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Florissant Makes Plans for a Farmer’s Market at St. Ferdinand Shrine Grounds

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Florissant may soon be joining the ranks of nearby communities such as Ferguson and Alton that offer farmer's markets. Mayor Robert Lowery, Sr. and Frank Stahlschmidt, president of Florissant Old…

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Florissant Police Make Arrests On 4 Area Bank Robberies

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Mayor Robert Lowery, Sr. has announced that the Florissant Police Department has cleared up by arrest of the five robberies that occurred in the city from February to May 3.…

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Gruden Replacing Ranting Kornheiser Should Be Good For Monday Night Football

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BY RANDY GARDNER How many of you watch a TV show or don’t watch a show particularly sports because of the announcers, whether you like them or you hate them?…

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Movie review: “Angels and Demons”

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BY MAGGIE SCOTT Embryonic stem cells; abused altar boys; women agitating for ordination; broken celibacy vows; right to life versus right to choose. Are these too hot to handle in…

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North County Inc. Honors Civic Leaders At Annual Breakfast

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As part of the organization’s 32nd Annual Breakfast, North County Incorporated (NCI)l on May 15 recognized several area leaders for making a significant positive impact in North County. Hundreds of…

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Branson’s New Airport Offers Just The Right Setting For Visitors

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Arriving passengers at the new Branson Airport will find a warm, Ozark setting when they enter the new terminal building. This photo was taken just before the official opening on…

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Hazelwood Police Department Initiates Sobriety Checkpoints throughout May

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Officers of the Hazelwood Police Department will be conducting a series of sobriety checkpoints beginning in May at various locations within the community. This traffic safety program will continue into…

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West Middle Student Wins Art Contest at Jamestown Mall

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Raquelle Coleman, a seventh grader at Hazelwood West Middle School, won an art contest for Hazelwood School District middle schools at Jamestown Mall. William Hellems-Moody, an eighth grade student at…

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McCluer Wins Class 4, Dist. 3 Girls Track

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BY JIM WIENERS McCluer High School held off three Suburban North Conference rivals last Saturday at McCluer North and won the Class Four, District Three Girls Track & Field title.…

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Hazelwood East on Track Mission After Winning Class 4, District 3 Boys Title

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FIRST BATON EXCHANGE IN THE BOYS 4X400 RELAY Hazelwood Central teammates (left) are about to make the exchange while Hazelwood East (right) completed theirs in route to winning the Class…

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