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Arnold-Imperial Leader - Sept. 17

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Cyclosporiasis cases climb in Jefferson County
Local News
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Cyclosporiasis cases climb in Jefferson County

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Aug 19, 2026
  • 2 min to read

A total of 122 cyclosporiasis cases have been reported to the Jefferson County Health Department as of mid-August.

Simple steps can reduce your chances of ingesting contaminated food
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Simple steps can reduce your chances of ingesting contaminated food

  • By Goldie Lowe
  • Updated Aug 20, 2026
  • 4 min to read

Any time a foodborne illness is in the news, many people have questions about what they can do to ensure their family’s safety. With conflicti…

Health Department reports two flu deaths and another COVID-related death
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Health Department reports two flu deaths and another COVID-related death

  • By Leader staff
  • Feb 11, 2026

Two flu-related deaths and three COVID-related deaths have been reported in Jefferson County so far this respiratory season, which began Sept.…

Fenton-area man allegedly shoots, kills wife
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Fenton-area man allegedly shoots, kills wife

  • By Leader staff
  • Apr 28, 2025

A Fenton-area man has been charged for allegedly shooting and killing his wife on April 25. He told investigators his wife suffered from menta…

JCHD reports three more COVID-19-related deaths
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JCHD reports three more COVID-19-related deaths

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Feb 26, 2024

Jefferson County has seen three more COVID-19-related deaths. The deaths were reported during the week of Feb. 11, bringing the total number o…

Missouri reports second vaping-related death
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Missouri reports second vaping-related death

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Nov 16, 2019

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has reported a second death in the state related to the use of e-cigarettes or vaping products.

One case of vaping-related illness reported in Jefferson County, another possible case under investigation
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One case of vaping-related illness reported in Jefferson County, another possible case under investigation

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Sep 26, 2019

There’s been one confirmed case of a vaping-related illness in Jefferson County, and another possible case is being investigated, health offic…

Health officials report vaping-related death in Missouri
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Health officials report vaping-related death in Missouri

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Sep 20, 2019

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has reported Missouri’s first vaping-related death.

ICYMI: Flu takes  four lives; historic tally, but outlook improving
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ICYMI: Flu takes four lives; historic tally, but outlook improving

  • By Peggy Bess
  • Jan 14, 2018

By Peggy Bess

Sunrise R-9 cancels school for two days because of illnesses
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Sunrise R-9 cancels school for two days because of illnesses

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Feb 17, 2017

Sunrise R-9 students found themselves with unscheduled days off Thursday and today (Feb. 16-17) due to sicknesses, Superintendent Armand Spurg…

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