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Bulger Move Means it Must be Bradford Time

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BY RANDY GARDNER It finally happened, after years of speculation, the Rams finally cut Quarterback or should I say ex-Rams Quarterback, Marc Bulger. This pretty much solidifies the Rams drafting…

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Hazelwood Central, McCluer Top 2 In Suburban North Track Relays

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By Jim Wieners Hazelwood Central and McCluer were the one-two punch last Saturday in the Suburban North Conference Track & Field Relays at McCluer North High School. Hazelwood Central dominated…

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Hazelwood West Wins Suburban North Girls Soccer Tournament

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By Jim Wieners Hazelwood West adds three more wins last week by winning the Suburban North Conference Girls Soccer Tournament. Games were played March 29, 31 and April 1. West…

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Branson Plans Veterans Tribute To Mark End of Vietnam War

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To mark the 35th anniversary of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam    War on April 30, Branson Veterans Events & Reunions plans an opening ceremony at a location to be determined…

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Hazelwood District Names 2 New Middle School Principals

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The Hazelwood School District recently named  Sonya Ptah as the principal of Hazelwood Southeast Middle School and  Gary Jansen as the principal of Hazelwood East Middle School. The changes become…

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The Dining Divas: Lola Replaces Crepes in the City And Has Dining Divas Singing

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By Lisa Kampeter To be fair and geographically desirable, I try to mix up the Dining Divas outings each month to cover all of Metro St. Louis.  Divas drive from…

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Keith Took is Greater North County Chamber Business Person of 2010

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Keith Took (center) in his Old Town Donuts shop. Seated from left are, his father, Gus Took, and loyal customers, Will Geno, Paul Carr, Clarence Raup, and Daniel Carr. Veterans…

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E-textbooks Will be Used for Several Courses in the Hazelwood School District

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The Hazelwood School District will pilot the use of e-textbooks for advanced placement courses in U.S. history and government in 2010-2011. Traditional textbooks are expensive, about $100 or more, and…

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Outstanding Staff, Students Honored By Ferguson-Florissant School Board

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The Ferguson-Florissant School District Board of Education will honor the accomplishments of staff and students at its monthly board meeting on Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. Superintendent Jeff Spiegel,…

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Florissant Police Clear Cold Case Robbery Shooting

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A robbery and shooting case that was nearly two decades old has been cleared, Florissant’s Police Chief, William Karabas announced on April 2, 2010. Larry Richard Caudle, a 36-year-old white…

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