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New Law: Florissant Pets Need Fence or Owner to be Outside

New Law: Florissant Pets Need Fence or Owner to be Outside

While the Florissant City Council approved the disc golf course for Dunegant Park Monday, it also passed a number of other bills.

Find out what recently became law in Florissant:

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Florissant Police Department Undergoes Some Transitions

Florissant Police Department Undergoes Some Transitions

With the retirement of Florissant Police Chief William Karabas and the appointment of Major Tim Lowery to chief, the department has begun a number of transitions to accommodate the promotion.

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Ann Wagner Calls Jotte Campaign's Debate Challenge "Shameful"

Ann Wagner Calls Jotte Campaign's Debate Challenge "Shameful"

With two weeks left before the August 7 primary, candidates are scrambling to reach out to every possible vote, attending event after event and forum after forum.

But time is running out for candidates to appear at the same time and in the same place.

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Carnahan, Clay Keep Funding Close in Congressional District Race

Carnahan, Clay Keep Funding Close in Congressional District Race

Rep. Russ Carnahan has built quite the war chest for this campaign season compared to 1st Congressional District incumbent Rep. William Lacy Clay.

According to the campaign finance reports filed through June 30, Carnahan has accumulated a total of more than $1.2 million, while Clay has wracked up more than $550,000.

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New Liquor Law Fails to Pass Board of Aldermen

New Liquor Law Fails to Pass Board of Aldermen

A bill to prohibit drinking by anyone in a car—passengers as well as the driver—couldn't get enough votes for approval at last week's Wentzville Board of Aldermen meeting.

Even though more aldermen were for the bill than against it, the new liquor ordinance needed four votes to become law, and only three aldermen cast that necessary "aye": Ward 1 Alderman Forrest Gossett, Ward 2 Aldermen Chris Gard and Ward 2 Alderman Sonya Shryock.

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Florissant City Council Approves iPads for Public Works

Florissant City Council Approves iPads for Public Works

Monday, Florissant City Council approved the funding for the public works department to purchase iPads and data plans for workers but postponed a bill to hire two additional employees for the department.

The new iPads would help make employees in the field much more efficient, and the council will continue to weigh the need for the addition of two full-time workers.

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Only 6 Days Left: Register to Vote for the Missouri August 7 Primary

Only 6 Days Left: Register to Vote for the Missouri August 7 Primary

Did you know you have six days left to register to vote in the August 7 Missouri Primary Election?

There is still lot of time remaining to register for the November 6 General Election, but if you want to have a say locally and at the county and state level, you need to register today.

Find out more here: http://hazelwood.patch.com/articles/only-6-days-left-register-to-vote-for-the-missouri-august-7-primary