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Eureka Leader - Oct. 30

Eureka Leader - Oct. 30

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County native is exploring his dreams in the Amazon
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County native is exploring his dreams in the Amazon

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Sep 17, 2025
  • 5 min to read

It sounds more like a movie plot, but a Jefferson County native hopes to embark soon on an adventure to uncover an ancient civilization in the…

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Cancer Center patients and staff uplifted by simple craft
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Cancer Center patients and staff uplifted by simple craft

  • By Laura Marlow
  • Sep 3, 2025
  • 4 min to read

Sitting in a chair receiving chemotherapy infusions is not a scenario that typically elicits a lot of smiles. And, working in a place named af…

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Retired county teacher honored for her collection of clay pipes
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Retired county teacher honored for her collection of clay pipes

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Aug 27, 2025
  • 4 min to read

More than three decades ago, Kathie Roussin and her husband, Doug, were checking out an antique shop when she spotted some clay pipes that cau…

County songwriter hits bluegrass charts with original tune
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County songwriter hits bluegrass charts with original tune

  • By Laura Marlow
  • Jul 9, 2025
  • 5 min to read

When Audrey Neel of Hillsboro first performed bluegrass music as a toddler, she didn’t know she had discovered a passion that would shape her …

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Local musician publishes holiday children’s book
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Local musician publishes holiday children’s book

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Dec 13, 2024
  • 4 min to read

A Eureka musician has recently branched out to publish a children’s book, called “Tiny Little Snowflake.”

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Festus native returns home after career serving U.S. presidents
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Festus native returns home after career serving U.S. presidents

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Dec 4, 2024
  • 5 min to read

Gordon S. Heddell, 81, has moved back to the Twin City area after spending decades in Washington, D.C., working under U.S. presidents Bill Cli…

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Two World War II veterans recall their military service
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Two World War II veterans recall their military service

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Nov 22, 2024
  • 4 min to read

During a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at the Crystal City VFW Post 3777, 13 veterans who were at least 90 years old received special recognition.

97-year-old woman inspires others at the gym
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97-year-old woman inspires others at the gym

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Jul 15, 2024
  • 4 min to read

Lorraine Acre may not be the strongest or most muscular member of the Iron Integrity gym in De Soto, but she has been inspiring those around h…

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Haggard recovers dad’s World War II canteen, thanks to Facebook encounter
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Haggard recovers dad’s World War II canteen, thanks to Facebook encounter

  • By Steve Taylor
  • May 1, 2024
  • 3 min to read

A determined stranger recently tracked down Bill Haggard to give him some surprising news.

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Jefferson County man stirs the pot as a pro wrestling promoter, 'The Evil Mastermind'
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Jefferson County man stirs the pot as a pro wrestling promoter, 'The Evil Mastermind'

  • By Steve Taylor
  • Apr 24, 2024
  • 4 min to read

Most of the time Jason Halbert is an unassuming, gentlemanly pillar of the community – a devoted husband and father; Scout leader; and Little …

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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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