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County Council to have gate installed at Rockford Park
Jefferson County Council members have agreed to have an access-control gate installed at Rockford Park to increase safety measures and curb misuse of the House Springs park along the Big River. The call comes after a drowning and a string of water rescues this summer near the river access point...
West Nile virus detected in De Soto mosquito population
The Jefferson County Health Department reported its first detection of West Nile virus this summer in a mosquito sample from Jefferson County. A mosquito specimen collected on Aug. 16 in De Soto and tested on Aug. 18 detected the virus, according to a written statement issued Monday, Aug. 19. De...
10Sports Blitz: Jefferson County clinches victory against Oak Ridge, 34-31
Www.youtube.com – WBIR Channel 10 – 2024-08-23 22:29:12. SUMMARY: In a thrilling week one matchup, Oak Ridge faced off against Jefferson County, with Oak Ridge initially trailing 14-0. In the third quarter, Deilan Porter rushed into the end zone, putting Oak Ridge ahead 24-21. However, Jefferson County responded with strong plays, including a notable 40-yard touchdown run by Skyler Thomas. The game remained tightly contested, but Jefferson County ultimately triumphed with a final score of 34-31, showcasing a competitive back-and-forth battle between the two teams.
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Arnold road project met with backlash at City Council meeting
More than 200 people filled Arnold City Hall last week, with nearly everyone in the room condemning a proposed road project. Arnold’s elected officials and staff members sat stoically in the packed chamber room on Aug. 15 as 23 residents spoke against the project. Each resident had three minutes to talk.
Calendar of Events Aug. 22-29
Line and swing dance, lessons 6-7 p.m., dancing 7-10 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Admission: $8. Sponsor: Jefferson County Swing Dance Club. Call 636-296-6702. Ukulele Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. All ages and skill levels welcome. Call 636-937-2017. Toastmasters Jeffco Challengers, 7 p.m., New...
Byrnes Mill officials get stingy with information about budget, other city business
Lately Byrnes Mill officials and staff members have decided to keep information about the city’s dealings as close to the vest as possible. The trend started in early June when the Leader struggled to get information from Byrnes Mill about staffing changes at its City Hall and Recycling Center. After that, it was a challenge to get information from Byrnes Mill about a piece of property it purchased and later annexed.
OUTDOORS: Historic summer of flooding and road work near completion at Mastodon
The summer of 2024 may not have been the most memorable for Mastodon State Historic Site in Imperial, but it certainly will not be forgotten soon. A big change this week will allow the park to get back to making memories again. A nearly $3 million project to raise Seckman...
Arnold Stream Team to hold cleanup event Aug. 24
Arnold Stream Team 211 is scheduled to hold its annual summer cleanup event on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Arnold City Park. The group and volunteers are asked to meet at 8 a.m. at the Kiwanis Pavilion in the park, 2400 Bradley Beach Road off Jeffco Boulevard near the Meramec River. A light breakfast will be served at the pavilion, said Brian Waldrop, who co-chairs the Stream Team with Bernie Arnold.
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