Marthasville - Warren County Record

The Knights of Columbus will host a Journey for Charity Tractor Cruise this Sunday, Sep. 11, to benefit Warren and Franklin County food pantries. Service vehicles will be collecting donations of cash … more

9/9/22

FUTURE LOCATION — Scenic Regional Library District has purchased land in Marthasville to eventually build a local library branch. There’s no timeline for actual construction, which is probably still years away.

Library Dist. buying land in Marthasville and Wright City for future expansions

The Scenic Regional Library District is finalizing deals to purchase new land in Marthasville and Wright City as part of long-term plans for expansion in Warren County. The land acquisitions are … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 9/8/22

Tractor cruise set for Sept. 11

The Knights of Columbus will host their 15th annual Journey for Charity Tractor Cruise on Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, to benefit the food pantries of Franklin and Warren counties. The main donation … more

8/10/22

VACATION RENTALS OPEN — “The Historian,” a studio unit with a full bathroom, is just one of the themed vacation rentals in the historical Marthasville Hardware Store, now known as The Outpost. Christy and Brian Housley have done extensive renovations to the old hardware building on Depot Street in Marthasville. Three rental units are now open in the building.

Vacation rentals open in historic Marthasville Hardware building

The Outpost, also known as the historical Marthasville Hardware Store, has opened its doors to its first themed vacation rental suites, which include “The Wineaux,” “The … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 8/4/22

Benefit golf tournament set for Aug. 13

The Paul Ballmann Memorial Benefit Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 13, with a 7 a.m. shotgun start. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit four local families in need. The … more

8/3/22

VOLUNTEER SEARCH TEAM — The Mid-Missouri Search Dogs gathered Saturday, July 9, on the grounds of Charrette Baptist Church in Marthasville, to practice essential search and rescue skills with their canine counterparts. The volunteers help aid first responder agencies in searching for lost persons or for human remains in a variety of environments and weather conditions. Pictured from left, are Laura Langton with Gimli; Jennifer Poindexter with Ellie; Glenda Eichmeyer with Juno and Athena; Shane Wohler with Xena; and Jackie Bross with Ace.

Search and rescue dogs train in Marthasville

Dogs have one of the most sensitive noses on earth. According to the American Kennel Club, a dog’s nose contains approximately 225 million scent receptors, compared to the human nose, which … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 7/25/22

VILLA 2 DEDICATION — A duplex containing six apartments with a common room in each is the latest building to be opened at Bethel Hills Community in Dutzow. A dedication of the living area was held Sunday, June 26.

Bethel Hills dedicates villa for inclusive community

A special celebration was held Sunday, June 26, to dedicate Villa 2 at Bethel Hills Community and honor the volunteer craftsmen who dedicated hundreds of hours to make it possible. A year and a … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 7/1/22

SWIFTWATER TRAINING — Trainees practice rescue techniques as they navigate the current of the East Race Waterway, part of the Indiana River Rescue School in South Bend, Indiana.

Marthasville firefighters train for swiftwater rescue

Two Marthasville Fire Protection District (MFPD) members just returned from a training that definitely put them in deep water. Captain Tony Timpe, the department’s medical officer, and … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 7/1/22

Marthasville seeks state funds for water, sewer projects

The city of Marthasville is seeking grant funding from the Missouri state government to initiate new maintenance and improvement projects for the city’s water and sewer systems. … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 7/1/22

Marthasville board passes $1.7M budget

Several years of sizable revenue surpluses, buoyed by federal COVID relief funds, have left the city of Marthasville with a healthy financial reserve as the city enters its next fiscal year with a … more

6/27/22

NECAC offers summer utility bill assistance

The North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is reminding residents that the summer portion of the Energy Crisis Intervention Program began June 1. NECAC still has more than $1.4 million in … more

6/17/22

Marthasville working to update decades-old federal census map

The Marthasville Board of Aldermen is hiring professional surveying company Lewis-Bade to update a map of the city kept by the U.S. Census Bureau, city officials said, after previously learning that … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/14/22

Marthasville signs finance contract for well, water project

Editor's note: Due to a typo, the printed version of this article that appeared in the June 2 issue of The Record stated an incorrect interest rate on this financing. The correct information is … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/2/22

FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR — Engineer and firefighter Eric Korte was awarded as the top firefighter for 2021 for the Marthasville Fire Protection District. Korte was selected by his fellow firefighters to receive the recognition. Korte has been with the fire department for eight years.

Korte named Marthasville firefighter of the year

The Marthasville Fire Protection District (MFPD) held its annual awards presentation Saturday, May 21, to celebrate department accomplishments from 2021. At the event, second-generation … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 5/30/22

Memorial Day ceremonies on May 30

Area organizations are hosting several public ceremonies this Memorial Day, May 30, to honor military service members who have died while in service to their country. Community members are invited to … more

5/26/22

ARTIST VISITS TRELOAR — Artist “Billy O” O’Donnel, of Burns Mill, uses the Treloar Mercantile as his subject in a recent visit to the Country Store Corridor. He is the founder of Artists Along the Katy Trail project and is known as one of the top plein air painters. The Treloar Mercantile was just listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Summer events will celebrate ‘Country Store Corridor’

A new season has begun for the Country Store Corridor along the Katy Trail near Marthasville. A 3.5-mile stretch from Peers Store to the Treloar Mercantile will offer a variety of summer events … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 5/13/22

The band Crossfire performs at a 2020 park concert. The 2022 concert series begin this Friday, May 13.

Concerts in the Park return

The annual Concert in the Park series is returning to Warrenton and Marthasville each month through August on the second and fourth Fridays, respectively. Dyer Park in Warrenton will host The … more

5/13/22

The Happy Apple Bicycle Bunkhouse is open for its second season. Bikers from the Katy Trail or other groups can rent a room or the entire house from May through August. Owner Joette Reidy is pictured here with a map that visitors can mark with their home state.

Bicycle Bunkhouse becoming home for trail riding travelers

The Happy Apple Bicycle Bunkhouse is officially open for its second year of operation. Located at 201 S. Three Street in Marthasville, the bunkhouse is a short-term vacation rental available May … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 5/6/22

Marthasville well drilling to start in May

Groundwork is nearing completion and contractors are preparing to begin drilling the city of Marthasville’s new well, which will feed a tank large enough to supply water to the whole city with … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 5/2/22

ELECTIONS: DeVore leads Marthasville election by one vote

If you've ever been told that your one vote counts when it comes to elections, this is the proof. Marthasville Alderman Christopher DeVore finished election voting on Tuesday with one vote ahead … more

4/5/22

Marthasville awards $1.6 million in contracts for new well, tank construction

The city of Marthasville has awarded more than $1.6 million in contracts to three companies who will build a new well and water tank capable of serving the entire town for decades to come. The … more

4/1/22

ELECTIONS: Candidate profiles for April 5

Elections for local city governments, school boards, and emergency service districts will be held this Tuesday, April 5. Each election, we ask the candidates in competitive races to complete a … more

3/31/22

PARTIALLY DEMO’D — A demolition contractor is partway through removal of the derelict hat factory in Marthasville. This file photo shows the demolition progress in early March.

Hat factory will be completely demolished after another heated debate

The Marthasville Board of Aldermen voted last week to proceed with full demolition of the town’s derelict hat factory building rather than retaining a portion of the facility for … more

3/25/22

JUST A TASTE — Visiting homeschool students enjoy the taste of fresh maple syrup served by Cheryl Vieth, left, at Vieth Valley Farms in Marthasville. Tim Vieth, center, monitors maple sap being cooked in a 25-gallon stainless steel pan in the couple’s maple syrup shack, built specially for the process.

Marthasville couple enjoys sweet life with thriving maple syrup farm

Life is definitely sweet for Tim and Cheryl Vieth of Vieth Valley Farms in Marthasville. For 15 years, the couple has been learning the ins and outs of gathering maple sap from their trees and … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 3/18/22

Marthasville settles five-year legal dispute with business

The city of Marthasville and custom machining manufacturer Schwoeppe Enterprises have agreed to settle a land use lawsuit that’s been simmering in court since 2017, resulting in some financial … more

3/18/22