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Candidate filing open for April 8 municipal election

Candidate filing for the April 8 municipal elections opened on Dec. 10 and candidates can continue to file for open seats until Dec. 31. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 12/20/24

Wright City Police Department plans to purchase new patrol cars from Enterprise

Wright City Police Lieutenant Aaron Sutton presented a potential agreement with Enterprise to purchase five new police vehicles at the Dec. 12 Wright City Board of Aldermen meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 12/20/24

LOCAL SCENE: upcoming events in Warren County this week

The following is a list of upcoming events in Warren County this week. more

12/19/24

Cortney Christensen and her daughter, Savannah, 6, look for Christmas presents during Shop with a Cop on Dec. 14. The event helped over 60 kids purchase presents and meals for their families.

Truesdale, Warrenton and Wright City Police Departments purchase Christmas presents at Shop with a Cop

The Warrenton Wal-Mart was crawling with police officers and other first responders on Dec. 14. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 12/19/24

Rick Mantione, of the Tribute to Veterans Memorial ,takes wreaths to lay on the graves of veterans at the Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Warrenton Cemetery on Dec. 14. The event was one of many held across the country that day.

Veterans, family members and volunteers gather at area cemeteries for Wreaths Across America

Volunteers, veterans and their families gathered at area cemeteries for the Wreaths Across America ceremony. more

By Kelly Bowen and Jack Underwood, Staff Writers | 12/19/24

Truesdale man charged with domestic assault, leaving the scene of an accident

Donnell Wilder, 29, of Truesdale, has been charged with third-degree domestic assault, a felony, and leaving the scene of an accident, a misdemeanor. more

12/18/24

Truesdale Mayor Jerry Cannon and his students at Wentzville Middle School distributed aid including coats, blankets and personal care items at the Harbor Light Veterans Homeless Shelter on Dec. 6 following the conclusion of their clothing drive.

Truesdale mayor helps collect over 8,000 pounds in donations for homeless veterans

For the 18th year in a row, and for the last time as a teacher, Truesdale Mayor Jerry Cannon and his students collected donations for the Harbor Light Veterans Homeless Shelter in St. Louis. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 12/18/24

Refresco's bottling plant in Truesdale on Veterans Memorial Parkway.

Refresco plant in Truesdale out of compliance with tax abatement agreement

Truesdale Mayor Jerry Cannon provided an update on the city's tax abatement agreement with Refresco at the board of aldermen's Dec. 11 meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 12/18/24

MoDOT: westbound Interstate 70 closed between Mile Markers 188 and 193 due to traffic incident

The westbound lanes of Interstate 70, between mile marker 193 in Warrenton and mile marker 188 at Pendleton in Warren County, are closed due to a traffic incident. more

12/17/24

Bridgeton man charged in connection to May domestic assault in Warren County

Jemar Driver, 49, of Bridgeton, was charged with third-degree domestic assault, a felony. more

12/17/24

Marthasville man receives minor injuries in Dec. 13 car accident

A Marthasville man, 77, received minor injuries in a two-car accident in Warren County on Dec. 13. more

12/16/24

Warrenton Police Department report for Nov. 18 to Dec. 1

The Warrenton Police Department has released the following activity report. more

12/16/24

Warren County Sheriff's Department report for Nov. 24-30

The Warren County Sheriff's Department has released the following weekly activity report for Nov. 24-30. more

12/16/24

This month's Hidden Hero: Carl Neupert, of Wright City, was nominated as a Hidden Hero by Robert Mendenhall for his efforts with H.E.R.O.E.S. Care and his involvement in the community. Pictured from left: Warren County Record Sales Manager Kelley Wright, Neupert and Mendenhall.

HIDDEN HEROES: Carl Neupert continues service with H.E.R.O.E.S. Care

This month's Hidden Hero, Carl Neupert is a Navy veteran who continued his service following his departure from the military, volunteering with H.E.R.O.E.S. Care in St. Louis. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 12/15/24

MoDOT: dates for night time lane restrictions on U.S. Route 61 and Interstate 70 have changed

Weather permitting, the week of Dec. 16, contractor crews with S&A Equipment and Builders will begin concrete pavement work. more

12/15/24

PHOTO GALLERY: Warrenton Hometown Christmas [Photo gallery]

The city of Warrenton hosted Hometown Christmas on Dec. 7. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 12/15/24

Warren County Sheriff's Department report for Dec. 1-7

The Warren County Sheriff's Department has released the following weekly activity report for Dec. 1-7. more

12/15/24

The Highway MM overpass on Interstate 70 in Warrenton. It was paid for by a $15.4 million loan the city plans to pay back in spring of next year.

Warrenton plans to pay off loan for Highway MM overpass early, says Finance Director

Warrenton Finance Director Meghan Waelder said the city plans to pay off a $15.4 million loan for the Highway MM overpass on Interstate 70 by spring of next year. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 12/14/24