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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

TAKING UP RESIDENCE — Samantha Dobsch, left, and Holly J. Harris, stand in front of the building once known as Loretta’s in Marthasville.

Dobsch Chiropractic moves to former Loretta’s Bar building

Many have been watching and waiting to see what was happening at what was once Loretta’s Bar in Marthasville. There has been a lot of conjecture to see who would occupy the building. Gabe … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 3/15/22

PARTIALLY DEMO’D — A large portion of the rundown and vacant hat factory building in Marthasville has been demolished, but other sections remain standing. The city government is debating whether to retain a portion of the structure.

Tempers flare in debate over derelict hat factory in Marthasville

One of the oldest eyesores in Marthasville was put on borrowed time last July, when the city’s board of aldermen contracted with a construction service to demolish the town’s derelict hat … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 3/11/22

Complaint alleges Marthasville violated state Sunshine Law

The city of Marthasville is getting attention from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office over a complaint alleging the city improperly excluded the public from a board of aldermen discussion, … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 2/11/22

NEW ALDERMAN — Newly appointed Marthasville Alderman Gary Dixon swears his oath of office at the beginning of a Jan. 26 board of aldermen meeting. Dixon replaces predecessor Dan Grafrath and is running unopposed for election in April. Administering the oath is City Clerk Tara Dormeyer.

New alderman appointed in Marthasville

Marthasville’s city leaders have appointed a fourth alderman to fill a vacancy on their board caused by the resignation of former alderman and board president Dan Grafrath. Gary Dixon, who … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 2/4/22

TREATMENT COMES TO YOU — Dr. Ron Kuester, has recently opened Hearth Chiropractic and Rehab, a fully mobile service. Kuester wants to serve those who may wish to have their chiropractic service in their own homes or workplaces. He is located in Marthasville and serves Warren and neighboring counties.

Marthasville chiropractor offers visits in the comfort of your home

Dr. Ron Kuester, Marthasville, is bringing a different approach to his chiropractic practice. After tending to his patients in a traditional high-paced chiropractic environment, Kuester had a growing … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 1/17/22