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NEWS NEARBY: Russell Stover Candies Reportedly Moving Into Des Peres

Russell Stover Candies reportedly plans to move into the former Ahner Nursery site on Manchester Road this year.

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According to the Webster-Kirkwood Times, the Des Peres Board of Aldermen issued approval for Russell Stover Candies to open a location at the former Ahner Nursery site at 11697 Manchester Road.

As previously reported by Patch, Ahner Nursery closed in 2011 after 64 years in business.

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The Times reports the new restaurant will sell mainly candies, but it will also offer some baked goods, ice-cream, coffee and patio seating.

The restaurant is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving, the article states.

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