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Michael Jackson’s music and life told in Fabulous Fox show

“MJ” is a Thrilling Spectacular at the Fabulous Fox        ...

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Remember all those who served and the American heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice

 

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Annual Summertime Past event throughout the Metro area

Florissant Historic Locations part of “A Summertime Past” event June...

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Memorial Day little earlier this tear May 25. Honor those who Lost their Lives to protect America

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Incredible Girl Fights Rare Disease

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Florissant Girl Beats All Odds of Survival; Throws Out First Pitch at Busch Stadium By Nichole Richardson Eleni Scott, of Florissant, is getting ready to celebrate her fifth birthday on…

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Variety Was Key to Muny Season

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‘Aida’ Closes Muny's 98th Season On a High Note of Love and Peace by Pat Lindsey The final show of The Muny season is always bittersweet because it signifies that…

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HS Softball and Soccer Openers

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McCluer North Boys Soccer, Girls Softball Opens With Tournaments By Jim Wieners Tournaments will open the 2016 Fall season for McCluer North Boys Soccer and Girls Softball teams. McCluer North…

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End of Summer Movie Reviews

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Dog Days of Summer Movie Recap by Sandra Olmsted Although, according to the calendar and the path of the sun, summer continues until Sept. 21, the return of the students…

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2016 High School Football Season Openers

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Hazelwood Central, East, McCluer North Have Repeat Football Openers By Jim Wieners It seems very familiar for Hazelwood Central, Hazelwood East and McCluer North to open the 2016 High School…

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MoDot’s TIP Plan

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Comment Period Ends For MoDOT’s TIP Plan; East-West Board to Consider New Projects The comment period for MoDOT’s Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) ended on Aug. 10. There are 230 new projects…

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A Boomer’s Journal

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  The New Technology in Schools–Is it a Plus?   By Tom Anselm Books, pencils, pens. Red Chief manila-paper tablets. Blackboards and chalk dust. Teacher lectures, notetaking. Listening. The Zaner-Bloser method…

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Summertime Dining

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Dining Divas Try Out Traditionally ‘Weber ‘ Backyard Barbecue Indoors    By Lisa Kampeter Summertime. Barbecue. Hanging Out With Friends. What’s Not To Love!!! The Dining Divas Spent A Summer…

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August 2nd Primary results

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August Primary Results

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O’Mara Loses to Rochelle Walton Gray in 2nd District Democratic County Council Race;    State Rep. Primary Winners include Alan Green, Jay Mosley, Gretchen Bangert, Alan Grey, Courtney Curtis A…

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