A Marthasville man was arrested and charged last week for counterfeiting and other crimes after allegedly using fake cash to buy items at a local store.
Shawn J. Summers, 50, was arrested March 2 …
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3/10/23
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Voters who want to participate in local elections for several tax issues and leadership positions need to be registered to vote by March 8. Local elections will take place on April 4.
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3/3/23
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Marthasville city leaders are considering trash hauling proposals from two companies hoping to secure a three-year contract with the city. The two competitors are Marthasville’s current trash …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/3/23
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The Marthasville Board of Aldermen has voted to approve a pay raise for the city’s mayor, with one alderman opposing the change while three voted in favor.
The mayor’s pay will …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/24/23
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A gift of two books of historical records from more than a century ago was recently donated to the Marthasville Fire Protection District (MFPD).
Karen (Kehr) Dawson, who once lived above the …
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Cindy Gladden, Correspondent
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2/18/23
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The city of Marthasville is opening its contract for trash collection to interested service providers as the city nears the end of a three-year contract with Meridian Waste.
The new contract would …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/6/23
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Despite an affirmative vote from the Marthasville Board of Aldermen, t he city of Marthasville will not be seeking voter approval of an additional 3-percent sales tax on recreational marijuana in …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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2/3/23
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A vote by the membership was all it took to select two fellow firefighters as top performers. Derik Roloff, Firefighter of the Year, and Adam Hawkinson, Rookie of the Year, were honored at the …
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Cindy Gladden, Correspondent
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2/3/23
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An ordinance that would give a pay raise to the mayor of Marthasville and provide the mayor with a city-issued cell phone is being held up by debate and a question of procedure.
The ordinance, …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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1/30/23
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The clock has run out and registration is closed for candidates to get on the ballot for local city government, school board and emergency district leadership elections this spring.
Local …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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12/29/22
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Elections for leadership of the Warren County R-III School Board and the Wright City Board of Aldermen are now competitive races with the entry of an additional candidate into each of those …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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12/15/22
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Candidates seeking election for local city governments, school boards and emergency districts wasted no time in filing their paperwork on the first day of candidate registrations Dec. 6.
Candidate …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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12/8/22
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Contractors are nearing the end of their work on a new well and 300,000-gallon storage tank in Marthasville, a $1.8 million project that will significantly upgrade the city’s water …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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11/24/22
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This November, retired Fire Chief Jim Buescher is celebrating 50 years with the Marthasville Volunteer Fire Department, and hopes to spend many more years driving the big red fire trucks and …
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Cindy Gladden, Correspondent
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11/18/22
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The annual Journey for Charity Tractor Cruise in September raised $40,600 for area food pantries, a portion of which will go to a pantry in southern Warren County.
The net proceeds for the charity …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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11/18/22
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The city of Marthasville is selling an inconspicuous plot of land for $150,000 to a developer who plans to build a small cluster of new houses.
The property consists of vacant ground along Fourth …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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11/11/22
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More than a year after local governments began receiving large monetary grants through the 2021 federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), two cities have allocated part of their share, while several …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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10/24/22
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The essence of a Hidden Hero is a commitment to being a positive presence and dedicated supporter of your community, without concern for the compensation or recognition your work receives. For the …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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10/7/22
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The city of Marthasville and a company building a new 300,000-gallon water tank are in dispute over $31,000 in charges for extra foundation work to prepare for construction of the massive …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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9/30/22
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It began with a dream to provide a community for adults with developmental disabilities, but that dream began with no money to take the first step.
“The board of directors had a fantastic …
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Cindy Gladden, Correspondent
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9/25/22
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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 …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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9/8/22
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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 …
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Cindy Gladden, Correspondent
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8/4/22
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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 …
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Cindy Gladden, Correspondent
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7/25/22
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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 …
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Cindy Gladden, Correspondent
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7/1/22
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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.
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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7/1/22
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