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R-III school board revisits teacher retention as struggle continues

The Warren County R-III School Board continues to look at ways to retain teachers in the district. During a recent discussion on board goals for the upcoming year, board member Jeff Schneider … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 5/16/22

GOING TO NATIONALS — Special Olympics teams from Warren County will be able to compete in the Special Olympics USA Games in Florida this June thanks to community donations. Pictured here is the local boys flag football team. A girls 3-on-3 basketball team will also compete.

Special Olympics teams heading to USA games thanks to community donors

Two Special Olympics sports teams from Warren County will be able to afford a trip to national competitions in Florida, thanks to a quick community effort to close a funding gap for the teams. A … more

5/13/22

ARTIST VISITS TRELOAR — Artist “Billy O” O’Donnel, of Burns Mill, uses the Treloar Mercantile as his subject in a recent visit to the Country Store Corridor. He is the founder of Artists Along the Katy Trail project and is known as one of the top plein air painters. The Treloar Mercantile was just listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Summer events will celebrate ‘Country Store Corridor’

A new season has begun for the Country Store Corridor along the Katy Trail near Marthasville. A 3.5-mile stretch from Peers Store to the Treloar Mercantile will offer a variety of summer events … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 5/13/22

The band Crossfire performs at a 2020 park concert. The 2022 concert series begin this Friday, May 13.

Concerts in the Park return

The annual Concert in the Park series is returning to Warrenton and Marthasville each month through August on the second and fourth Fridays, respectively. Dyer Park in Warrenton will host The … more

5/13/22

Wright City hires engineer for downtown, approves license camera contract

The Wright City government recently approved contract agreements with an engineer for downtown infrastructure projects and with a security company that will provide license-tracking smart cameras. … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 5/12/22

Torch run for Special Olympics is Friday

Members of area law enforcement and first responder agencies will hold their annual torch run for Special Olympics on Friday, May 13. The torch run is a yearly event that raises awareness for … more

5/12/22

Wright City hires do-all engineers for Diekroeger playground project

After multiple weeks of holdups trying to organize installation of a new playground at Diekroeger Park, Wright City aldermen last week chose to spend $230,000 on a service that could complete the … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 5/9/22

The Happy Apple Bicycle Bunkhouse is open for its second season. Bikers from the Katy Trail or other groups can rent a room or the entire house from May through August. Owner Joette Reidy is pictured here with a map that visitors can mark with their home state.

Bicycle Bunkhouse becoming home for trail riding travelers

The Happy Apple Bicycle Bunkhouse is officially open for its second year of operation. Located at 201 S. Three Street in Marthasville, the bunkhouse is a short-term vacation rental available May … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 5/6/22

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 currently under development in Truesdale.

Two more businesses approved at paintball park in Truesdale

A paintball and airsoft sports park currently under development in Truesdale is shaping up to pull double duty as a small business park after the land owner received licenses for two more … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 5/6/22

Wright City School Board stalls annexation to city limits

The Wright City R-II School Board in April tabled a move to have the property for a future new high school annexed into the municipal boundaries of Wright City. The property is located between … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 5/6/22

This computer rendering shows the basic exterior layout of a proposed 500,000-square-foot beef processing plant outside Foristell.

Beef plant opponents appealing permit

Opponents displeased by the approval of a permit for a 500,000-square-foot beef processing facility just outside Foristell have appealed the decision to the Warren County Commission. An appeal … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 5/5/22

Beef plant gets permit, but not without some opposition

Warren County’s citizen planning and zoning board has approved a conditional use permit for a beef processing facility just west of Foristell, giving company American Foods Group (AFG) the … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 5/2/22

Marthasville well drilling to start in May

Groundwork is nearing completion and contractors are preparing to begin drilling the city of Marthasville’s new well, which will feed a tank large enough to supply water to the whole city with … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 5/2/22

Vendors serve food at a previous First Friday festival in Wright City.

‘First Friday’ events begin this week

The First Fridays on First Street community festival series in Wright City will kick off for the year this week on May 6. The monthly festival series features vendors, crafters, entertainers and … more

5/2/22

R-II District taking stock of high school construction plans

The Wright City R-II School District is considering grouping six alternate bids in with the main bid package for construction of a new high school. R-II school district voters earlier this month … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 4/29/22

SUPPORT GROUP — Members of the Warren County Family Inclusion support group gather at the Wright City Scenic Regional Library for an informational presentation from Sally Knox, program coordinator with Missouri Parents Act.

Support group comes together for parents of special needs students

A group designed to help parents with children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities is getting its start in the area and providing answers to difficult questions. Warren County … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 4/29/22

Nurse Carrie Parr and early childhood/special education teacher Melissa Phillips.

R-III District celebrates teacher and staff of the year

The Warren County R-III School District recently commemorated the teacher and support staff member of the year for the district, celebrating the contributions of two women who work every day to … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 4/25/22

LICENSE PLATE READER — This photo, shown on the Flock Safety website, displays a motion-activated camera connected to a computer network that can automatically record identifying information about passing vehicles.

Wright City approves license tracker cameras

The Wright City Board of Aldermen voted 3-1 last week to approve the idea of installing two roadside smart cameras that can automatically identify and log license plates and descriptions of passing … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 4/22/22

BOARD MEMBERS — Warren County R-III School Board members swear their oaths of office April 14 after being elected this month. Taking the oath, from left, are incumbents Sarah Janes and Ginger Schenck, and new member Rich Barton.

R-III School Board winners focus on goals and improvements

While the makeup of the Warren County R-III School Board hasn’t changed all that much after this month’s elections, two incumbent board members who were re-elected April 5 say they have … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 4/22/22

HONORING THE FOUNDER — Representatives of Truesdale traveled to Bunker Hill, Ill., on April 9, to unveil a new gravestone for town founder William Truesdail, paid for by community fundraising. Pictured, from left, are Aldermen Joe Brooks and Mike Thomas, City Clerk Elsa Smith-Fernandez, Treasurer Missy Bachamp, Alderman Jerry Cannon, Truesdail descendent Steve Williams, Police Chief Casey Doyle, former Clerk MaryLou Rainwater, and Officer J. Malta.

Town funds headstone for grave of founder

The city of Truesdale has a history to tell and a desire for residents to find importance and meaning in the story of their town and its founder, William Truesdail. That's the motivation behind a … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 4/22/22

Chief Tim Flake, center, and Deputy Chief Mike Eskew, right, have both retired from their roles at the Warren County Ambulance District. Deputy Chief Darren Lenk, left, has been named as interim chief.

Top ambulance officials step down

Warren County Ambulance District’s chief officer and a deputy chief have unexpectedly retired from their positions with the district. Chief Tim Flake and Deputy Chief Mike Eskew submitted … more

4/21/22

County set to consider rules for ‘tiny homes’

Members of Warren County’s planning and zoning board are set to begin a discussion this month about the possibility of allowing ‘tiny home’ developments, and the regulations that … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 4/18/22

STAFF OF THE YEAR — Elisabeth Thompson, left, and Whitney Schuenemeyer, center, were named as Wright City R-II’s support staff member and teacher of the year. Pictured with them as they receive their awards is Principal Matt Brooks.

'Relentlessly positive': Teacher and staff of the year named in Wright City

Wright City R-II School District is celebrating two standout staff members this spring with the announcement of the district’s teacher and support staff of the year: Whitney Schuenemeyer and … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 4/15/22

RE-ELECTED — Mary Groeper and Austin Jones, seen here during a recent school advocacy visit to Jefferson City, are reflecting on what they can learn from the results of their most recent re-election.

Wright City R-II incumbents learn from close electoral race

Mary Groeper and Austin Jones have won re-election to the Wright City R-II School Board after a close race against two challenger candidates. Following the results of last week’s voting, the … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 4/14/22

Warrenton losing patience with sidewalk project contractor

Warrenton city leaders want answers about when the contractor hired to build a sidewalk along North Highway 47 will finish the work, and when parts of the new sidewalk already damaged by stormwater … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 4/13/22