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Cannon Convicted in Vernon Shooting

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Sentencing is April 11 Brian Lamont Cannon, Jr., of St. Louis, was convicted March 6 of shooting Florissant Police Officer Mike Vernon in May of 2012. Vernon was looking for…

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The Dining Divas Feel Home Sweet Home at Bella Vino in St. Charles

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The Dining Divas By Lisa Kampeter It doesn’t happen often.  Before the Dining Divas even finished their meals, the ladies were already talking about a return visit.  One Organized Diva…

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Let’s Not Forget Oshie’s Goal to Beat the Russians

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By Randy Gardner What a turnaround the Olympics became in the world of hockey. I know they have been over for a while now but this is the first time…

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Whether it’s Silver or Golden Tsunami, Growing Senior Base Has to Stay Active

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A Boomer’s Journal By Tom Anselm The Silver Tsunami…You may have heard  the term.  It refers to the historic, mind-boggling, record-breaking number of people who are now or will become…

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Non-Stop: A Hitchcock Syle Thriller Up in the Air

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By Sandra Olmsted Director Jaume Collet-Serra and actor Liam Neeson, who made Unknown in 2011, reteam in Non-Stop, a thrill ride of a popcorn film which borrow heavily from Master of…

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Florissant Transfers SSD Land To the City; Considers Plans For Auto Repair Site, Gas Station

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By Carol Arnett There were several bills dealing with auto businesses and gas stations at the last Florissant City Council meeting. The council also passed a bill dealing with a…

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Incarnate Word Begins Class 4 Girls State Hoop Title Defense, Friday

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By Jim Wieners Incarnate Word Academy begins defense of their Class Four State Girls Basketball Championship Friday, March 7 at Vashon High School in the District Five Tournament. IWA, after…

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Hazelwood Central’s Jamison Wins State Wrestling 170-Pound Championship

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By Jim Wieners Hazelwood Central senior wrestler Khial Jamison ended his prep career Feb. 22 when he won the Missouri State High School Activities Association Class Four 170-pound championship. Jamison…

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St. Ferdinand Gets STL250 Birthday Cake

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Geely Group Partners with Emerald

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Company will Work Together on Electric Vehicles Hazelwood and UK-based Emerald Automotive has been acquired by the Chinese automotive giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Group). Geely Group, which owns…

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