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The local chapter of Care to Learn held a drive Thursday, March 14, at the Warrenton Rural King. New shoes and snack items were gathered during the day. The program helps meet the health, hunger and hygiene needs for Warren County R-3 school students. Another drive will be held in the fall to collect hoodies and hygiene items. Care to Learn also accepts monetary donations for Wal-Mart vouchers given to area families for specific needs. Pictured, from left, are Allison Geertz, coordinator and Warren County R-3 Educational Support Counselor; and advisory council members Pam Faron of First State Community Bank and Debbie Thomason, PPR Property Pros.

On Thursday, March 14, representatives of Care to Learn held a drive for shoes and prepackaged snacks at the Warrenton Rural King. more

By Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 3/24/24

Prop R3 would build new elementary school, expand early childhood

The $45 million no-tax increase bond measure, referred to as Prop R3, would fund the construction of the new school on property the district owns along Highway 47 a few miles north of Interstate 70 in Warrenton. more

By Tim Schmidt, Publisher | 3/22/24

GIFT OF GLAMOR — Warrenton High School student Paige Loeffler, was thrilled with her donated dress she found at the Prom Boutique held Saturday, March 16. Loeffler said she was originally looking for a red dress, but was drawn to this beautiful “princess dress” instead. Many of the dresses were donated by Denise Davis of Wedding Wishlist.

Prom Boutique gives area teenagers a chance to dazzle in dresses

The hallways of Warrenton High School were decked with dresses of all colors during the annual Prom Boutique held Saturday, March 16. Nearly 80 gowns were donated by Denise Davis of Wedding … more

By Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 3/21/24

Less than week remains to file for county offices

One new candidate has filed for a county office with the filing deadline less than a week away. more

3/21/24

Candidate filing opens for county offices

No races have formed for the multiple county offices up for election this year with less than two weeks to go before the filing deadline. Incumbents primarily make up for most of the … more

By Tim Schmidt, Publisher | 3/14/24

Wright City fatal fire that killed two ruled accidental

A spokesperson with the state fire marshal’s office said the blaze likely originated in the dining room. more

By Tim Schmidt, Publisher | 3/14/24

One killed when passenger ejected from overturned UTV

A 34-year-old Jonesburg man was killed Monday night, March 11, when he was ejected from an overturned UTV. more

3/12/24

The new turf has been laid on the baseball/softball fields at the Warrenton Athletic Complex.

Warrenton to celebrate its new turf fields with ceremony at Athletic Complex

Warrenton MO officials will celebrate the new turf softball and baseball fields at the Athletic Complex with a ceremony on March 23. more

By Jason Koch, Record Correspondent | 3/12/24

New Mexican restaurant coming to Truesdale

A new Mexican restaurant is planned for Truesdale MO after aldermen approved the business license. more

By Jason Koch, Record Correspondent | 3/11/24

Dr. Christopher Berger believes public education in Missouri will persevere despite massive challenges.

The fight for public education in Missouri

The Wright City R-II school district superintendent addresses the challenges of public education in the state of Missouri. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 3/8/24

Despite challenges, Wright City R-II schools find ways to succeed

Wright City R-II school district leaders in Missouri tout success after COVID pandemic, including improving student achievement. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 3/8/24

Wright City schools manage to 'stay above the fray' of culture wars

The Wright City R-II district has not had to deal with culture war issues like other schools in Missouri. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 3/8/24

New interim prosecutor named for Warren County

The presiding judge in Warren County named a new interim prosecuting attorney. Missouri Governor Mike Parson must now make the final appointment to the position. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 3/7/24

Sabrina Wipfler walks through a field of 307 crosses in front of Pittman Funeral Home along Highway 47 on March 5 in Warrenton.

Crosses along Highway 47 in Warrenton illustrate the dangers of drug overdoses

307 crosses set up in Warrenton MO recognize the average number of drug overdoses from heroin, fentanyl, and opioids in the United States. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 3/7/24

David Boedeker, the Warrenton campus pastor, sits in the main auditorium used for Element Church services. The church opened Jan. 21 at the old Warrenton 8 Cinema on Veterans Memorial Parkway.

Warrenton welcomes Element Church back to Warren County

Element Church has reopened its campus in Warrenton MO, coming back to Warren County a few years after it had to close because of COVID. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 3/4/24

Marthasville aldermen approve purchasing new cameras for parks, City Hall

Aldermen in Marthasville MO approved purchasing new security cameras for City Park, Rusche Park, and City Hall from Ra-Comm Securities in Washington. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 3/4/24

Wright City officials pushing MoDOT to make sure I-70 project fits Warren County's needs

Wright City officials were meeting with Missouri Department of Transportation officials to discuss the Improve I-70 project while also gathering support for a new exit at Stracks Church Road. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 3/1/24

Warrenton approves new coffee shop after addressing resident's concerns

Warrenton MO aldermen approved plans for the Shield Maiden Coffee Shop, a new restaurant and business on Highway 47 and Brune Parkway. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 3/1/24

Wright City denies zoning change that would have brought 'junkyard' to Roelker Road

Wright City MO officials denied a request to rezone a section of land in the city so that Copart could bring its car auction business to Warren County. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 2/29/24

New, safer railroad crossing opens near AFG plant in Warren County

Construction work on the new Norfolk Southern railroad crossing near the American Foods Group plant in Foristell MO is open. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 2/28/24

Makenna Gilbert looks through a microscope at the Hometown Veterinary Clinic in Jonesburg on Feb. 9. Gilbert is a 2020 Montgomery County High School graduate and is a Jonesburg resident.

New veterinary clinic works to fill key need in Warren County

A new veterinary clinic has opened in Jonesburg, MO. more

By Theo Tate, For The Record | 2/28/24

Traffic study results have Truesdale eyeing a grocery store for the city

A traffic study done in Truesdale MO has city officials believing it could bring a DG Market grocery store to the city. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 2/27/24

In addition to bringing a second musical act to this year's event, the mechanical bull will also return to Truesdale's Railroad Days: Summerfest event in June.

Truesdale adds another musical act to 2024 Railroad Days: Summerfest event

Bucky Covington will join Legynds 77, a Lynyrd Skynrd tribute group, as musical acts at Summerfest in Truesdale MO. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 2/27/24

Wright City R-II officials waiting on switchgear for new high school

The Wright City R-II board of education heard updates about the construction of the district's new high school construction project. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 2/26/24

The Wright City R-II school district is now using the new four-room addition at East Elementary School, but now it's having issues with a touch-free sink.

Wright City R-II using new East Elementary addition, but now have sink issue

The Wright City R-II board of education received an update on construction work at East Elementary School in Foristell, MO. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 2/26/24