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High Ridge water district to cease fluoridation

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High Ridge water district to cease fluoridation

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Eureka Police arrest Union man for drugs

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Eureka Police arrest Union man for drugs

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Oct. 11

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Oct. 11

14 hrs ago

About 200 seek work at Jefferson County Job Fair

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About 200 seek work at Jefferson County Job Fair

18 hrs ago

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Annual Family Holiday Album contest open for reader entries

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Annual Family Holiday Album contest open for reader entries

Oct 23, 2026

Counterfeit bills used at four Eureka restaurants

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Counterfeit bills used at four Eureka restaurants

Oct 23, 2026

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Arnold food pantry starts housing initiative

Oct 23, 2026

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Eureka Senior Expo to offer a morning of fun, information

Oct 23, 2026

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Officials: People seem open to fire departments merger

Oct 22, 2026

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Health

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Oct. 11

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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Oct. 11

By Leader staff
14 hrs ago

During the week of Oct. 11, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 39 food establi…

Take steps to protect your brain health

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Take steps to protect your brain health

Dr. Marshall Kirsch, guest columnist
Oct 22, 2026

Your brain is complex. I’m sure that statement doesn’t come as a surprise to you. But there …

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Accidents

UPDATED: Festus man dies in motorcycle crash on I-55

Accidents

UPDATED: Festus man dies in motorcycle crash on I-55

Oct 20, 2026

Arnold man dies in crash early Monday morning

Oct 19, 2026

De Soto man dies in area motorcycle crash

Oct 15, 2026

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Police and Fire

Eureka Police arrest Union man for drugs

Police Fire

Eureka Police arrest Union man for drugs

11 hrs ago

Counterfeit bills used at four Eureka restaurants

Oct 23, 2026

Man allegedly shoots another man at House Springs home

Oct 16, 2026

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Business

Herculaneum McDonald’s to hold grand opening event

Business

Herculaneum McDonald’s to hold grand opening event

Oct 14, 2026

De Soto fourth grader starts business to fund love for Legos

Oct 12, 2026

Rooted Wellness brings yoga, Pilates and more to De Soto

Oct 12, 2026

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Local Events

Eureka Senior Expo to offer a morning of fun, information

Eureka Senior Expo to offer a morning of fun, information

Oct 23, 2026

De Soto Veterans Day Parade celebrates nation, veterans

De Soto Veterans Day Parade celebrates nation, veterans

Oct 22, 2026

Calendar of Events Oct. 22-29

Calendar of Events Oct. 22-29

Oct 22, 2026

Apple Butter Festival on tap this weekend

Apple Butter Festival on tap this weekend

Oct 21, 2026

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Obituaries

Lola Mae Poenitske, 90, Pevely

Lola Mae Poenitske, 90, Pevely

Oct 23, 2026

Jimmy L. Staggs, 81, De Soto

Jimmy L. Staggs, 81, De Soto

Oct 23, 2026

Terry Pogorzelski, 78, Cedar Hill

Terry Pogorzelski, 78, Cedar Hill

Oct 23, 2026

Nancy Ellen (Schwartz) Goeddel, 77, Richwoods

Nancy Ellen (Schwartz) Goeddel, 77, Richwoods

Oct 23, 2026

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Life Story

Guts, humor fueled extraordinary life

Guts, humor fueled extraordinary life

Aug 14, 2026

Dick Cook, Crystal City sports legend, dies at 87

Dick Cook, Crystal City sports legend, dies at 87

Aug 13, 2026

Vietnam vet, teacher, special friend ...‘he just made other people better’

Vietnam vet, teacher, special friend ...‘he just made other people better’

Jul 27, 2026

Former Jefferson County lawyer, judge dies

Former Jefferson County lawyer, judge dies

Jul 10, 2026

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EUREKA SPORTS UPDATE:

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Oct 23, 2026

OUTDOORS: Ware area part of statewide CWD pilot program

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OUTDOORS: Ware area part of statewide CWD pilot program

Oct 23, 2026

Sports

Festus scores 19 points to win JCAA cross country title

Oct 22, 2026

Sports

Boyer wins third JCAA title; Blackcats conference champs for first time since 2015

Oct 22, 2026

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THE COUNTY LINE: Hall of fame list continues to grow at Herculaneum

Oct 22, 2026

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Outdoors

House Springs arborist travels world for tree climbing competitions

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House Springs arborist travels world for tree climbing competitions

Oct 23, 2026

OUTDOORS: Ware area part of statewide CWD pilot program

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OUTDOORS: Ware area part of statewide CWD pilot program

Oct 23, 2026

Sports

OUTDOORS: Field to Freezer deer processing program returns to Henges Center

Oct 17, 2026

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Dioxin found again at Romaine Creek site

Oct 13, 2026

Sports

OUTDOORS: Incentives added for Share the Harvest donations

Oct 9, 2026

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My Leader Yummy: Western Chili Con Carne and Peanutty Halloween Cookie Pizza

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My Leader Yummy: Western Chili Con Carne and Peanutty Halloween Cookie Pizza

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My Leader Yummy: Angel Hair and Ham Alfredo and Cheesy Butterhorn Rolls

Oct 17, 2026

My Leader Yummy: Pork Cutlets Parmesan and Chocolate Oatmeal Crispies

Oct 10, 2026

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Trivia Two Ways

Trivia Two Ways: Hot Times in Entertainment

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Trivia Two Ways: Hot Times in Entertainment

Oct 21, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Comic Strips

Oct 14, 2026

Trivia Two Ways: Senior Citizen Characters

Oct 7, 2026

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Pet Spot: Gracie enjoys kissing fish

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Pet Spot: Gracie enjoys kissing fish

Oct 18, 2026

Pet Spot: Callie the cat likes playing with toys

Oct 11, 2026

Pet Spot: Annabelle swiped things so people would run after her

Oct 4, 2026

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Way to Go photo contest 2026

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Way to Go photo contest 2026

Oct 21, 2026

WWII Living History Weekend 2026

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WWII Living History Weekend 2026

Oct 21, 2026

Jefferson County Job Fair 2026

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Jefferson County Job Fair 2026

Oct 21, 2026

Autumn Ridge Auto Show and Fall Festival 2026

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Autumn Ridge Auto Show and Fall Festival 2026

Oct 14, 2026

Business Directory

A&M Urban Renewal

+1(314)307-7653

Aaron Masonry & Exterior Service

+1(314)730-5376

Aberdeen Golf Club

4111 Crescent Rd, Eureka, MO 63025

+1(636)938-5465

Acid Piping Technology

2890 Arnold Tenbrook Rd, Arnold, MO 63010

+1(636)296-4668

American Family Insurance

1830 Rock Rd, De Soto, MO 63020

+1(636)586-2111

American Staffing

11424 Dorsett Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

+1(314)872-7070

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I’ve Hiked in Glacier National Park Multiple Times. This Time, I Explored by Water.

I’ve Hiked in Glacier National Park Multiple Times. This Time, I Explored by Water.

The ancient Irish get far too much credit for Halloween

The ancient Irish get far too much credit for Halloween

American politicians talk about persecuted Christians abroad – but here’s what happens when those Christians migrate to the US

American politicians talk about persecuted Christians abroad – but here’s what happens when those Christians migrate to the US

Scottsdale Makes Room for Both Luxury and Family Fun

Scottsdale Makes Room for Both Luxury and Family Fun

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The true cost of being an NFL fan, according to your wallet

The true cost of being an NFL fan, according to your wallet

NFL RedZone hits 300: Watching fewer commercials doesn't mean seeing fewer ads

NFL RedZone hits 300: Watching fewer commercials doesn't mean seeing fewer ads

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Hands-Only CPR Can Save Someone You Love

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Hands-Only CPR Can Save Someone You Love

May 29, 2020

Next COVID-19 Challenge: Reduce Employer Rx Costs, Enhance Patient Access

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Next COVID-19 Challenge: Reduce Employer Rx Costs, Enhance Patient Access

May 28, 2020

Lorena Bobbitt Shares Her Story in Lifetime Original Movie

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Lorena Bobbitt Shares Her Story in Lifetime Original Movie

Updated May 28, 2020

Make a Commitment to More Family Meals

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Make a Commitment to More Family Meals

May 27, 2020