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Remember Memorial Day and all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for Our Freedom

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St. Louis Zoo Reopened Monday

Extensive tree damage at St. Louis Zoo after Storm, Still...

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Ferguson Twilight Run is Saturday May 17

Runners and walkers will enjoy one mile, 5K (3.1 miles)...

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Pond and Water Garden on June 21,22

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Set a Record in Ferguson

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Ferguson will be “Popping into History”, Friday, April 26, as the community is seeking to set the State Record for the LARGEST Missouri Popcorn Ball.  Participants, young and old alike,…

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Government Agencies to Present Update on No. County Waste Sites

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The St. Louis Oversight Committee, a citizen-led group, is hosting a meeting Thursday, April 24  from 7-9 p.m. at the Florissant Civic Center in an effort to  assist in the…

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16 Students to be Honored at N. County Appreciation Dinner

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North County Youth Appreciation Dinner on April 28, at 3:30 in the Atrium, at the Detrick Building at Christian Hospital Northeast. Awards will be given to 16 outstanding students from the…

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April Tornado Destroys, Damages Homes In Hazelwood, Florissant and Changes Lives

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  By Pat Lindsey The day after a tornado touched down in Hazelwood, the air in the hardest hit area smelled like Christmas, but no one was celebrating.  A massive…

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Mayors Schneider, Robinson, Knowles Tour Storm Area with Governor

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GOVERNOR NIXON TOURS HAZELWOOD/FLORISSANT STORM DAMAGE     Mayor  Tom Schneider joined Gov. Jay Nixon, Hazelwood Mayor Matt Robinson, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley, Ferguson Mayor Knowles and Ameren…

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Mayor and Police Chief, Officers Assessing Florissant Storm Damage

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STORM UPDATE THAT HIT THE CITY OF FLORISSANT   The City of Florissant was hit hard last night as the storm blew through the community. After the storm Chief Tim…

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RED CROSS MOVES HAZELWOOD SHELTER TO 8969 DUNN ROAD

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Six Spent Night at Armstrong School The American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter is moving the Hazelwood shelter to the civic center at 8969 Dunn Road because Armstrong Elementary…

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What Officials Believe was a Tornado Caused Major Damage in Hazelwood

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             Florissant Had Damage Also   In addition to all the storm damage in Hazelwood,  from what weather officials are calling a tornado, there are parts of Florissant that…

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Revised Wal-Mart Plan Calls For Store on West Side Of Property, New Entrance

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By Carol Arnett The Florissant City Council held a first reading on the bill that would rezone the property where Wal-Mart wants to locate. The property, near the intersection of…

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Remember Opening Day For All the Pageantry And Not the Final Score

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By Randy Gardner I am starting to believe that some people (fans) have lost their minds. I am listening to talk radio and people are calling and saying that this…

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