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Hazelwood Central Boys’ Track Team Earns 3RD Straight Stage Title

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For the third year in a row, the Hazelwood Central High School boys’ track team has earned the Class 4 state title. The team scored a total of 38 points…

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Hazelwood East sprinter wins 2 events at state championships

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Tianna Valentine set two new school records in track over the weekend. The senior, who graduated from Hazelwood East High School on May 19, competed in the 100-meter and 200-meter…

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North County Christian Dominates MCSAA Spring Sports, Wins 4 Titles

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By Jim Wieners In 11 years as Athletic Director at North County Christian School John Davis, in a school article said he never seen or experienced anything like the school…

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Community Unites Behind Florissant Police Officer Mike Vernon

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Another Fund-Raiser planned June 10 at Cugino's Restaurant By Carol Arnett North County residents responded to the news that Officer Mike Vernon was shot with an outpouring of concern, prayer…

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Inland Group Proposes Redevelopment for Plaza Madrid–-Include TIF Proposal

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By Carol Arnett The Florissant City Council heard a presentation from Inland Development Group regarding the company's proposal for developing Plaza Madrid. The strip mall, on New Halls Ferry Road…

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Up to 5,000 attend fundraiser for Officer Michael Vernon

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Fundraiser at Job's Pub called Big Success; People can still donate to Officer Michael Vernon fund (see address below) photos by Bob Lindsey A few thousand people from the Florissant…

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Florissant Police made aware of a scam Concerning donations for Officer Vernon

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The Florissant Police Department has been made aware of people calling Florissant residents claiming to be Florissant Police officers, and attempting to solicit monetary donations for Officer Mike Vernon over…

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Hawks takle another state title; East is 27th

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Hazelwood Central Boys’ Track Team Earns 3RD Straight  Stage Title For the third year in a row, the Hazelwood Central High School boys’ track team has earned the Class 4…

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PREP State Track: Girls results

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Hazelwood East sprinter wins 2 events at state championships Tianna Valentine set two new school records in track over the weekend. The senior, who graduated from Hazelwood East High School…

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Warrants Issued in the Shooting of Florissant Policeman

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Warrants were issued Monday, May 28, charging Brian Lamont Cannon Jr. with the shooting of Officer Mike Vernon, the Florissant Police Department is reporting. St. Louis County Prosecting Attorney’s Office…

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