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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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Mercy Jefferson certified to offer advanced stroke care
Business
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Mercy Jefferson certified to offer advanced stroke care

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Mar 18, 2026
  • 2 min to read

When it comes to stroke care, time is everything. Every minute that passes during a stroke increases the potential for brain damage, which mak…

Rock Township starts in-home healthcare initiative
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Rock Township starts in-home healthcare initiative

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Feb 13, 2026
  • 3 min to read

The Rock Township Ambulance District is the first emergency medical service provider to offer a program to expand its services into homes befo…

Jefferson County student named American Heart Association heart ambassador
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Jefferson County student named American Heart Association heart ambassador

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Oct 6, 2025
  • 4 min to read

A Jefferson County student will spend this school year educating people about the importance of heart health while sharing her story of being …

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THE COUNTY LINE: Nolen recovering after diving for ball in outfield
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THE COUNTY LINE: Nolen recovering after diving for ball in outfield

  • By Russell Korando
  • Jul 10, 2025

Brady Nolen knows only one way to play baseball.

Trainers establish dog therapy program in county
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Trainers establish dog therapy program in county

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Apr 9, 2025
  • 5 min to read

Volunteers with the new Canine Companion Therapy Program work to bring the unconditional love dogs provide to the Jefferson Countians who need…

Festus man reportedly drops gun, shoots himself in arm
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Festus man reportedly drops gun, shoots himself in arm

  • Leader staff
  • Feb 12, 2025

Festus Police recently responded to a call from Mercy Hospital Jefferson concerning an accidental gunshot wound.

Mercy Jefferson Hospital adds neurosurgery, pain management care
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Mercy Jefferson Hospital adds neurosurgery, pain management care

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jan 28, 2025
  • 1 min to read

For the first time, Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City has a neurosurgeon and a pain management specialist on staff.

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Doctor, rancher, hunter – former Festus Tiger does it all
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Doctor, rancher, hunter – former Festus Tiger does it all

  • By Laura Marlow
  • Jan 8, 2025
  • 4 min to read

Physician Curtis Walton Long was excited about Festus High School’s latest football season, culminating in a state championship game with Luth…

Mercy Hospital Jefferson seeks volunteers
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Mercy Hospital Jefferson seeks volunteers

  • Kevin Carbery
  • Sep 7, 2024
  • 2 min to read

Shannon Cary said she appreciates the volunteers she oversees at the county’s only hospital. She just wishes she had more of them.

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Fox C-6 is largest employer in Jefferson County
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Fox C-6 is largest employer in Jefferson County

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Aug 30, 2024
  • 4 min to read

When Labor Day rolls around next week, the Fox C-6 School District, as Jefferson County’s largest employer, will have more than 1,815 employee…

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