News - Warren County Record

Patty, Brody and Thomas Ludy pose at Rooster’s Farm Pumpkin Patch in Jonesburg. The business had its grand opening on Sept. 24.

Rooster’s Farm Pumpkin Patch opens for business

For years, Patty Ludy worked at a daycare center. Now, she helps run Rooster’s Farm Pumpkin Patch, located outside Jonesburg. “My husband (Thomas) and I for the last few years have … more

Theo Tate, Staff Writer | 10/14/22

Wright City R-II solicits bids for new high school

The Wright City R-II School District is requesting contractor bids for the first phase of construction of a new high school and other facilities. The district is seeking bids for the new … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 10/14/22

This site map submitted by the developer shows the area that would be dedicated to proposed apartments at the mall in Warrenton. Most of the green space for the units is in a thin strip of land behind the mall, near the railroad tracks.

Mall apartments opposed by P&Z board

A committee of citizen advisors has voted to oppose construction of a 99-unit apartment building at the Shoppes at Warrenton mall, potentially setting up a rejection vote when the issue comes before … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/13/22

MAD SCIENCE — A Mad Scientist, an educational entertainer hired for the Strassenbash festival, shows kids his Halloween “potion” for a bubbling cauldron fueled by CO2 bubbles.

Strassenbash sees blooming potential

Strassenbash, Wright City’s largest community festival, had a great turnout last weekend and is starting to realize its potential for being an even better community celebration, said Mayor … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/13/22

Wright City eyes grant for downtown

Wright City is pursuing a Missouri state grant to fund downtown infrastructure improvements that are currently in the planning stage. A Missouri Department of Economic Development Community … more

10/10/22

Hidden Hero recognized for 40 years of community contributions

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 … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/7/22

Company asks for tax break, gets verbal lashing

Using words like “corporate welfare,” the Truesdale Board of Aldermen took a very critical stance last week when approached about a potential tax break for one of the largest companies in … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/7/22

NEW HEALTH CENTER — SSM Health’s planned new facility in Warrenton will provide primary care, physical therapy, and other outpatient services.

New health facility announced in Warrenton

By Adam Rollins Staff Writer SSM Health is planning to build a new healthcare facility in Warrenton on the east side of the Schnucks parking lot. The medical office will be over 15,500 … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/7/22

‘THE PROMENADE’ — This rendering of a proposed apartment building, dubbed ‘The Promenade at the Shoppes,’ shows the proposed layout for the facility’s front face and courtyard.

Warrenton blocks tax break talk until after apartment hearings

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen has voted against any consideration of tax breaks for proposed apartments at the Shoppes at Warrenton mall until that project has been separately granted permission to … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/6/22

Early talks begin about possible new R-III school

Warren County R-III district administrators, board members and residents of the community provided feedback last week on how the district could utilize over $20 million in future funds for a … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 10/3/22

Wright City stalls new subdivision over green space concerns

For several years, Wright City leaders have taken a stance on population growth and new development as being inevitable, but manageable through responsible regulation. City officials have now put … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/3/22

GALLERY: Wright City Marching Band Invitational 2022 [Photo gallery]

Wright City High School hosted its annual marching band invitational competition Sept. 24, 2022. The invitational features parade, color guard, percussion, and field show competitions. more

Adam Rollins photos | 10/1/22

Marthasville rejects additional $31,000 invoice for water tank

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 … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 9/30/22

Warrenton awards $930,000 bid for Veterans Memorial Parkway sidewalk

In an ongoing effort to make all of the city’s major roads safe for pedestrians, the Warrenton Board of Aldermen last week approved a nearly $930,000 bid to build a sidewalk along Veterans … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 9/30/22

John Deere technical school opens in Wentzville

Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners (SNP) has announced the opening of the SNP Career Academy, which focuses on technical training of service technicians for John Deere Ag & Turf equipment. This … more

9/30/22

LEARNING THE HOOP — Zach Worley, 9, left, took some tips from “Callico,” Callie Compton, an entertainer from Circus Kaput during the Warrenton Fall Festival held Saturday, Sept. 24, from noon to 9:30 p.m. Butch Wax & the Hollywoods provided live music during the afternoon with Sawyer Brown featured that evening. A variety of vendors, food trucks and kids activities filled Main Street during the event.

Warrenton delighted with how Fall Festival turned out

Warrenton’s annual Fall Festival on Sept. 24 was, by all accounts, a major success as thousands of people came downtown to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, shopping and music. “It … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 9/29/22

R-III Board continues to wrestle with staffing challenge

The Warren County R-III School District administration is looking at ways to retain staff after seeing an increase in turnover from last school year. The school district’s turnover … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 9/26/22

GILDEHAUS FAMILY RECOGNIZED — Diane, Jeff and Peggy Gildehaus represented the Orville and Betty Gildehaus family who contributed $75,000 to the Bethel Hills Community. The Gildehaus family was honored during the first Bethel Hills Founders Recognition Dinner held Thursday, Sept. 15 and sponsored by Steve and Susan Kuenzel.

Bethel Hills community celebrates growth

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 … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 9/25/22

Stock image of an example tiny home. The structures can come in many different shapes and designs.

Rules for tiny homes continue to be tough discussion

Warren County’s planning and zoning board continues to grapple with how to regulate so-called “tiny homes” if the county begins allowing developments built around the pint-sized … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 9/24/22

Warren County Handicapped Services took on significant debt to provide a new facility for educational and recreational programs. The nonprofit is one of three agencies receiving $250,000 ARPA funding to assist with its costs.

Three nonprofits were largest recipients of ARPA funds

Out of the $3.4 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding that was allocated by the Warren County Commission in late August, $750,000 is going to three nonprofit agencies that … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 9/23/22

Jonesburg man arrested for Truesdale burglary

A man from the Jonesburg area was arrested last week and charged with two felonies related to an afternoon break-in in Truesdale. Tyler J. Narzinkski, 19, was charged with second-degree burglary … more

9/23/22

R-III school board drops talk of official logo

The Warren County R-III School Board continued to sort through the question of official district imagery, mascot and colors during a policy discussion on Sept. 8. The board held the first reading … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 9/19/22

MALL APARTMENTS — A developer is asking Warrenton to help secure tax breaks for proposed construction of a four-story apartment building at the Shoppes at Warrenton mall. This image provided by the developer shows a rendering of the proposed building.

Mall developer wants tax breaks to build apartments

Property development firm Raul Walters Properties, owner of the Shoppes at Warrenton mall, is asking the Warrenton city government to consider helping the company acquire tax breaks to build a … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 9/16/22

REFLECTION — Visitors to The Wall That Heals search for the names of family members or friends, or take time to understand the magnitude of the more than 58,000 names listed on the replica of the Vietnam War Memorial. The wall visited Warrenton from Sept. 8-11.

Vietnam memorial brings memory and honor to Warrenton

Beginning last Thursday evening and continuing without interruption through Sunday afternoon, visitors to Warrenton had the rare opportunity to experience The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 9/15/22

Wright City Police get outside help investigating gun store break-in

Wright City Police Chief Tom Canavan reported last week that St. Charles-area police resources are assisting in the investigation into a group of people who used a stolen car to ram through the doors … more

9/14/22