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Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday this July 4, 2026

        Florissant Celebrates  250th  Birthday July 4...

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independentnwsJune 17, 2026

Route 367 gets new Speed Trailor

MoDOT Places Speed Trailor Along Route 367 to Reduce Crashes...

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Alton celebrates 250 America’s birthday with big fireworks show

3-day festival takes place in downtown Alton July 1-3 America’s...

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Fiesta in Florissant returns this weekend

  Florissant, MO – Hispanic Festival, Inc. announces the return...

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Commerce Bank’s New Center Opens on North Lindbergh

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COMMERCE BANK'S new and improved Florissant Banking center held its ribbon-cutting last Thursday at the facility at 8190 North Lindbergh Blvd. (three and a half blocks from the old branch…

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Florissant Holds CD Block Grand, Recording Studio Public Hearings

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BY CAROL ARNETT The Florissant City Council held two public hearings at this week’s council meeting, one about the Community Development Block Grant and one about recording studios. At the…

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Some Hazelwood Parents Object to Graduation Dates

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  • Post published:October 26, 2006
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BY CAROL ARNETT Several parents came before the Hazelwood School Board to complain about the scheduling of next year’s graduation ceremonies. This year, all three high schools will graduate on…

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‘The Prestige’ Ends Up As A Cinematic Parlor Trick

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BY MAGGIE SCOTT As with a good relationship, having an exciting, fulfilling experience with a magic act takes an engaged mind. And, fully enjoying a movie takes an engaged mind.…

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‘Flags of Our Fathers’ Tells Story of Flagraisers & Their Heroes

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BY MAGGIE SCOTT There could not be a more perfect time to help people meditate on the true cost of war and to recognize the sacrifices of the soldiers who…

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Cards on the Brink Of Their Greatest Season

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BY RANDY GARDNER As I sit and write the column today, I am amazed at where we sit right now. Stop and think about it. The Cardinals are two games…

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State Cross Country Winners

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CHARLES JOHNSON, Hazelwood East, a winner last Saturday in Class 4, District 4 Cross Country at McCluer North High School. He won the boys district title in 17:11. MARY GOLDKAMP,…

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Branson to Unveil Biggest Ever Christmas Celebration

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Branson, Missouri just keeps growing. Already recognized by national publications and travel associations as a premier place to celebrate the Christmas holidays, America's hometown entertainment capital is aglow with the…

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Lusher Elementary Students Play it Safe

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"I don’t know this person! Call the police!" cried the chorus of small voices in Lusher Elementary’s gymnasium. The students were not in any real trouble, they simply followed the…

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Hazelwood Central, Riverview Battle For Class 6, District 4 Football Control

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BY JIM WIENERS Hazelwood Central hosts Riverview Gardens Saturday in a 2 p.m. (note the game time) Football game that gives the winner control of their chances to win Class…

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