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Jefferson County Leader - April 2

Jefferson County Leader - April 2

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
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New High Ridge pocket park, commuter lot are open to public
Local News
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New High Ridge pocket park, commuter lot are open to public

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Oct 16, 2025
  • 4 min to read

Jefferson County Councilman Brian Haskins (District 1, High Ridge), with help from county staff members and community group representatives, h…

Monument at new Crystal City park unveiled at National Night Out
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Monument at new Crystal City park unveiled at National Night Out

  • By Goldie Lowe
  • Aug 15, 2025
  • 3 min to read

More than 200 people attended a dedication ceremony for the new Darrell “Hickey” White Park held Aug. 5 during the annual National Night Out e…

Playground at Ferd B. Lang Park in Arnold expected to open Saturday
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Playground at Ferd B. Lang Park in Arnold expected to open Saturday

  • By Tony Krausz
  • May 9, 2025
  • 3 min to read

Children will have a new playground in Arnold to enjoy this weekend, if not sooner.

Ribbon cutting set for Kimmswick Park playground, pavilion
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Ribbon cutting set for Kimmswick Park playground, pavilion

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Apr 23, 2025
  • 1 min to read

Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Department Director Tim Pigg said after months of delay, the county’s newest park playground and pavilio…

Fundraising underway for Kade’s Playground
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Fundraising underway for Kade’s Playground

  • By Goldie Lowe
  • Mar 19, 2025
  • 1 min to read

The city of Herculaneum has launched its “Heat Up the Fun” campaign to raise funds for upgrades at Kade’s Playground at William C. Haggard Cit…

County councilman helps to bring “pocket park” to High Ridge Boulevard
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County councilman helps to bring “pocket park” to High Ridge Boulevard

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Mar 16, 2025
  • 2 min to read

Work is underway to transform a once-vacant lot in High Ridge into a “pocket park” with a butterfly garden, picnic tables and benches, along w…

OUTDOORS: Joachim Loop Trail welcomes all walkers
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OUTDOORS: Joachim Loop Trail welcomes all walkers

  • By John Winkelman
  • Nov 8, 2024

A cool autumn afternoon with the forest near its peak for fall colors may have been the best possible day to explore the Joachim Loop Trail at…

De Soto’s new Melkus Park pickleball courts open
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De Soto’s new Melkus Park pickleball courts open

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • May 21, 2024
  • 2 min to read

When it comes to happenings around De Soto, City Manager Todd Melkus is rarely caught off guard.

Teen cited for allegedly driving car in grassy area at Arnold City Park
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Teen cited for allegedly driving car in grassy area at Arnold City Park

  • Leader staff
  • Feb 8, 2024

Arnold Police issued a summons to a 16-year-old Hillsboro boy after he allegedly drove a car into a prohibited area for vehicles at Arnold Cit…

Sheriff’s Office arrests two juveniles allegedly connected to sports complex explosion
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Sheriff’s Office arrests two juveniles allegedly connected to sports complex explosion

  • By Leader staff
  • Jul 28, 2023

Two juveniles are in custody after being connected to an explosion that damaged a building at the Northwest Jefferson County Sports Complex, 4…

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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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