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In today's newsletter:

  • What $39,000 in upgrades means for Arnold’s health department office
  • How did your favorite Arnold spots score in surprise inspections?
  • How an Arnold traffic stop turned into felony fleeing charges

Also on today's calendar: Jefferson Star Quilt Guild Sew-In and 9 more events.

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  • Sunday: Mostly sunny; breezy, colder, with a high of 40 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 55, low: 39.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 59 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Health Department avoids big jump in insurance costs (myleaderpaper.com) — Jefferson County Health Department’s new 2026 budget keeps insurance cost increases under 5 percent while setting aside $39,000 for security and parking-lot upgrades at its Arnold office. The plan also funds employee raises, leaves several positions vacant early in the year, and continues payments on the new Hillsboro headquarters. Arnold residents should see improved safety and access at their local health facility.
   

• Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Dec. 28 (myleaderpaper.com) — Arnold diners may want to note that Great Peking, Happy Wok, and Shamrock Donuts all received mid-range scores in recent Jefferson County Health Department inspections, with several sanitation issues cited. The report explains how scoring works, details specific violations, and lists results for other nearby establishments in Barnhart, Fenton, Festus, and High Ridge.
   

• Pevely man recently arrested for allegedly fleeing from police (myleaderpaper.com) — Arnold and Pevely police say a Pevely man repeatedly failed to stop for officers, including during an October incident that began with an Arnold officer on I-55 near Hwy Z. He’s now jailed on felony fleeing and revoked-license charges, with prosecutors seeking enhanced penalties based on prior convictions. No trial date has been set yet.
   

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  • AMAZING PHARMACY- BIG BEND PHARMACY off Manchester, smaller, independent, and ALWAYS has access to our medications on time, not a first come first serve for ADHD meds like Walmart or Walgreens.
    I've had some terrible experiences, and realized his services are worth the travel, no question. He offers other pharmacy related items as well, like… (Nextdoor Highland Villas Ct)
  • Someone took my precious moment yard decoration that was by my mailbox toes to a trellis…Lonedell rd off Missouri state road…I’ve had it for many years.
    Why can’t people leave other peoples things alone? Please bring it back … (Nextdoor Arnold Senior Center)
  • Ross Stores posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Arnold. Apply here.
  • Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Arnold. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arnold here.

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