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First Human Case of West Nile Virus Reported This Year in North County

Jane — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:57:54 +0000

The Saint Louis County Department of Health has recorded the first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus this year. The victim, who has since recovered, is a 51-year-old man from North County.

Residents can take steps to reduce the opportunities for mosquitoes to flourish and the chances of being bitten while outside:

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in County Including Florissant

Jane — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:17:07 +0000

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have been discovered in North and South County including Florissant , although no human cases have been reported, according to the Saint Louis County Department of Health.

Tom Jackson is new Ferguson Police Chief

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:47:04 +0000

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.

Ferguson’s Northern Lights Holiday Celebration is Nov. 29

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:18:28 +0000

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:

Memorial Dedication Service Held for Jennifer Darabcsek at Central Elementary

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:14:01 +0000

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 Florissant resident. She died on May 12, 2009.

Dooley and Dr. Gunn Get Flu Shots; Urging County Residents To Do So

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:26:14 +0000

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.

11th Annual Ecumenical Holiday Dinner Involves 6 North County Churches

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:43:29 +0000

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.

Matt Robinson, Bob Lowery Among Mayors In ‘Mingle at the Mills’ NASCAR Race Sept. 18

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:28:05 +0000

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 on Friday, Sept. 18, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.