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Jefferson County Leader - March 19

Jefferson County Leader - March 19

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
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David ‘Dave’ Whitaker, 85, Eureka
Obituaries

David ‘Dave’ Whitaker, 85, Eureka

  • Mar 17, 2026

David “Dave” Whitaker, 85, of Eureka died March 14, 2026. Mr. Whitaker became a volunteer firefighter in Valley Park at the age of 16, which l…

Four seek two three-year terms; two seek one-year term on De Soto City Council
Elections

Four seek two three-year terms; two seek one-year term on De Soto City Council

  • Mar 17, 2026
  • 6 min to read

Four people, including incumbent Todd Mahn and former Councilwoman Autumn Blanchard, are running for two seats on the De Soto City Council. Ot…

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Eureka Fire battles back-to-back house fires Sunday
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Eureka Fire battles back-to-back house fires Sunday

  • By Leader staff
  • Mar 16, 2026

A house in the Ashton Woods subdivision was destroyed on March 15 by a blaze that started in a backyard fire pit, Eureka Fire Chief Scott Bart…

Jefferson College burn building ready to use
Local News
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Jefferson College burn building ready to use

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Mar 13, 2026
  • 3 min to read

A new burn building on the Jefferson College Hillsboro campus will not only assist the training of students in its fire science program, but a…

UPDATED: State fire marshal rules Imperial home explosion accidental
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UPDATED: State fire marshal rules Imperial home explosion accidental

  • By Leader staff
  • Mar 5, 2026

12:30 p.m. March 5 UPDATE: The Missouri State Fire Marshal reported the explosion that destroyed an Imperial home last week was accidental.

Fenton-area mobile home fire displaces woman
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Fenton-area mobile home fire displaces woman

  • By Leader staff
  • Mar 3, 2026

An afternoon mobile home blaze Feb. 26 displaced a Fenton-area woman and a cat, and her dog cannot be found, Saline Valley Fire reported Monday.

House fire north of Eureka shuts down Hwy. 109 for hours Tuesday
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House fire north of Eureka shuts down Hwy. 109 for hours Tuesday

  • By Leader staff
  • Feb 25, 2026

A fire at a home on Rockwood Forest Valley Road, between Eureka and Wildwood, shut down Hwy. 109 for hours on Feb. 24 as firefighters worked t…

Fenton-area mobile home fire displaces occupant
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Fenton-area mobile home fire displaces occupant

  • By Leader staff
  • Feb 17, 2026

A fire destroyed a Fenton mobile home on Feb. 14 and displaced the occupant, said Ryan Lesh, the Saline Valley fire marshal.

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Rock Fire assistant chief retires
Local News
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Rock Fire assistant chief retires

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Feb 12, 2026
  • 8 min to read

Chuck Hill alternated between laughter and tears as he said goodbye to the Rock Community Fire Protection District.

Fire destroys two-story house outside De Soto
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Fire destroys two-story house outside De Soto

  • By Leader staff
  • Feb 11, 2026

A fire destroyed a vacant De Soto-area house that was being remodeled, said De Soto Rural Fire Chief Tom Fitzgerald.

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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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