Flo Valley News

UMSL Receives $8 Million Grant For News School of Engineering The University of Missouri–St. Louis is building a new UMSL School of Engineering as it continues to address the high demand for trained engineers across the St. Louis region and the state of Missouri. Those efforts have received a significant boost with an $8 million […]

The post The McDonnell Foundation awards University of Missouri–St. Louis for new UMSL School of Engineering appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

                           Independent News photos The Tablescapes, a fundraiser presented by the Friends of Old St. Ferdinand Shrine in Florissant, has become a holiday tradition. More than 25 beautifully holiday tablescapes were set up inside St. Ferdinand Shrine. Patrons bought raffle tickets for an opportunity to win fabulous raffle items from local businesses featured in the […]

The post Decorated tables for Christmas now a Holiday Tradition appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

  St. Louis County Executive Sam Page led a bevy of local leaders last week in officially opening the new North County Police Precinct. The station is named in honor of Officer JoAnn Liscombe, killed in the line of duty in 1991. “This facility provides the resources our police need to serve and protect our […]

The post New Police station honors officer JoAnn Liscombe appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

Million Dollar Quartet Christmas”: A Spirited Holiday Triumph                             by Pat Lindsey It won’t be a “Blue Christmas” if you gift yourself a ticket to “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas” now playing at The Loretto-Hilton Center in Webster Groves through a new collaboration with STAGES St. Louis and The Repertory […]

The post The Boys are Back rockin’ the stage at the Loretto-Hilton appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

The post Christmas GREETINGS from Local Businesses appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

DECEMBER EVENTS AROUND TOWN   The National Museum of Transportation Holiday Events – December 1-30 https://tnmot.org/event/ Desmond Lee and Famous-Barr/Macy’s Holiday Train Displays are now operating (9:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) 12/1, 12/7-8, 12/14-15, 12/21-22 – Santa will be available for children to visit with from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 Live […]

The post Holiday Events appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

County Executive Page Announces his choice For Prosecuting Attorney to Replace Wesley Bell County Executive Dr. Sam Page today (Dec. 3) announced that Cort VanOstran will be his choice for St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney once Wesley Bell leaves office. VanOstran will fill the unexpired term of Bell, who was elected to the United States […]

The post Cort VanOstran is new St. Louis County Prosecuting Attornew appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

  Brought Out Folks for a Winter Wonderland Day in Old Town Florissant                         The City of Florissant, Florissant Old Town Partners, The Old St. Ferdinand Shrine, Valley of Flowers Committee, and the Miracle on St. Francois Committee all collaborated to host the 4th […]

The post 4TH ANNUAL MIRACLE ON ST. FRANCOIS appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

                   Text and photos by Nicole Fetters Saturday’s snowfall kept us from our annual day trek out west to launch us into Christmas (the rural roads were covered most of the way) so we chose to attend our own town’s annual Christmas Tree lighting for the first time! (About time, we’ve only lived here for […]

The post Florissant home-towners experience their first Miracle on Saint Francois appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

CITY OF FLORISSANT SEWER BACKUP SUPPORT AND RESOURCE FAIR NOV. 26 On Nov. 4-5th, the City of Florissant experienced record-breaking rainfall, with over 8 inches falling within 24 hours. The city will hold a Resource Fair to address sewer backup concern on Nov. 26 from 6-7:30 p.m at City Hall Council Chambers (955 rue St. […]

The post Sewer Lateral Insurance plan for Florissant appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

The post Happy Thanksgiving from local businesses appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

Take a Journey Through Christmas Wonderland in Alton Grandpa Gang again creates holiday magic        It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Alton’s Rock Spring Park as the annual Christmas Wonderland light display prepares to open for the season on Friday, Nov. 29. hristmas Wonderland will be open nightly Nov. 29 […]

The post Alton’s Christmas Wonderland Opens Nov. 29 appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

Wild Lights presented by Commerce Bank Starts Nov. 29 at the Saint Louis Zoo   This holiday season, escape to a wild wonderland with twinkling light displays and festive family fun at Wild Lights presented by Commerce Bank at the Saint Louis Zoo! 2024 Event Dates & Ticket Prices Wild Lights is open from 5 to […]

The post Wild Lights at the Zoo Opens Nov. 29 appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

     Experience the Holiday Season in Saint Louis’    Most Charming Historic Sites   Historic Saint Louis invites you to step back in time and experience the magic of the holidays with A Spirited Holiday Past on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved event brings together over 20 […]

The post Historic Saint Louis Presents “A Spirited Holiday Past”on Dec. 7 appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

       The renovation of  the Muny’s upper plaza area shown in these rendering will be open for  the 2025 season     When you return to The Muny for Season 107 in 2025, there will be a new experience the results of a complete renovation of our upper plaza area! A gift of $5 […]

The post Muny will open new upper plaza area in time for 2025 season appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

The post Happy Thanksgiving to the Florissant, North County Community appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

Public Notice & Notice of Comment Period for Florissant’s proposed Substantial Amendment #2 to the Fiscal Year 2019 Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Annual Plan The Substantial Amendment will be available for a 5-day review starting Tuesday, November 12, 2024, and will run thru Saturday, November 16, 2024.                   A 5-day COMMENT PERIOD […]

The post Florissant Public Notice appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

United States Air Force Band of Mid-America Announces Annual Holiday Concerts Emmy Award-winning US Air Force Band of Mid-America to Perform “Spirit of the Season” in the St. Louis Metro Area Dec 5-1 The US Air Force Band of Mid-America will present its annual “Spirit of the Season” holiday concerts in the St. Louis metro […]

The post Scott Air Force Band again have Free Holiday Concerts appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

The post Great Day For Florissant’s annual Veteran’s Day Parade appeared first on flovalleynews.com.

Florissant one of 3 Sites For STLCO Open Houses on STL County Comprehensive Plan Saint Louis County is calling on residents to participate in shaping the future of our region by attending an STLCO 2050 Open House this week. Community members will have the opportunity to provide input on issues that will impact the county […]

The post Public Hearings this week on St. Louis County Comprehensive Plan appeared first on flovalleynews.com.