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The Warren County R-III School District Board of Education has approved these four exterior designs for the new elementary school expected to open in January of 2027. The board will continue to discuss which out of the four options they will choose during the next few weeks.

Warren County R-III School Board discusses updates on new elementary school

The Warren County R-III School District Board of Education introduced a first look at potential exterior colors for the new elementary school during their last meeting. more

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 5/22/24

Warrenton Board of Aldermen approves tabled pool measure, liquor licenses at May 7 meeting

They also awarded a pair of bids for the first phase of Booneslick Road sidewalk improvements. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 5/16/24

Summer Concert Series to return to Warrenton, Marthasville

The Warren County Fine Arts Council will continue to put on their summer concert series starting May 10 in Warrenton. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 5/14/24

Two St. Louis residents arrested for car break-ins in Warrenton

Two St. Louis residents were arrested for a series of car break-ins in Warrenton in the early morning of May 8. more

5/10/24

Volunteers Susan Allenbeck and Greg Costello work on the landscaping in preparation for the Charters of Freedom dedication on Memorial Day.

Tribute to Veterans Memorial to dedicate Charters of Freedom at Memorial Day celebration

Construction began on the Charters of Freedom at the Tribute to Veterans Memorial in Warrenton last month. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 5/1/24

Warren County R-III reorganizes board following election

The Warren County R-III School Board conducted its reorganization process during its monthly meeting on April 11. more

By Kelly Bowen, Correspondent | 4/20/24

Warren County R-III Teacher of the Year Beth Weir gives a Pre-Algebra lesson to one of her eighth grade math classes.

Warren County R-III names Teacher of the Year

Beth Weir is a middle school math teacher and was named Warren County R-III Teacher of the Year. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/13/24

Mayor Eric Schleuter (right) and Alderman Jack Crump (left) at the meeting.

Warrenton Board of Aldermen vote to sell city property, among other measures

Following their work session on the evening of April 2 the Warrenton Board of Aldermen also held their regular meeting and addressed several measures of note. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/12/24

Interstate 70 Expansion Project Director Kim Trainor (left) and Deputy Director Chris Kelly (right) discuss the interstate with the Warrenton Board of Aldermen.

Warrenton Board of Aldermen discuss I-70 Expansion, Pinckney Property in work session

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen met for a work session meeting the evening of April 2 before their meeting last week. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/11/24

Warrenton Fire District once again fails to pass funding measures

The Warrenton Fire Protection District once again failed to pass funding measures. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/4/24

Voters give approval to Prop R3

Voters in the Warren County R-III School District overwhelmingly supported a bond measure to construct a new elementary school Tuesday. Prop R3, a $45 million no-tax increase bond measure, … more

By Tim Schmidt, Publisher | 4/4/24

April 3 unofficial election results

Here are the unofficial results of the contested races from the April 3, 2024, election. more

4/2/24

April 2 ballot features several contested races, initiatives

Warren County voters will have a few decisions to make next Tuesday when they head to the polls. more

By Tim Schmidt, Publisher | 3/29/24

Warrenton Fire District returns to voters with two ballot measures

The Warrenton Fire Protection District is returning to voters next week on two ballot measures that will allow for additional staffing and upgrades to aging equipment. more

By Tim Schmidt, Publisher | 3/28/24

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

Hill named Player of Year in GAC North

Senior Nevaeh Hill was named the Gateway Athletic Conference North Division Player of the Year and senior Sophi Mueller was selected to the second team. more

3/21/24

Two Warriors named to GAC North team

Fresh off its first winning season in years, the Warrenton boys basketball team had multiple players earn postseason recognition. more

3/21/24

Warrenton officer thanked for helping get pregnant woman to hospital during I-70 shutdown

A Warrenton police officer was honored for his actions during the Interstate 70 shutdown in February. more

By Jason Koch, Editor | 3/15/24

Liberty Christian senior Rebecca Amann is the Dare to Excel honoree for March 2024.

This Liberty Christian student is a leader with dreams of being an animator

Rebecca Amann is an active student at Liberty Christian Academy in Wright City, MO. more

By Jason Koch, Record Correspondent | 3/13/24

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

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

Celebrating Dr. Seuss at the Warrenton Aquatic Center [Photo gallery]

A photo gallery showing images from the Dr. Seuss event at the Warrenton MO Aquatic Center. more

Photos by Jason Koch, Editor | 3/6/24

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

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