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Incumbents Austin Jones, left, and Mary Groeper, right, were officially sworn in to the Wright City R-II Board of Education on April 15.
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Wright City R-II School Board swears in new members
Innsbrook
Innsbrook board seeking new village attorney
Gary and Glenda Buxton have reached the final stages of bringing a pre-Civil War cabin back to its original state. Gary's grandmother, Addie Dothage Bunge, was one of the occupants of the cabin, built around 1850 after the family immigrated to America from Prussia. The Buxtons disassembled the cabin, located at Smith Creek, and brought it to their farm north of Warrenton where they painstakingly brought the cabin to its former state.
Warren County
Couple restores pre-Civil War Dothage Cabin, uncovering deep family ties and honoring historic roots
Wright City R-II School District approves resolution for $11 million in bond funds
The Wright City R-II Board of Education approved a resolution to issue $11 million in bond funds, as a part of Prop G, which was passed by voters on April 8. 
The western portion of the former Good Game Sports Park, where Clarkson Construction plans to build an office and equipment storage facility as they begin work on the Improve I-70 project in Warren County.
Truesdale boards eyeing planned development district for Clarkson Construction facility
he Truesdale Board of Aldermen and planning and zoning commission are eyeing a planned development district to balance expectations from residents and Clarkson Construction as the contractor works to establish a facility in the city. 
Dollar General plans to develop a lot on the northeast side of the intersection of Isabella Drive and Highway 47. The Warrenton Board of Aldermen had previously denied a site plan for the development but were forced to overturn their previous decision by a court order at their April 15 meeting.
Court orders Warrenton to approve Dollar General site plan on north side of city
The Warrenton Board of Aldermen voted unanimously, “by court order,” to approve the site plan and preliminary plat for a second Dollar General on April 15.
LOCAL SCENE: upcoming events in Warren County this week
The following is a list of upcoming events in Warren County this week.
St. Clair charged with stealing car in Marthasville
Braeden Lederle, 22, of St. Clair, was charged with stealing a motor vehicle, a felony, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. 
Warren County Commissioners mulling regulations on shipping containers
The Warren County Commissioners held a public hearing on an ordinance regulating shipping containers on residential properties on April 17. 
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Obituaries
Janet Laws (nee Motts), of Wright City, passed away Friday, April 18, at the age of 80. Loving wife of Joe Laws; beloved daughter of the late Forrest Jacob and Pauline Ellen Motts; devoted mother of …
Gloria Jean Lewis passed away on April 17, at the age of 80. Gloria was born March 22, 1945 in St. Louis, MO to the late Richard and Dorothy Helvey nee Harris.   Gloria grew up in St. …
Kristy Nizzola (nee: O'Neill) of Saint Louis, passed away on April 13, at the age of 46. She is survived by her son, Nathan O'Neill of Warrenton; mother, Debbie O'Neill (nee: Martin) of Warrenton; …
Mrs. Rose M. Jackson (nee: Lampe) of Warrenton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16. Rose was born on July 10, 1938, to the late Clemens and Regina (nee: Peters) Lampe in Glennonville. She …

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MoDOT will close Route H in Wright City between Stuermann Road and Sturbridge Road on April 24 for culvert replacement operations.
Westplex Media Group Production Manager Tim Hager pictured with his seven awards from the Missouri Press Advertising and Marketing Executives conference, which he won on April 10.
Westplex Media Group Production Manager Tim Hager won several awards at the Missouri Press Advertising and Marketing Executives Conference on April 10.
Heather Pokorny, left, and her sons Colton, 4, and Maverick, 7, dig through their stash of candy following the Easter egg hunt in Wright City at Diekroeger Park on April 12. The event in Wright City included hundreds of eggs and was divided into age groups. Kids also received a visit from the Easter Bunny at the park, who arrived with the Wright City Fire Protection District.
Wright City Parks and Fellowship Baptist Church in Warrenton held Easter egg hunts April 12 in preparation for the Easter season.
Stephanie Tibbets, middle, shakes hands with lucy Swailes after Tibbets and Keith Harbison were sworn in to the Warren County R-III Board of Education. Both Tibbets and Harbison will serve in their first term on the board.
The Warren County R-III Board of Education swore in new members at its April 10 meeting.

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As Warrenton senior Colin DiSilvester stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the fifth inning, the stage was set. With the bases loaded, an 8-0 lead and a county rival on the line, DiSilvester …
Wright City senior Paige Kirn never gets tired from the feeling of watching the ball hit the back of the net. On April 9, she got that feeling five times.  Kirn’s offensive …
Earning its very first point in program history against Troy Buchanan on March 10 was the spark the Warrenton stunt team needed — and they ran with it.  Fueled by adrenaline, a …
When Ian Gelencir was five years old, his interest for baseball was ignited. Encouraged by his father, his passion quickly grew and it has only intensified with time.  “I have always …

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 PHOTO GALLERY: Wright City vs. Warrenton
The Wright City girls soccer team defeated Warrenton 1-0 on April 23. Senior Paige Kirn scored the lone goal in the first half.  To purchase photo reprints, call the Record office at …
PHOTO GALLERY: Wright City at Montgomery County
PHOTO GALLERY: Warrenton vs. Elsberry
The Warrenton girls soccer team fell to Elsberry 8-0 on April 17.  To purchase photo reprints, call the Record office at 636-456-6397.  Photos and other materials on this website …
PHOTO GALLERY: Easter egg hunts held across Warren County
Families throughout Warren County attended Easter Egg hunts Saturday, April 12.
PHOTO GALLERY: Warrenton STUNT home-opener
The Warrenton STUNT team competed in the program's first game against Troy on April 10 at home. The Warriors defeated Troy 17-7.  The Warriors competed against Ursuline Academy later that night …
PHOTO GALLERY: Wright City vs. Liberty Christian
The Wright City girls soccer team defeated Liberty Christian Academy 5-0 on April 9. Wright City senior Paige Kirn scored all five goals. Ada Ferrell had two assists, while Sandy Lopez and Olivia …
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