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Arizona sheriff speaks in Jefferson County about border control
About 180 people showed up in Arnold on June 20 to hear an Arizona sheriff speak about his firsthand experience with undocumented immigrants and the effects they may have on communities, including Jefferson County. Cochise County (Ariz.) Sheriff Mark Dannels spoke at the presentation, held at the Fox C-6 Service...
Jefferson County girl’s family helps children at Siteman Kids
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. Harper Shamus, 7, of Arnold was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor two years ago. She underwent emergency surgery in August 2022 when she got a shunt to relieve the pressure on her brain, and she goes to Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital every four months so Washington University physicians may monitor the tumor.
UPDATE: Bear traveling south in Jefferson County seen in Barnhart
A bear that the Missouri Department of Conservation believes is traveling south in Jefferson County was seen in Barnhart. Dan Glore, a retired Fox C-6 School District administrator, reported seeing a bear on Moss Hollow Road near the Public Water Supply District C-1 facility and the Antonia Fire Protection District’s House 2 off Hwy. M.
New eatery, FatDogs, opens in Jefferson County
DE SOTO, Mo. — De Soto has a new food spot – FatDogs at 519 E. Main St. The eatery opened on June 5 and serves hot dogs, smash burgers, fries and more. One of its specialties is the fatdog. It is not your typical hot dog. “Our...
Police investigating pharmacy break-in
Washington police are investigating an early morning break-in at Schroeder Drugs on Monday they believe may be connected to a similar burglary that occurred shortly afterwards in Jefferson County. Police received an alarm call from the pharmacy at 3:06 a.m. June 24, according to Detective Lt. Steve Sitzes.
Bear appears to be traveling south in Jefferson County
A bear appears to be traveling south in Jefferson County, the Missouri Department of Conservation reported. Dan Zarlenga, the agency’s St. Louis regional media specialist, said the MDC was notified today, June 25, that a bear was seen in the Fenton area and in Arnold. He said it is believed the bear was first seen in west St. Louis County on June 21.
Arnold teen awarded full scholarship to study in India
Jefferson County teen Chase Hatch will spend the summer in New Delhi, India, studying the Hindi language. Chase, 17, of Arnold received a National Security Language Initiative for Youth scholarship that covers his travel expenses, lodging and food. Chase, who will be a senior at St. Louis University High School...
Thousands of dollars are raised to help physically disabled coach see his athlete at Olympic Trials
Vince Bingham coaches for the Jefferson County Jets Track Club and knew Mason Meinershagen was special the first time he saw her jump hurdles and the long jump during the pandemic.
Burglars bear crawl into Jefferson County pharmacy, leave empty-handed
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed two burglars targeted a pharmacy in Imperial early Monday morning, breaking through a ground-level window and bear crawling their way to the pharmacy before running off.
Send in pictures of ‘best ride’ to win big
Readers of all ages now have until 5 p.m. Friday, July 5, to send in pictures of their “best ride” in whatever form it may take. The My Best Ride photo contest, sponsored by Grand Times, Leader Publications’ magazine for senior citizens, is accepting submissions from residents of Jefferson County, Eureka and Wildwood.
Fenton-area man charged for allegedly firing shot at car in Arnold
Tyler Michael Cavenar, 19, who lives in the Jefferson County portion of Fenton is facing two felony charges after he allegedly shot at another man who was driving away from an Arnold restaurant. Cavenar and the other man allegedly fought in the parking lot before the shooting, Arnold Police reported.
Work on Kimmswick riverfront pavilion expected to be finished in August
The construction of a pavilion at Kimmswick has been slightly delayed due to poor soil conditions and several weeks of rainy weather. The pavilion, which is being built in a county park near the Mississippi River where riverboats can land at Kimmswick, is expected to be complete by August, Parks and Recreation Department Director Tim Pigg said on June 12.
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