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Pond and Water Garden on June 21,22

Pond-O-Rama Water Garden Tour 25th Anniversary In 2025 the St....

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May & June events around Town

May-June entertainment Events   The Open Road: Sonic Landscapes –...

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Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms out there

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Cold Water School host Wellness Fair

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Florissant Postpones Most Bills Until After April 5th Elections

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By Carol Arnett The Florissant City Council postponed several items on this week’s agenda to future meetings when the new council and mayor will be seated. In most cases, the…

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RoboHawks of Hazelwood Central Take First Place

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A view of the RoboHawks robot in action (top photo) on the competition floor at the FIRST Robotics Competition St. Louis Regional. Team 1985, the RoboHawks (bottom photo)  operate their…

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Movie review: Hop

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THE EASTER BUNNY with JAMES MARSDEN starring in the new film Hop opening April Fool's Day. Hop:  The Easter Bunny Gets Remade in the Image of Santa By Sandra Olmsted…

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Weather Won’t Dampen the Spirit Of Opening Day

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By Randy Gardner Opening Day is here and not a day to soon. As I write this column early in the week it is on the verge of snowing again.…

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Lawson Students, Staff Collect Funds For Earthquake, Tsunami Victims in Japan

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Julie Mazar, a third-grade teacher at Lawson Elementary School, in the Hazelwood School District, spent a summer in Japan in 2005 as a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar, teaching English to…

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CBC Takes Second Place, DeSmet 3rd In Troy-Buchanan Baseball Tourney

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By Jim Wieners CBC (Christian Brothers College) High School and DeSmet Jesuit High School started their baseball seasons by competing in the 2011-opening tournament hosted by Troy-Buchanan High School. CBC,…

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Kudos & Bits

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Trinity students to perform in talent showcase Trinity Catholic High School junior Gabby Merz and sophomore Maggie Dailey have been selected to perform in the 1st Annual St. Louis Teen…

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Old Town Partners Flea Market Apr. 16

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Florissant Old Town Partners will be hosting a Flea Market in Old Town Florissant on Saturday April 16 from 8-1.The Flea Market will be on the parking lot of Florissant…

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Basketball Benefit Tournament to be held for Injured Maryland Heights Police Officer

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Maryland Heights Police Detective Sgt. Joe Eagan was shot in the face by an assailant while on police surveillance, and he is still recovering from his injuries. The St. Ferdinand…

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Mark Your Calendar

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Friday, April 1 Fish fry during Lent (except Good Friday) from 4-7 p.m., at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne School, 3500 St. Catherine St. Dine in or carry out. (314-837-3410) Fish…

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