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As the final days of summer wind down and the first day of school quickly approaches, a variety of Jefferson County organizations are holding events to help parents gather the necessary school supplies for the new school year.
The Spotlight Community Theatre troupe’s next production will be “The Little Mermaid” at Jefferson High School.
Scott Edward Hilton III, 21, who lives south of Festus, was recently arrested after being charged for allegedly stealing from a man at gunpoint in the Jefferson County portion of Fenton, according to court documents.
The fifth annual Jefferson County Mental Health Summit will raise awareness among teachers, parents and community members about the growing needs for mental health.
Brian Waldrop stares at two abandoned tires stacked along the bank of Plattin Creek. His orange Missouri Department of Conservation T-shirt is a beacon against the bright blue sky and lush greenery.
Chris McKee, president of CRG, said he hopes construction will begin on the company’s data center in Festus this November.
Brandon Michael Pyrtle, 43, of De Soto was recently arrested on drug charges. He has been charged three separate times for possession of a controlled substance this year, according to court records.
Jerome K. Bates III, 19, of House Springs and Blake A. Burton, 17, of Eldon died after a crash at Hwy. MM at Miller Road in House Springs Wednesday morning, July 22, officials reported.
The Cedar Hill Fire Protection District will hold an open house Saturday, offering tours of Station 1 and the chance to try on firefighting gear.
