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Jefferson County Leader - Feb. 5

Jefferson County Leader - Feb. 5

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Jefferson County girl’s family helps children at Siteman Kids
Local News
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Jefferson County girl’s family helps children at Siteman Kids

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Jun 25, 2024
  • 4 min to read

A Jefferson County girl and her family want to make sure they give back after receiving help when they faced a life-threatening medical emergency.

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Life Story: Donna Lee Kohl, 62, De Soto
Obituaries

Life Story: Donna Lee Kohl, 62, De Soto

  • By Laura Marlow
  • Sep 9, 2023

Donna Kohl was determined to make the most of her second chance at life.

Joyce Elaine Pazdera, 65, Festus
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Joyce Elaine Pazdera, 65, Festus

  • Aug 13, 2023

Joyce Elaine Pazdera, 65, of Festus died Aug. 12, 2023, at de Greeff Hospice House in south St. Louis County. Mrs. Pazdera worked in managemen…

Retired 911 dispatcher reflects  on job that made a difference
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Retired 911 dispatcher reflects on job that made a difference

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jul 13, 2023

Tanya Moder, who recently retired after 31 years as a Jefferson County 911 dispatcher, has helped countless people deal with medical issues an…

THE COUNTY LINE: Loss of faithful dog marks chapter in a person’s life
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THE COUNTY LINE: Loss of faithful dog marks chapter in a person’s life

  • By Russell Korando
  • Jun 29, 2023

Almost 11 years ago, I was working for another newspaper when I wandered into Five Acres Animal Shelter in St. Charles looking for a puppy.

Theodore Edwin 'Teddy' Kelly-Clark, 4, De Soto
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Theodore Edwin 'Teddy' Kelly-Clark, 4, De Soto

  • May 19, 2023

Theodore Edwin “Teddy” Kelly-Clark, 4, of De Soto died May 14, 2023, at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. Teddy graduated May 13 fro…

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Life Story: Jordan Elizabeth Jeffries, 12, High Ridge
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Life Story: Jordan Elizabeth Jeffries, 12, High Ridge

  • By Laura Marlow
  • Jan 21, 2023

The family of Jordan Jeffries, who died from cancer at age 12, hopes that telling her story will spark much-needed conversation about childhoo…

Food Outreach, Mercy team up to help diabetes patients
Local News
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Food Outreach, Mercy team up to help diabetes patients

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Dec 15, 2022

Jefferson County residents struggling with nutrition insecurity issues and uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes may be eligible for a new program to h…

Northwest teacher dies after battle with stomach cancer
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Northwest teacher dies after battle with stomach cancer

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Nov 9, 2022

Northwest High School teacher Jessica Kozlen will be remembered for her smile and kindness, said her family and colleagues.

Community rallies around 2-year-old battling leukemia
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Community rallies around 2-year-old battling leukemia

  • By Laura Marlow
  • Sep 21, 2022

The nonprofit Festival of Miles Foundation has donated $18,000 to a Festus couple whose 2-year-old daughter is undergoing cancer treatment.

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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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