Monday, March 11, 2013
We know you're busy, so here's a roundup of some of the recent stories featured on Florissant and Hazelwood Patch sites.
Too busy last week to stay up to date on all the news happening in and around Florissant and Hazelwood? Not to worry. Patch has your back. In case you missed them, here were some of the top headlines from Florissant and Hazelwood Patch sites over the last few days: Hazelwood Amends Contract with SSM Health Care for Emergency Medical, Paramedic Training: Hazelwood has a current contract with SSM, but some changes to its emergency department service provider require an amendment to Hazelwood's agreement. Volunteers Help Clean Up for 5th Annual Trash Bash: Florissant has been added as the fourth location for this year's clean-up event to clear area rivers and creeks. 10 Fish Fries in North County, Lenten Meal Solutions: Check out this round …
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Patch recaps the week that was in North St. Louis County police and fire news.
Intoxicated Driver Runs Car Into Hazelwood House, Flees Scene on Foot When the Hazelwood Police Department arrived on the scene the driver was no where to be found. Overnight Apartment Fire Displaces Two Families in Hazelwood The fire may have been accidental, according to Hazelwood Police. Two Hazelwood Men Charged with Spanish Lake Burglary Wiley and Iakeem Williams, along with another man were found with the stolen items next door to the home they burglarized, police say. Driver Hit 6-Year-Old in Parking Lot, Left the Scene, Police Say The child had minor injuries, and the driver turned himself in to police later that night, police said. 116 Tickets Issued During Hazelwood Police's Click It or Ticket Blitz There were 53 people alone …
Friday, March 8, 2013
Check out this round up of churches offering fish fries in 2013.
Lenten fish fries began on Feb. 15 and typically are each Friday through Lent, except Good Friday. Easter is March 29. Here are several fish fries to check out in North St. Louis County. St. Ferdinand Catholic Parish, 1765 Charbonier Rd., Florissant, Mo. Cost: $10-$30 Date and time: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. St. Ferdinand is arguably one of the oldest fish fries around. This year it is celebrating 60 years of good eating. There is fried and Cajun catfish, fried and baked cod, shrimp, chicken, pie and more. Florissant General Baptist Church, 424 Graham Rd., Florissant, Mo. Cost: $9 all you can eat Date and time: Every Friday of lent. 4-8 pm One of the few baptist churches that hold fish fries, Florissant General offers all you can eat catfish & Cod.…
Monday, March 4, 2013
Two men have been charged for robbery, assault and armed criminal action of a man near the St. Louis Community College campus in late February.
Ferguson police have arrested two men in connection with a victim found shot near St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley last week. Police arrested Jeffrey Burnett, 20, of Florissant, and John Dailey, 20 of Black Jack, who robbed and shot a man near the Florissant Valley college campus, Ferguson Capt. Dan DeCarli said. Police have not yet released the identity of the victim. Be on top of NoCo news. Like Patch on Facebook. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or signup for the Patch newsletter here. Ferguson Police said that Dailey was driving with two others to Hudson Park in Ferguson to buy marijuana. Police said that during the transaction, one of the three men pulled out a gun and shot the marijuana dealer as he tried to …
We know you're busy, so here's a roundup of some of the recent stories featured on Florissant and Hazelwood Patch sites.
Too busy last week to stay up to date on all the news happening in and around Florissant and Hazelwood? Not to worry. Patch has your back. In case you missed them, here were some of the top headlines from Florissant and Hazelwood Patch sites over the last few days: North County Residents Prepare to Run Ferguson Twilight Run: The annual race will take place May 18. Coldwater Creek: State Health Department Investigating Cancer Cluster Instances: Due to public concern, the Missouri Health Department has teamed up with the University of Missouri to compile statistics on instances of cancer in North County. Kyle McClellan's Shoulder Causing Problems in Texas: The Texas Rangers will give the North County native additional rest before he tries to…
Saturday, March 2, 2013
In honor of Black History Month and Martin Luther King Jr., the choir presented a program entitled "A Trio Of Dreamers."
The Hazelwood East High School Choir participated in the Missouri History Museum’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech on Feb. 27. More than 80 Hazelwood School District (HSD) students presented a program entitled “A Trio of Dreamers.” The program grew out of a proposal presented to Barnes Bradshaw, special and educational event coordinator at the Missouri History Museum. Like Patch on Facebook. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter or signup for the Patch newsletter here. Robert Swingler, choir director at Hazelwood East High School, called the program a great opportunity for the students in an HSD statement. “A Trio of Dreamers” refers to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader…
Friday, March 1, 2013
Due to public concern, the Missouri Health Department has teamed up with the University of Missouri to compile statistics on instances of cancer in North County.
Because of the growing concern with rare instances of cancer in North County near Coldwater Creek, the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) has epidemiologists looking into cancer rates. The epidemiologists, which investigate the causes of disease and other public health problems to prevent them from spreading or from happening again, will look at figures from zip codes including 63031, 63033, 63034, 63042, 63134, 63138. Gena Terlizzi with DHSS Office of Public Information said the state will be working with the University of Missouri on the research. "DHSS and the Missouri Cancer Registry and Research Center at the University of Missouri-Columbia are performing the analysis to determine if the cancer rates are higher …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
TorHoerman Law has been appointed in the Coldwater Creek case to act on behalf of all the North County residents seeking to hold companies responsible for mishandling the storage and transportation of radioactive waste.
There are three lawsuits alleging exposure to radioactive waste the Mallinckrodt chemical company produced, is the reason for the health issues. Federal Judge Audrey G. Fleissig of the US District Court–Eastern District of Missouri has appointed TorHoerman Law as lead legal counsel on the case. The lawsuits include groups of people from Hazelwood, Florissant, Spanish Lake, Berkeley, Ferguson, Black Jack and St. Ann. The residents say nuclear waste was improperly disposed of near North County's Coldwater Creek in the 1950's and 1960's as part of the Manhattan project. leading to an unusually high incident rate of rare cancers, birth defects and early deaths. Hundreds have emailed Patch since it first began covering the situation more than a…
Monday, February 25, 2013
We know you're busy, so here's a roundup of some of the recent stories featured on Florissant and Hazelwood Patch sites.
Too busy last week to stay up to date on all the news happening in and around Florissant and Hazelwood? Not to worry. Patch has your back. In case you missed them, here were some of the top headlines from Florissant and Hazelwood Patch sites over the last few days: A 190-Foot Emergency Communications Tower Is Coming to Hazelwood:The need for the tower was recognized after communication failures during 9-11, Hazelwood fire officials say. Man Charged With Molesting Girl in Florissant: Florissant Police said 19-year-old Terrell Moore subjected a girl less than 12 years old to sexual contact. Hazelwood Schools Delivers 1,800 Flu Shots to Students: The number doesn't includes those provided to staff, but Hazelwood School District administrators…
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The festival will begin on Friday and parents must be present with those 18 and under on Knights of Columbus grounds.
As the Valley of Flowers festival gears up for another year of family fun and celebration, residents and visitors will notice a number of changes for this year’s festival. According to a press release, the festival will go to a three-day format of Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In years past, the festival started on Thursday with “Family Knight” at the Knights of Columbus grounds. Remember you can get instant news updates. Like Hazelwood Patch on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, or signup for the Hazelwood Patch newsletter here. In addition, an adult must accompany those under the age of 18 while on the Knights of Columbus grounds. Mayor Tom Schneider said that in years past there were too many teenagers hanging around the Knights grounds…
Candace Jarrett
10:28 am on Friday, March 1, 2013
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