St. Louis Co. Opens Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site in South County

The Saint Louis County Department of Health has opened its first permanent household hazardous waste collection facility. The program is regional. Residents from St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and Jefferson County are eligible to participate by making a reservation. To make a reservation, visit www.hhwstl.com.

Some Valley of Flowers Events Start Early; Register for Others Now

The Valley of Flowers kicks off Friday, May 3. Look for the special pull-out section with all the Festival activities in the May 2 edition of The Independent News.

Some events, however, will start early.

Volunteers Brave the Cold to Make 5th Annual Trash Bash A Big Success in Florissant

Volunteers sign in for the Trash Bash.

On Saturday March 23, 67 volunteers turned out at St. Ferdinand Park, despite cold temperatures and an imminent record-setting snowfall on Sunday, to pick up trash at several sites throughout the City. Florissant litter pickup teams collected nearly 20 cubic yards of trash!

Many Running Unopposed In North County Elections

North County residents will vote April 2 in several elections, although several candidates are running unopposed.

In Florissant, Jeff Caputa is running unopposed in Ward 4. This seat was formerly held by Keith English, who was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November. The election is for the remainder of his term, which will end in April 2014.