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Jefferson County Leader - Jan. 8

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Friday, January 9, 2026
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Pet Spot: Golden retriever Bailey steals socks
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Pet Spot: Golden retriever Bailey steals socks

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Aug 3, 2025

Owner Christina Duepner of De Soto describes 5-year-old Bailey as a good-natured dog. She is shown here in an Oct. 18, 2024 photograph.

UPDATED: Jefferson County Salvation Army seeks donation following fire
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UPDATED: Jefferson County Salvation Army seeks donation following fire

  • By Leader staff
  • Nov 20, 2024

Updated at 4 p.m Nov. 22:

Neat Stuff & Things LLC opens shop in Festus
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Neat Stuff & Things LLC opens shop in Festus

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Mar 16, 2024
  • 1 min to read

Andy McKoy and Cynthia Kroupa have opened a Neat Stuff & Things LLC shop at 122 E. Main St. in Festus.

Lego, Pokemon items stolen from Arnold Target
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Lego, Pokemon items stolen from Arnold Target

  • Leader staff
  • Jan 15, 2024

Arnold Police are investigating the theft of $654.91 worth of Lego and Pokemon items from Target, 3849 Vogel Road. Detective Lt. Jeremy Christ…

Northwest chamber collects thousands of toys for local children
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Northwest chamber collects thousands of toys for local children

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Dec 16, 2023

The Northwest Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce collected more than 2,000 toys and $7,000 for its toy drive this year, organizer Sharon Rei…

Calendar of events Dec. 7-14
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Calendar of events Dec. 7-14

  • Dec 7, 2023

Thursday, Dec. 7

Champion Life Foundation seeks donations for Christmas gift drive
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Champion Life Foundation seeks donations for Christmas gift drive

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Nov 20, 2023

The Champion Life Foundation is seeking donations of toys, clothing and other items to give to youngsters in need this Christmas.

Northwest chamber seeks donations for annual toy drive
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Northwest chamber seeks donations for annual toy drive

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Nov 9, 2023

The Northwest Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has begun its annual toy drive to benefit local children in need.

Jefferson County teen collects 4,000 stuffed animals for Eagle Scout project
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Jefferson County teen collects 4,000 stuffed animals for Eagle Scout project

  • Abby Stetina
  • Jul 14, 2023

Mason Kilper’s Eagle Scout project will provide comfort to local children dealing with traumatic situations.

Calendar of events June 29 to July 6
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Calendar of events June 29 to July 6

  • Jun 29, 2023

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