‘Ferguson’ Current and Archives
Tom Jackson is new Ferguson Police Chief »
Ferguson Chief of Police Tom Jackson The City of Ferguson has hired Tom Jackson as its new Police Chief. Jackson will begin his employment with the City on March 8. He replaces Tom Moonier, who retired. Jackson received an Associate Degree in Applied Life Science from Saint Louis Community College (1983). He then went on to receive [...]
Ferguson’s Northern Lights Holiday Celebration »
Ferguson will hold its Northern Lights Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 2-7 p.m. The theme is Christmas On Main Street. Northern Lights will feature caroling and a brass quintet, a visit with Santa, and warming up by bonfires. The schedule of events follows: Market Under the Stars [...]
Memorial Dedication Service Held for Jennifer »
Jennifer Darabcsek's son Alex (A.J.) sits on the memorial bench for his mother placed at Central Elementary School where she was a teacher. A memorial dedication service was held for Jennifer Ann Darabcsek on Oct. 22 at Central Elementary School, in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Jennifer was a teacher at Central Elementary and a [...]
Dooley and Dr. Gunn Get Flu Shots; Urging County »
Flu season has arrived and the Saint Louis County Department of Health is urging that all residents be vaccinated against the seasonal flu – especially those most vulnerable such as the elderly and young children. County Executive Charlie A. Dooley and Dr. Dolores J. Gunn, Director of the Saint Louis County Department of [...]
11th Annual Ecumenical Holiday Dinner Involves 6 »
The 11th Annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Dinner is planned Nov. 26, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, 1765 Charbonier Road. Thanks to the generous support of local businesses and individuals, this meal is being provided to anyone who wants to attend free of charge. Volunteers from six North County churches are [...]
Matt Robinson, Bob Lowery Among Mayors In »
The heat is on for ten municipalities in Northwest St. Louis County to sell the most raffle tickets to put their mayor in the pole position for this year’s 6th annual Mayor’s Challenge Cup. Raffle tickets are available for a $1 donation. The event will be one of several charity benefit races held at NASCAR SpeedPark in Hazelwood [...]
Parents Are Hopeful for a Live Kidney Donor for their »
North County parents Mike and Mary Clynes, in their desperate search for a kidney donor for their 18-year-old daughter, Melissa, are also trying to educate the public of the procedures that are needed for a successful live kidney transplant. While organ transplants are becoming everyday procedures in hospitals, few people [...]
North County Inc. To Support, Partner With 2010 U.S. »
The North County Incorporated (NCI) Board of Directors approved a resolution at their July board meeting stating support of and partnership with the 2010 Census. They are encouraging local residents and businesses to participate in events and initiatives to raise overall awareness of the 2010 Census and to increase participation. NCI [...]
County Advises to Get Immunizations Early »
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and with the back-to-school season just around the corner, the Saint Louis County Department of Health is taking the opportunity to remind parents and guardians to schedule school immunization appointments early. "In protecting public health, prevention is always the best policy, [...]
July 4th Activities in North County, Alton, Grafton »
Florissant, Ferguson, Hazelwood and Alton and Grafton in Illinois have scheduled the following activities for Independence Day. FERGUSON The City of Ferguson and its Fourth of July Committee is hosting a holiday festival, Celebrate Families, on Saturday, July 4 at January-Wabash Memorial Park. A parade starts the day at 10 a.m. [...]
