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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

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Pond and Water Garden on June 21,22

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Hazelwood District Presents STEMS Extravaganza Jan. 25

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The Hazelwood School District invites students, families and members of the community to the STEM Extravaganza Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hazelwood Central High School.…

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Masters of the Sky: Eagles, Falcons, and Hawks – Oh My!

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The National Great Rivers Museum, along with the Meeting of the Rivers Foundation, announces the return of the "Masters of the Sky" show, presented by the World Bird Sanctuary, February…

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Florissant to Hold Senior Citizen Valentine’s Day Dance

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The City of Florissant will host a Valentine's Day Dance for Senior Citizens at the Eagan Center from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. The dance is open…

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Black Jack Fire District Chief Gantner is North County Inc.’s 2014 Board Chairman

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The Board of Directors for North County Incorporated (NCI), a regional development association, has elected Chief Michael Gantner as Chair for 2014.  This is a one-year term, that began Jan…

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7th Annual Mayors’ Shamrock Ball Premier Green Tie Event is March 8

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Benefits Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop Event sponsorships and individual tickets are now available for the 7th Annual Mayors’ Shamrock Ball. The ball will be held this year on Saturday, March…

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North County Girl Returns to Civic Center Stage Where She Made Debut

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Laura Barbiea, a St. Louis area native whose first performance was at age 3 at the Florissant Civic Center Theatre, will make her debut performance as a member of Actors’…

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Eagle Days at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge Jan. 18-19

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Visitors are invited to view eagles through spotting scopes staffed by trained volunteers at any time during Eagle Days on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.…

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Florissant Seniors Know How To Celebrate New Year’s Eve Early

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Story and photos by Nichole Fetters Senior residents of Florissant know how to have a good time, and they prove it each year at their biggest and quite possibly most anticipated…

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French Bouillon Party Jan. 19 at Taille de Noyer

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The Florissant Valley Historical Society has set Sunday, Jan. 19 as the date for the Annual Bouillon Party. The Bouillon, a party enjoyed by the early French settlers was a…

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With Flu on the Rise, St. Louis County has shots available

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Significant Rise in Number of Severe Flu Cases in County County Health Department to Offer Free Flu Vaccinations The Saint Louis County Department of Health is responding to a significant…

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