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West Side Leader - Feb. 19

West Side Leader - Feb. 19

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Grandview R-2 hires new superintendent
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Grandview R-2 hires new superintendent

  • By Sarah Lerch
  • Jan 2, 2026
  • 1 min to read

The Grandview R-2 School District has hired a new superintendent for the next school year.

County has new support group for LGBTQ residents, allies
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County has new support group for LGBTQ residents, allies

  • By Lindsay Recar
  • Jul 8, 2025
  • 4 min to read

As Pride month festivities wrapped up across the globe last month, a new Jefferson County support group hopes to help LGBTQ locals and allies …

Northwest R-1 District administrators receive raises
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Northwest R-1 District administrators receive raises

  • By Kate Bequette
  • Jun 28, 2025
  • 2 min to read

The Northwest R-1 School District’s 36 administrators will receive 4 percent pay increases for the 2025-2026 school year. The administrator sa…

Free mental health services available to children, teens
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Free mental health services available to children, teens

  • By Kate Bequette
  • Jun 22, 2025
  • 2 min to read

This summer, children, teens and young adults may receive immediate access to free mental health services.

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Fox C-6 names Teacher of the Year, Support Staff Member of the Year
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Fox C-6 names Teacher of the Year, Support Staff Member of the Year

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Jun 1, 2025
  • 4 min to read

Fox C-6 School District officials surprised two staff members with yearly awards near the start of April.

Mother of Windsor student who took his life says bullying linked to tragedy
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Mother of Windsor student who took his life says bullying linked to tragedy

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Apr 24, 2025
  • 5 min to read

Holly Marriott, who said her son, Chase, recently took his life after suffering through bullying at school, told the Windsor C-1 Board of Educ…

Colin Anthony Williams, 36, Festus
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Colin Anthony Williams, 36, Festus

  • Jan 16, 2025

Colin Anthony Williams, 36, of Festus died Jan. 6, 2025, at his home. Mr. Williams was a carpenter and enjoyed spending time with his family a…

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Holidays may lead to more stress, but help is available
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Holidays may lead to more stress, but help is available

  • By Goldie Lowe
  • Nov 25, 2024
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The holiday season can bring extra stress for both parents and children alike, said Dr. Duru Sakhrani, M.D., a board-certified general psychia…

GaitWay program uses horses to help girls
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GaitWay program uses horses to help girls

  • By Goldie Lowe
  • Aug 1, 2024
  • 3 min to read

GaitWay, a new nonprofit organization that helps girls build confidence and learn skills while interacting with horses, is holding an open hou…

Mental health services are readily available in Jefferson County
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Mental health services are readily available in Jefferson County

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Jun 20, 2024
  • 2 min to read

Following the shocking deaths of Jefferson County siblings – 9-year-old Scarlet Parmeley-Daugherty and 2-year-old Isaac Baum on May 28, mental…

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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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