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Warren County R-III school district approves pay increase for paras

Warren County R-III high-needs professionals are slated to make at least $22 per hour in the 2023-2024 after the R-III Board of Education approved the one-to-one paraprofessional pay scale at last … more

By John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 5/23/23

Holy Rosary Principal Lori Racine gets a hug from kindergartner Charlotte Boller in the school library on May 15. Charlotte and her classmates were preparing for technology class.

Holy Rosary principal leaving Warrenton Catholic school after nine years

Lori Racine leaves a lasting legacy -- and a much larger student population -- at the Warren County school. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 5/22/23

A truck drives past part of a deteriorating section of Roelker Road that has been filled with gravel.

Steel plates will be removed from Roelker Road in Wright City

The plates will be removed on May 22 and May 23, and require a detour through the nearby subdivision. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 5/19/23

Damage from the May 9 crash was still visible the afternoon of May 12, including a severely damaged fence that separates Interstate 70 from Veterans Memorial Parkway in Wright City.

Crash starts on Interstate 70, ends with car taking out Wright City park sign

A serious crash that started on Interstate 70 ended with a driver taking out the Diekroger Park sign in Wright City. The crash occurred shortly before 6:30 p.m. May 2. The driver’s … more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 5/18/23

Officers from multiple agencies descended on the Warren County Jail on May 16 after an altercation with an inmate left a jailer injured.

Jailer injured during altercation at Warren County Jail

Sheriff Kevin Harrison says an inmate attacked a jailer with a snapped toilet cleaning brush, causing lacerations to the officer's face. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 5/16/23

$310K in grant money helps Warren County make needed improvements to courthouse

The money will be used to put a new roof on the courthouse and jail complex and to fix the area from the doors to the sidewalk under the courthouse overhang. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 5/15/23

Three Warrenton Warriors medal at Academic Challenge

Three Warrenton High School students medaled at the Academic Challenge state competition in Illinois. more

The Record | 5/12/23

Missouri gave out $20M in school safety money. None of it came to Warren County.

Both Warren County school districts applied for the grant money and were denied. more

By John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 5/12/23

FOURTH AT STATE – Wright City FBLA members Jessica Dunning, left, and Kelsey Douglas placed fourth in business plan during the state FBLA conference from April 16-18 in Springfield.

Wright City FBLA excels at state conference

Wright City High School FBLA chapter excelled at the State Leadership Conference by participating in multiple events and earning four state honors. more

The Record | 5/11/23

Warrenton considers increase to water, sewer rates starting in August

An average resident would pay an additional $3.37 a month if the new rates are approved. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 5/11/23

Warren County R-III looking into potential bond issue

The Warren County R-III school district is looking to set plans soon for a potential no-tax increase bond issue for a new elementary school. more

By John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 5/9/23

The Warrenton High School FFA Chapter attended the state convention April 20-21 and brought back many state awards. Pictured, bottom row, from left, are Leah Guss, Ben Flake, Grant Buehner and Gavin Wright. Back row: Allison Duncan, Kelsey Miller, Autumn Bledsoe, Grace Schlansker, Madison Dent, Nicole Benne and Bailey Schneider.

Warren County FFA members win big at state

During the history of the organization, FFA meant Future Farmers of America. Today the organization has evolved to a student organization that welcomes members who may not plan to be production … more

By Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 5/9/23

STUMPED - Polecats will level some tree stumps out to allow Ruge Park visitors to use them as a place to sit, said Jayson Pohlmann, Polecats owner.

Wright City spends $17,000 to remove, trim trees at Ruge Park

Many of the trees have a high risk of falling in high-traffic areas of the park, including the walking path and baseball field. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 5/8/23

Elections are held for four of 12 district seats each year on the CREC Board of Directors. The shaded areas show districts seeking candidates for 2023. To confirm the district you live in, call 636-695-4831.

Candidates for Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors election still needed

Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC) seeks interested and qualified candidates for four, three-year terms on its board of directors. Candidates to run for open seats in Lincoln County District 1 … more

5/6/23

BUMP SIGNS - Large orange “bump” signs placed on both sides of Roelker Road warn drivers about the steel plates covering damage caused by trucks turning into the construction site of the new Wright City high school.

Construction is destroying this Wright City road. It’ll take $100K to fix it – temporarily.

Construction of the new Wright City high school building has caused serious damage to Roelker Road, requiring the addition of steel plates to keep the road drivable. Six steel plates currently … more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 5/5/23

Woman killed in fatal hit-and-run on Interstate 70 near Warrenton

A 36-year-old St. Charles woman was killed in a fatal hit-and-run crash on May 3. more

The Record | 5/4/23

HERO AND NOMINATOR - Linde Flanders was nominated as a Hidden Hero by her friend, Yolanda Mortimer. “She’s pretty special,” Mortimer says.

This Hidden Hero does God’s work to help Wright City and Warren County

“It’s a real privilege to help serve this community and I’m just really appreciative that someone nominated me. It makes me feel very special," says Linde Flanders. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 5/4/23

Wright City Ward 2 Alderwoman Kim Arbuthnot takes her oath of office from City Clerk Abbie Ogborn during the April 27 board of aldermen meeting.

Two Wright City aldermen sworn in after winning April 4 election

At the April 27 Board of Alderman meeting, the two winners of the April 4 aldermanic election, Don Andrews in Ward 1 and Kim Arbuthnot in Ward 2, were installed. City Clerk Abbie Ogborn … more

The Record | 4/29/23

HISTORICAL MURAL — The large mural housed at the Heiliger Building in Diekroeger Park, painted in 1963 by Estelle Creighton, depicts a scenic view of the Chaney family farm in Wright City. The mural was the focal point of the dining room in Big Boy’s Restaurant, the town’s most famous business.

Big Boy's was an iconic Wright City location. Now a mural keeps its legacy alive.

“Just to walk in and see it, just as it had been when it was in that building, is just so emotional.” more

By Adam Rollins, Correspondent | 4/27/23

The Wright City Board of Aldermen approved a $92,000 big to repair Stuermann Road.

Wright City residents can look forward to Stuermann Road improvements

Officials say the work is scheduled to be accomplished this year. more

By Ray Scherer, Correspondent | 4/26/23

RAISING CATTLE — Warrenton High School FFA students Owen Frye, left, and his sister Taylor helped Ryan Smyka, a student from Liberty Christian Academy, get up close to one of her beef cows Tuesday, April 18, at the Warren County Soil & Water Conservation Farm Tour, held at St. Ignatius School in Concord Hill near Marthasville. Other FFA students brought young goats and rabbits to introduce to the students.

After 3 years, Warren County students return to the farm

“A day in the life of the farm is really good for kids. There are so many jobs and opportunities that kids don’t realize.” more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 4/26/23

Jason Koch is the editor of the Warren County Record newspaper.

A hello from the new editor of The Record

Hello! My name is Jason Koch – to eliminate any confusion, that’s pronounced “Cook” – and I am the new editor of the Warren County Record. I’m very happy to be … more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 4/26/23

Man killed when train strikes vehicle at railroad crossing

A St. Louis man was killed Sunday, April 23, when he drove onto railroad tracks in eastern Warren County and was struck by a train. The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the drive as John E. … more

4/26/23

City in early plans for $13M bond issue

The city of Warrenton is about to embark on initial planning that will eventually lead to using the $13 million in wastewater and water bonds recently approved by voters. City Administrator … more

By Ray Scherer, Correspondent | 4/24/23

TEACHER OF THE YEAR — Milissa Greene (center) is Warren County R-III School District’s Teacher of the Year. Greene is a special education teacher at Warrior Ridge Elementary. She was joined by coworkers to congratulate her for the award.

R-III district announces recipients of teacher, staff of the year awards

Warrior Ridge Elementary teacher Milissa Greene and district administrative assistant Lucy Swailes were recently recognized with district honors. A special education teacher at Warrior Ridge … more

By John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 4/21/23