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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
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PAINTBALL PARK — This diagram, provided by project engineers, shows the initial proposed layout and potential future expansions of Good Game Sports Park, a recreational facility proposed in Truesdale.
Truesdale approves license for paintball park
A proposed paintball and airsoft sports park on Veterans Memorial Parkway has received business license approval from the Truesdale Board of Aldermen. The board also approved the first of several … more
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Builder pitches 230 apartments in Wright City
A developer with a reputation for renovating rundown apartments in Warren County has announced intentions to build a 234-unit apartment complex in Wright City, and is seeking early buy-in from the … more
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Sawyer Brown will headline Fall Festival
The city of Warrenton has announced that storied country band Sawyer Brown will be the main stage performance of the 2022 Fall Festival in downtown Warrenton. Sawyer Brown has a long history of … more
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Wright City sub teachers get 26% pay increase
Wright City R-II School District is making a major adjustment to its pay for substitute staff in order to fill a gaping hole in the district’s staffing needs. Currently less than half the … more
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The site of a proposed gas station and restaurant is shown at the corner of South Highway 47 and Warrior Avenue. The mixed-use facility would include gas pumps, convenience store, fast food with drive-thru, and also a drive-thru car wash.
Warrenton green lights gas station near park
Warrenton aldermen have approved plans for a gas station, restaurant and car wash facility at the corner of South Highway 47 and Warrior Avenue, just outside the Warrenton Pool Park. The go-ahead … more
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Only one more joins county elections this week
Warren County Clerk Denise Stotler is the sole additional candidate to join in-county and state-level election filing over the last seven day period, staff in Stotler’s office told The Record … more
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Joseph Lumetta
Man accused of bomb plot invokes right to speedy trial
Joseph Lumetta, who is accused of a 2020 plot to bomb the Warren County Courthouse, is invoking his right to a speedy trial more than two years after his arrest. Lumetta, 37, is charged with … more
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Architectural plans for the first phase of construction at the proposed new Wright City High School.
R-II reins in construction costs as April vote approaches
As the Wright City R-II School District awaits the April vote that will decide on funding for a new high school and other facility construction, architects are tightening up their plans in order to … more
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Deborah Engemann is declining to run again as Warren County’s elected recorder of deeds. She has served that role for the county for more than 20 years.
Recorder of Deeds won’t run for re-election
Recorder of Deeds Deborah Engemann, who for more than two decades has been the primary caretaker of Warren County’s property records, has announced that she doesn’t intend to run for … more
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Incumbents, two new candidates file for county elected offices
A parade of incumbents wasted no time in seeking another term for offices that make up the heads of Warren County government. Candidate filing for nine county elected offices opened on Tuesday, … more
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BLOWOUT AUCTION — Auction volunteers Scott Taylor, front, and Eddie Meyer help signal bidders and drum up enthusiasm during the oral auction of the annual Warren County BackStoppers fundraiser. This year brought astonishing support for the charity, with over $100,000 raised during the oral auction alone.
BackStoppers returns with a roar, raises $150K for emergency worker families
The Warren County BackStoppers organization put COVID behind them and set their sights on a record-breaking goal for 2022. Not to disappoint, tickets were sold out weeks before the event held on … more
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Attorney General takes no action in Warrenton complaint
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office has declined to take any action over an allegation that the Warrenton Board of Aldermen improperly discussed a consulting contract outside of the … more
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New apartments spiked housing development over the last year
A wave of apartment developments getting off the ground propelled a surge in the amount of new housing units being built in Warrenton last year, according to data from Warrenton City … more
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Wright City seeks grant for Ruge Park trail improvements
Wright City officials are seeking up to $400,000 in state grant funding for paving or other improvements to the gravel walking trail at Ruge Park. The grant, administered by the Missouri State … more
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SENATOR VISITS — U.S. Senator Roy Blunt addresses a group of first responders, emergency board members and city leaders during a weekend visit to the Warrenton Fire District station on South Highway 47. Blunt came to Warrenton as part of two stops that he made on Saturday, Feb. 12.
Sen. Roy Blunt visits Warrenton
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt made a stop in Warrenton over the weekend, visiting with first responders and city leaders at the Warrenton Fire District station on South Highway 47. Blunt’s visit … more
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Marthasville City Hall
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
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Sports editor John Rohlf and office assistant Cara Mehalek have joined the staff of the Warren County Record. They can be reached at john@warrencountyrecord.com, and at recordclass@warrencountyrecord.com.
Record newspaper welcomes two new staff members
Two new staff members have joined The Warren County Record in recent weeks. The award-winning newspaper has welcomed John Rohlf as sports editor and Cara Mehalek as its office assistant.Both … more
CITY LEADERSHIP — Pictured, from left: Wright City Aldermen Nathan Rohr and Karey Owens, Mayor Michelle Heiliger, and Alderman Ramiz Hakim and Don Andrews.
Who should write the law? New Wright City policy emphasizes aldermen's role
In recent years, an increasing public interest in local city governance has been driving a critical examination of how local laws and decisions get made. That scrutiny has led to several changes in … more
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Shooting suspect will invoke 'mental defect' defense
Attorneys for fatal shooting suspect Miguel Ortega intend to plead not guilty by reason of mental disease or defects, according to information submitted early last week in Warren County Circuit … more
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DEVELOPMENT INTEREST — Truesdale Mayor Chris Watson, far right, addresses community members who have come to attend a town forum concerning two development projects — a subdivision and a paintball park — that are proposed along Veterans Memorial Parkway.
200-house subdivision planned in Truesdale
A home building company from St. Charles County is proposing a 200-home subdivision development on a wooded lot in Truesdale, leading to questions and a few concerns from nearby … more
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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
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PROPOSED AREA — This map details where a developer plans to expand Orange Blossom Estates, taking over a 4.5-acre field previously owned by the Warren County Fair Association.
Warrenton green lights more senior homes, oil change service
Warrenton aldermen in January gave the go-ahead for the owner of a senior living community on North Highway 47 to expand new homes into an unused corner of the Warren County Fairgrounds. Ed … more
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CONTESTED ITEM — Holy Rosary School supporter Mary Bracht competes for an auction item during live bidding at the school’s annual dinner and community fundraiser last Saturday. More than 230 supporters attended the event.
Exceptional year for Holy Rosary auction; $130K raised for school
Holy Rosary School’s annual dinner and auction fundraising gala soared to new heights last Saturday, collecting more than $130,000 to support the parochial school’s educational … more
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$30M county budget includes pay hikes for all employees
The Warren County Commission this week approved a budget of about $30 million for 2022, including a 5-percent pay increase for county employees and elected officials, along with hikes to the base pay … more
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