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West Side Leader - Oct. 9

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Calendar of Events Aug. 14-21
Local Events
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Calendar of Events Aug. 14-21

  • Aug 14, 2025
  • 9 min to read

Thursday, Aug. 14

Cafe Smok N Pi serves barbeque and more in family-friendly place
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Cafe Smok N Pi serves barbeque and more in family-friendly place

  • By Goldie Lowe
  • Aug 6, 2025
  • 1 min to read

Cafe Smok N Pi, 12636 Hwy. 21, in De Soto offers a family-friendly environment where customers may enjoy pizza, barbeque and more, said Bill C…

My Leader Yummy – Hamburger Cheese Bake, Old-Fashioned Strawberry Dessert
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My Leader Yummy – Hamburger Cheese Bake, Old-Fashioned Strawberry Dessert

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Jun 28, 2025

Independence Day celebrations will soon be here, and if you’re looking for a couple of great recipes to take along to a potluck lunch or dinne…

Calendar of Events June 18-26
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Calendar of Events June 18-26

  • Jun 18, 2025
  • 10 min to read

Wednesday, June 18

My Leader Yummy – Meatball Pasta Soup, Hot Ham ‘N’ Cheese Sandwiches
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My Leader Yummy – Meatball Pasta Soup, Hot Ham ‘N’ Cheese Sandwiches

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Mar 1, 2025

Winter will still be with us for several more weeks. On those cold and, possibly, snowy days, we often crave a steamy bowl of hearty soup.

My Leader Yummy – Zucchini-Turkey Soup, Swiss Mushroom Burgers
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My Leader Yummy – Zucchini-Turkey Soup, Swiss Mushroom Burgers

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Jan 11, 2025

There’s nothing like a hot bowl of soup to take the chill off, especially if you’re feeling a little “under the weather” with a cold or flu th…

OUTDOORS: Different Thanksgiving feast comes week early
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OUTDOORS: Different Thanksgiving feast comes week early

  • By John Winkelman
  • Nov 29, 2024

As people who enjoy the outdoors, we have much to be thankful for. The beauty and bounty of nature can sustain us physically and spiritually. …

My Leader Yummy – Meatball Mushroom Soup, Barbecued Corned Beef Sandwiches
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My Leader Yummy – Meatball Mushroom Soup, Barbecued Corned Beef Sandwiches

  • By Kathleen Brotherton
  • Aug 24, 2024

Some days you don’t feel like a big meal and just want something like a bowl of soup or a sandwich. The next time that mood strikes, I recomme…

High Ridge Family Diner changes ownership, name
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High Ridge Family Diner changes ownership, name

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Aug 12, 2024
  • 2 min to read

A High Ridge diner known for its classic all-American food is back in the hands of its original owner.

Plenty to argue about outside of politics
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Plenty to argue about outside of politics

  • Kevin Carbery
  • Jul 25, 2024

In these days of so much uncivil discourse regarding politics, I do my best to stay away from political talk with family and friends. I certai…

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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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