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Jefferson County Leader - April 16

Jefferson County Leader - April 16

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Friday, April 17, 2026
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Leader Wedding Fair draws large turnout
Leader Events
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Leader Wedding Fair draws large turnout

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Feb 8, 2026
  • 1 min to read

More than 350 people attended the 32nd annual Leader Wedding Fair on Feb. 1 at the Corpus Christi Center on the St. Joseph Catholic Church cam…

Linda Darlene Laiben, 83, Hematite
Obituaries

Linda Darlene Laiben, 83, Hematite

  • Feb 3, 2026

Linda Darlene Laiben, 83, of Hematite died Feb. 2, 2026, at her home. Ms. Laiben was a hairdresser by trade, learning the profession under Leo…

Jefferson County teen models in first-ever Vegas Fashion Week
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Jefferson County teen models in first-ever Vegas Fashion Week

  • By Carrson McDaniel
  • Jan 9, 2026
  • 3 min to read

An 18-year-old Jefferson County woman recently walked the runway wearing a special garment at Vegas Fashion Week.

Northwest student named Miss Lake of the Ozarks Queen of Queens
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Northwest student named Miss Lake of the Ozarks Queen of Queens

  • By Kate Bequette
  • Nov 2, 2025
  • 3 min to read

At age 5, Carli Maucher of High Ridge began competing in pageants all over the state. Now 19 and a Northwest High School senior, Carli, who ha…

Stop to appreciate that article of clothing protecting you on the rocky roads of life
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Stop to appreciate that article of clothing protecting you on the rocky roads of life

  • By Gordon Bess
  • Aug 28, 2025
  • 3 min to read

I have this thing about shoes.

Store closures could end family crafting tradition
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Store closures could end family crafting tradition

  • By Goldie Lowe
  • Jun 12, 2025
  • 4 min to read

With the closure of its 800-plus store locations last month, Joann Fabric has been on my mind lately.

Espresso machine stolen from Arnold Salvation Army store
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Espresso machine stolen from Arnold Salvation Army store

  • By Leader staff
  • Mar 2, 2025

Arnold Police are trying to identify a man who allegedly stole a Breville Espresso machine from the Salvation Army Family Store and Donation C…

Eureka Police investigate theft from Dickey Bub
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Eureka Police investigate theft from Dickey Bub

  • Leader staff
  • Feb 2, 2025

Eureka Police are searching for two people who allegedly stole $2,155.98 worth of merchandise from the Dickey Bub Farm and Home store, 100 Hil…

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Leader Wedding Fair to offer all you need to plan the big day
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Leader Wedding Fair to offer all you need to plan the big day

  • Goldie, Teresa Inserra, Kevin Carbery
  • Jan 30, 2025
  • 18 min to read

To get more information on local wedding and planning services, visit myleaderpaper.com/weddings.

Free Leader Wedding Fair tickets still up for grabs
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Free Leader Wedding Fair tickets still up for grabs

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Jan 25, 2025
  • 1 min to read

It’s not too late to get your free tickets to the Leader Wedding Fair, set for Sunday, Feb. 2.

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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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