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Jefferson County Leader - Feb. 5

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Calendar of Events Feb. 5-12

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Thursday, Feb. 5

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Holy Family starts capital campaign to build new church

Holy Family starts capital campaign to build new church

The Holy Family Catholic Parish has started its capital campaign to raise money to build a new church in Arnold.

Festus 2026 events begin earlier than usual with new events as well as old favorites

Festus 2026 events begin earlier than usual with new events as well as old favorites

A packed slate of activities once again will be offered in the city of Festus in 2026, and the schedule kicks off even earlier than usual with…

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More options for Valentine’s Day than conventional candy, flowers

More options for Valentine’s Day than conventional candy, flowers

While there is nothing wrong with traditional gifts and romantic activities for Valentine’s Day, the Leader has searched for creative ideas fo…

Voters may decide on county property tax freeze in April

Voters may decide on county property tax freeze in April

Jefferson County voters, along with voters from 21 other counties in the state, will see a question on the April 7 ballot asking whether to ex…

De Soto parents start youth basketball program

De Soto parents start youth basketball program

The De Soto Board of Education recently praised a group of parents for starting De Soto Youth Basketball, a co-ed program for elementary schoo…

Festus history teacher honored with state award

Festus history teacher honored with state award

For the first time, a Jefferson County teacher has been named the state American History Teacher of the Year by the Daughters of the American …

Middle school student starts ‘Magic: The Gathering’ club at library

Middle school student starts ‘Magic: The Gathering’ club at library

A Festus Middle School sixth grader has started his own “Magic: The Gathering” trading card club at the Festus Public Library in hopes of attr…

Fox C-6 to renovate Fox High baseball/softball field; close Seckman lagoon

Fox C-6 to renovate Fox High baseball/softball field; close Seckman lagoon

Fox C-6 School District officials have agreed to spend a total of $594,120 to renovate Fox High School’s shared baseball and softball field in…

Hillsboro Police recognized for efforts in 2025

Hillsboro Police recognized for efforts in 2025

Four members of the Hillsboro Police Department were recognized recently for the impact they had on the department and community last year.

Cedar Hill Fire to put bond issue on August ballot

Cedar Hill Fire to put bond issue on August ballot

The Cedar Hill Fire Protection District plans to ask voters on Aug. 4 to approve an $11.6 million bond issue that Chief Mick Fischer says woul…

Rock Fire sells bonds as deals for Arnold church properties near finish

Rock Fire sells bonds as deals for Arnold church properties near finish

The Rock Community Fire Protection District will soon have the funds it needs to buy the Rockport Baptist Church property in Arnold, in turn p…

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• Jefferson County Leader: ISSN 3064-948X (Print) ISSN 3064-9498 (Online) • Arnold-Imperial Leader: ISSN 2998-078X (Print) ISSN 2998-0798 (Online) • West Side Leader: ISSN 2998-0828 (Print) ISSN 2998-0836 (Online) • Eureka Leader: ISSN 2998-0801 (Print) ISSN 2998-081X (Online)

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