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Jefferson County Leader - March 19

Jefferson County Leader - March 19

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Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Study finds crabs hide to avoid cannibalism
National

Study finds crabs hide to avoid cannibalism

  • By Talker News
  • Mar 16, 2026

The researchers found that the smallest crabs were the most vulnerable, and more than twice as likely to get eaten compared to medium or large juveniles.

Body found south of Festus identified after more than 30 years
Police Fire

Body found south of Festus identified after more than 30 years

  • By Leader staff
  • Jul 22, 2025

A body found just more than three decades ago in the Mississippi River south of Festus has been identified. Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Mars…

OUTDOORS: Results from urban area wildlife study presented
Sports
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OUTDOORS: Results from urban area wildlife study presented

  • By John Winkelman
  • Jun 27, 2025

While we cling to our rural roots and suburban subdivisions, Jefferson County continues to camouflage the fact that the natural environment in…

OUTDOORS: Armadillo population is increasing in county
Sports
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OUTDOORS: Armadillo population is increasing in county

  • By John Winkelman
  • Jul 12, 2024

Occasionally, I get asked by local civic organizations or other clubs to talk about the wonders of the outdoor world. I don’t consider myself …

OUTDOORS: County’s bear visit could be early this spring
Sports
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OUTDOORS: County’s bear visit could be early this spring

  • By John Winkelman
  • May 10, 2024

Because it seems spring started at the end of February, not surprisingly it feels like summer already, and wildlife encounters you wouldn’t ex…

OUTDOORS: Emergence of cicadas isn’t reason to fear trees
Sports
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OUTDOORS: Emergence of cicadas isn’t reason to fear trees

  • By John Winkelman
  • May 3, 2024

While I have neither the qualifications nor inclination to dispute all or even most of the misinformation circulating these days, I am willing…

House Springs Lions to hold tree sapling giveaway
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House Springs Lions to hold tree sapling giveaway

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Apr 25, 2024
  • 1 min to read

The House Springs Lions Club will give away more than 3,000 tree saplings on Saturday, April 27, organizer Cyndi Carr said.

OUTDOORS: CWD discovery near Ware among 15 in county
Sports
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OUTDOORS: CWD discovery near Ware among 15 in county

  • By John Winkelman
  • Apr 19, 2024

Most of the news about chronic wasting disease in Jefferson County will sound familiar, but what stands out is the discovery of a new case nea…

Jefferson County Health Department ends lease for office space that housed IT staff
Local News
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Jefferson County Health Department ends lease for office space that housed IT staff

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Apr 5, 2024
  • 1 min to read

The Jefferson County Health Department has ended its lease for office space in a building next door to its main office.

OUTDOORS: Festus fisherman lands new world record bighead carp
Sports
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OUTDOORS: Festus fisherman lands new world record bighead carp

  • By John Winkelman
  • Apr 4, 2024

George Chance, 78, wasn’t talking about the world-record fish he caught when he said, “The good Lord is looking down on me.”

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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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