Monday, April 8, 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: New QuikTrip Opens May 2, Limits Alcohol Sales to Beer: The tentative open day for the generation 2 QuikTrip is just one month away. It will be located across the street from the current Howdershell Road location. Florissant's First Confluence Trash Bash Labeled Success: With close to 20 cubic yards of trash collected, Florissant Mayor Tom Schneider considers the city's first year of participation a great success. Coldwater Creek Lawyers: "We Expect to Prevail": At a townhall …
Monday, April 1, 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: Judge Dismisses the Majority of Coldwater Creek Cancer Claims: A federal judge has dismissed all but one claim in lawsuits filed against Mallinckrodt, in which 29 people believe radioactive contamination in Coldwater Creek caused their cancers. Schnucks Says Card Problem Is Due To Cyberattack: The grocer said the issue with card purchases has been "found and contained." The company said it is working with law enforcement agencies and the Missouri Attorney General's office moving…
Monday, March 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: Missouri Looks at Lawsuit Against Bridgeton Landfill: Missouri Department of Natural Resources asks the attorney general's office to check into the controversial landfill. Report: Coldwater Creek Not Linked to North St. Louis County Cancers: The state health department has been studying the incidence and death rates of cancer in North County zip codes adjacent to the creek. They say increased risk of cancer from nuclear contamination is unlikely. Hazelwood West High School's …
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
The state health department has been studying the incidence and death rates of cancer in North County zip codes adjacent to the creek. They say increased risk of cancer from nuclear contamination is unlikely.
Cancer incidents in North St. Louis County are not linked to Coldwater Creek. That's what a report the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released today says. State Health Department Investigation Last month, Patch told you the state would be analyzing cancer clusters in North County as the result of local concern of increased risk due to nuclear contamination. Gena Terlizzi with DHSS's Office of Public Information said local residents asked the department to look at instances. She also said the report only looks at Coldwater Creek and not any of the several dump sites that were in the area. The State epidemiologists studied the incidence and death rates of 27 types of cancer in five zip codes adjacent to the creek including…
Monday, March 18, 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: MoDOT Prepares for Next Component of I-270 Study: The next stage of the study is to do an environmental study of the corridor. Hazelwod BP Will Not Reopen As A Gas Station: Instead of trying to handle expensive renovations to the gas station's underground fuel lines, the owner has decided lease the location, which will now be a vehicle service repair facility. 'March Madness' Hits Florissant with Charity Basketball Tournament: This year's St. Ferdinand Athletic Association …
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
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…
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…
Candace Jarrett
11:29 am on Friday, March 29, 2013
Mary, I'm very sorry to hear about your losses. When you people recall these cancer instances and deaths, it's hard to believe there isn't a relation to what was going on at the time. I'm sure it makes you feel if it has to be something with regards to the area. more ›