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Jefferson County Leader - March 19

Jefferson County Leader - March 19

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Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Autumn Ridge offers independent living
Real Estate

Autumn Ridge offers independent living

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Jan 14, 2026
  • 1 min to read

Autumn Ridge Residences offer seniors a way to remain independent.

Saline Valley puts out small fire at Arnold-area nursing home
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Saline Valley puts out small fire at Arnold-area nursing home

  • By Leader staff
  • Sep 30, 2025

A small fire at an Arnold-area nursing home the evening of Sept. 26 forced the partial evacuation of the building, Saline Valley Fire Marshal …

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…

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Nursing home resident advocates warn of growing crisis as Festus Manor closes

  • By Paula Vasan 5 On Your Side
  • Dec 3, 2024

Missouri faces a troubling trend as multiple large nursing homes in the state have closed within the past year, displacing residents.

StoneBridge Senior Living in De Soto evacuates for smoke in building
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StoneBridge Senior Living in De Soto evacuates for smoke in building

  • Leader staff
  • Nov 12, 2024

A wing at StoneBridge Senior Living in De Soto was evacuated early Nov. 10 due to smoke in the building. No injuries were reported, De Soto Fi…

County doctor recognized for three decades on mental health board
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County doctor recognized for three decades on mental health board

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Jun 4, 2024
  • 4 min to read

Jefferson County physician Steven Crawford has resigned from the Jefferson County Community Mental Health Fund Board (JCCMHFB) after serving 3…

Jewelry stolen from Eureka senior living community resident
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Jewelry stolen from Eureka senior living community resident

  • Leader staff
  • May 5, 2024

Eureka Police are investigating the theft of $19,375 worth of jewelry from a resident of St. Andrew’s at Francis Place, 400 Summerville Blvd. …

House Springs Lions are collecting care items for local nursing homes
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House Springs Lions are collecting care items for local nursing homes

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Apr 4, 2024
  • 2 min to read

The House Springs Lions Club is collecting items to donate to people living in three area nursing homes.

Former Eureka senior care facility employee allegedly stole prescription drugs
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Former Eureka senior care facility employee allegedly stole prescription drugs

  • Leader staff
  • Feb 18, 2024

Eureka Police are trying to find a former St. Andrew’s at Francis Place employee suspected of stealing drugs from the senior care facility at …

Linda Sue Key, 70, Bloomsdale
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Linda Sue Key, 70, Bloomsdale

  • Jan 4, 2023

Linda Sue Key, 70, of Bloomsdale died Jan. 2, 2023, at Crystal Oaks Nursing Home in Crystal City. Born Nov. 30, 1952, in Festus, she was the d…

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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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