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Jefferson County Leader - April 2

Jefferson County Leader - April 2

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
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See how readers voted in Leader’s Best of Jefferson County contest
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See how readers voted in Leader’s Best of Jefferson County contest

  • By Lindsay Recar
  • Jun 5, 2025
  • 1 min to read

During the voting period for Leader Publication’s first-ever Best of Jefferson County contest, readers cast more than 118,000 votes in support…

Readers may now vote in Best of Jefferson County contest
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Readers may now vote in Best of Jefferson County contest

  • By Lindsay Recar
  • May 15, 2025
  • 1 min to read

The voting round is now open for Leader Publications’ first-ever Best of Jefferson County contest.

Walk through nearly empty mall sparks memories of what used to be
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Walk through nearly empty mall sparks memories of what used to be

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jun 20, 2024
  • 4 min to read

I remember enjoying a cable TV special called “Rich Hall’s Vanishing America” in the 1980s. Hall is probably best known for his bits and books…

EDC head: Masks needed to keep stores open
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EDC head: Masks needed to keep stores open

  • By Steve Taylor
  • Aug 27, 2020

While some Jefferson County residents stew over discussions about wearing face masks to curb the spread of COVID-19, the leader of a group tha…

ICYMI: County businesses take advantage of federal PPP help
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ICYMI: County businesses take advantage of federal PPP help

  • By Steve Taylor
  • Aug 1, 2020

Like many Jefferson County businesses, both big and small, Brad Basler said he was happy the Payroll Protection Program accomplished what it w…

Eureka mayor backtracks, saying businesses won’t be able to open until May 15
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Eureka mayor backtracks, saying businesses won’t be able to open until May 15

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Apr 30, 2020

It looks like Eureka businesses won’t be allowed to reopen Monday (May 4), after all.

St. Louis County man charged with stealing from Arnold restaurant, two Festus businesses
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St. Louis County man charged with stealing from Arnold restaurant, two Festus businesses

  • By Kim Robertson
  • Mar 30, 2016

Richard Wayne Christian, 28, of St. Louis County has been charged with allegedly breaking into and stealing from three local businesses – Bell…

Sheriff’s Office seeks information about recent thefts from two neighboring Fenton businesses
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Sheriff’s Office seeks information about recent thefts from two neighboring Fenton businesses

  • By Kim Robertson
  • Mar 9, 2015

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two recent thefts from businesses on North Lark Industrial Drive in Fenton.

Barnhart man sentenced to 15 years following string of burglary and other felony charges
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Barnhart man sentenced to 15 years following string of burglary and other felony charges

  • By Kim Robertson
  • Mar 3, 2015

Buddy L. Ferguson, 51, of Barnhart has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following four felony burglary charges, a felony property damage c…

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