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MoDOT Hosts Route AC \ (New Halls Ferry Rd.) Public Meeting, Nov. 20 to Hear Plans. Comments     Staff and consultants with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will host a public meeting for its Route AC (New Halls Ferry Rd.) Safety and Operational Improvements project. The meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 20 from […]

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ORIC LINNEAN HOUSE REOPENS AT MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN    The historic Linnean House is once again open to the public at the Missouri Botanical Garden.  The Linnean House was closed from May through this fall as it underwent extensive renovation to restore the greenhouse to its original purpose as an orangerie. Built in 1882, the Linnean House is the oldest continuously […]

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 Romantic Musical Satisfies Audiences’ Appetites in Florissant                                    by Pat Lindsey   “The Baker’s Wife” is a heartwarming “romantic musical” as comforting as a cup of tea and a warm loaf of bread. Set in the quaint village of Concord in Provence, France in 1935, “The Baker’s Wife” is a fairytale-like story about the […]

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‘The Notebook the Musical’ at The Fabulous Fox Sparks Memories of Life-Long Love Affair                                  by Pat Lindsey   The 2004 movie, “The Notebook,” is my favorite tearjerker love story. No matter how many times I’ve watched it, I always go through a lot of tissues. Because I love the movie so much, I […]

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Florissant Hosts Veteran’s Day Parade in the city Sunday Nov. 9 The 2025 Veterans Day parade will be held on Sunday, Nov. 9, beginning at 1 pm. The parade will begin at Bangert Park, preceding North on Florissant Road, and then turn left on St. Francois, ending at the VFW Post 4105 where we will […]

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SL County Launches Baby Essentials Drive to Support Families Impacted by Government Shutdown In response to the ongoing federal government shutdown, Saint Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page and Department of Public Health Director Dr. Kanika Cunningham today announced a countywide Baby Formula, Diaper, and Wipes Drive to support families with young children who are […]

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SL Symphony Annunced Holiday Concerts at Powell Hall Dec. 4-31 The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced details of its December 2025 concerts, inviting audiences to experience the magic of live orchestral music during the holiday season. Most concerts take place at Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center, which will be bedecked in […]

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……. Scares and Shares………                                              by Sandra Olmsted, Film Critic at The Cinematic Skinny on LightHeart Entertainment and Media As the nights lengthen, and our collective thoughts turn with the seasons to death and what haunts the nights, ghost stories and horror grow in popularity. Bingeing old favorites and others I didn’t think so […]

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First giraffes arrive at Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park in North County    Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park welcomed its first two resident giraffes this month at the Zoo’s new safari park and conservation center coming to north St. Louis County in 2027. Mo, a 21-month-old male reticulated giraffe from Reid Park Zoo in Arizona, […]

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Filing Procedures For Florissant City Council Races April 7, 2026      PROCEDURE FOR FILING FOR NOMINATION FOR CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS IN WARDs 2,4,6 & 8 OF THE CITY OF FLORISSANT FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7th, 2026.                                 Candidates may obtain the necessary forms from the City Clerk’s office on […]

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Gateway Outdoor Expo Exhibitors Nov. 14-16 at the St. Charles Convention Center Missouri’s premier gathering for outdoor recreation is back. The Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit will return to the St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center B;vd. on Nov, 14-16, promising its biggest and most immersive experience yet for adventurers, nature lovers, and industry […]

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St, Louis County Pet Adoption Center Issues Urgent Adoption and Foster Plea The Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center is urgently asking the community to adopt or foster a dog as it continues to deal with overcrowding in the shelter. “Our goal is to provide compassionate and humane care for every animal in our facility,” […]

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CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR ‘THE NOTEBOOK’               COMING TO ST. LOUIS NOVEMBER 4-16   FEATURING AN AWARD-WINNING CREATIVE TEAM Music & Lyrics by INGRID MICHAELSON\ Book by BEKAH BRUNSTETTER\ Choreography by KATIE SPELMANDirected by MICHAEL GREIF and SCHELE WILLIAMS      Producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, along with The Fabulous Fox, are thrilled to announce […]

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‘The Woman in Black’ Is Scary,  But Not… Terrorizing at The Rep by Pat Lindsey When I was invited to see ‘The Woman in Black’ at The Rep in October, my first thought was that it was probably an appropriate show for the month of Halloween. I had never seen it, nor did I know […]

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‘Life of Pi’ is a Sensational Tale of the Human Spirit                                 by Pat Lindsey ‘Life of Pi’ is a stellar achievement in storytelling and compelling theatre. It grips the audience and keeps them mesmerized with mind-blowing puppetry and visual effects. It’s an intense visual and emotional experience unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed. ‘Life […]

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“The City of Florissant invites bids for 25-0223PW “Demolition/land clearance and Asbestos Abatement” to be submitted onto the City’s OpenGov Procurement portal. Documents for this can be found on the Current Bid Opportunities page of the City of Florissant’s website. These bids are taken in compliance with Equal Opportunity Laws. Email mbringer@florissantmo.com.”

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