed their 12th year of existence in…

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Warm Holiday Cheer on a Chilly Day at Florissant’s Old Town Christmas Walk

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THE CHRISTMAS PARADE held Saturday evening on rue St. Francois in Old Town Florissant was for hearty souls or at least warm hearts, whether watching like the group of friends…

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Local Deserving Mom Receives Like-New Car From White Auto Body

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The owners and staff of White Auto Body on Dec.7 presented  two refurbished vehicles to deserving individuals in the community.   White Auto Body has donated a vehicle for the last…

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Annual Christmas Concert at St. Ferdinand Shrine Dec. 12 Features Combined Choirs

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The annual Christmas Concert at St. Ferdinand Shrine, #1 rue St. Francois in Old Town Florissant will be Sunday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. The concert is titled “A Christmas…

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Florissant Valley Branch Library To Open ‘Teen Alley’

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KMOV's Vickie Newton To Dedicate Center The Florissant Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library will unveil a new teen center on Thursday, Dec. 16 at 8 a.m.. KMOV’s…

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