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Jefferson County Leader - Dec. 11

Jefferson County Leader - Dec. 11

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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Last-minute hosting hacks for Americans with less to spend

  • Jessica Haggard
  • Updated 13 hrs ago

A recent survey finds a 22% drop in holiday hosting budgets this year as Americans expect the economy to weaken in 2026. Consumers plan to ... Read more

The post Last-minute hosting hacks for Americans with less to spend appeared first on Food Drink Life.

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Nov. 30
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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Nov. 30

  • By Leader staff
  • Dec 13, 2025

During the week of Nov. 30, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 40 food establishments. Scores ranged from 67 to 100. Some were r…

Calendar of Events Dec. 11-18
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Calendar of Events Dec. 11-18

  • Dec 11, 2025
  • 12 min to read

Thursday, Dec. 11

Gateway Food Pantry collects $75,000 from Taste of Arnold
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Gateway Food Pantry collects $75,000 from Taste of Arnold

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Dec 6, 2025
  • 2 min to read

The Gateway Food Pantry spent an evening celebrating this year’s accomplishments and raising money to continue its mission of providing food t…

My Leader Yummy – Avocado-Crab Dip, Chili-Cheese Hotty, Spiced Honey Pretzels
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My Leader Yummy – Avocado-Crab Dip, Chili-Cheese Hotty, Spiced Honey Pretzels

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Dec 6, 2025

As the holiday season approaches, a lot of us will be hosting or attending festive parties and get-togethers. No party is complete without sna…

Pink Margaritas Mexican restaurant to open in Arnold
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Pink Margaritas Mexican restaurant to open in Arnold

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Dec 4, 2025
  • 2 min to read

A new Mexican restaurant will open in a space on Jeffco Boulevard in Arnold where a different one used to operate.

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Leader Holiday Recipe Contest draws more than 80 recipes this year
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Leader Holiday Recipe Contest draws more than 80 recipes this year

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Dec 1, 2025
  • 11 min to read

The winners of this year’s Leader Holiday Recipe Contest are Anna Wilsman of Arnold for Croquetas de Jamon (appetizer); Ahlam Abdeljabba of Eu…

Turkey-Macaroni Special, Aunt Blanche's Cloverleaf Rolls
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Turkey-Macaroni Special, Aunt Blanche's Cloverleaf Rolls

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Nov 30, 2025

After Thanksgiving we’re often left with enough turkey to make a couple of sandwiches, but not enough to make another whole meal around. But, …

Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Nov. 16
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Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Nov. 16

  • By Leader staff
  • Nov 29, 2025

During the week of Nov. 16, the Jefferson County Health Department inspected 49 food establishments. Scores ranged from 60 to 100.

Free Thanksgiving meals available through local churches, organizations
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Free Thanksgiving meals available through local churches, organizations

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Nov 25, 2025
  • 2 min to read

Several Jefferson County churches and organizations will offer free Thanksgiving meals to those in need Thursday.

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