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Jefferson County Leader - Aug. 6

Jefferson County Leader - Aug. 6

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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PETA offers reward for information about missing Festus chimp
Local News
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PETA offers reward for information about missing Festus chimp

  • By Leader staff
  • Feb 11, 2022

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is offering a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who can provide information to locate o…

Missouri woman found in contempt over Festus-area chimps care plan
Local News
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Missouri woman found in contempt over Festus-area chimps care plan

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Apr 13, 2021

Tonia Haddix, who owns and cares for seven chimpanzees at the Missouri Primate Foundation,12338 Hwy. CC, south of Festus, is still battling wi…

Festus-area facility to give up chimps after settlement with PETA
Local News
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Festus-area facility to give up chimps after settlement with PETA

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Nov 4, 2020

Seven chimpanzees housed at a sanctuary south of Festus will be relocated within the next six months.

Obituaries

Gabriel Joshua Venz, infant

  • Jun 19, 2020

Gabriel Joshua Venz, was born and died June 13, 2020. Gabriel was the son of Michelle (Wagoner) and Joshua Venz of Festus.

Shirley Jean Manning, 81, Festus
Obituaries

Shirley Jean Manning, 81, Festus

  • Jul 29, 2018

Shirley Jean Manning, 81, of Festus died July 26, 2018, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mrs. Manning was a retired hospital contr…

Night On An Island
Children Story

Night On An Island

  • By Peggy Koch
  • Nov 6, 2016

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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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