Warrenton - Warren County Record

Annual Run for the Wall to travel through Warren County May 19

The annual Run for the Wall Motorcycle Ride to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. will stop in Warrenton on May 19 at the Tribute to Veterans Memorial to honor Gold Star Families in the area. more

5/18/25

Thomas Kennedy Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrates 7th anniversary and honors mothers

The Thomas Kennedy Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently held a heartfelt celebration marking its seventh anniversary while also honoring the spirit of motherhood. more

5/17/25

R-III approves application for new cost-share with MoDOT for new elementary school

The Warren County R-III Board of Education unanimously approved a new engineer for the entrance of the new elementary school on May 8. more

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 5/16/25

Newly minted Holy Rosary Catholic School Principal Amanda Muckerman helps the students in her fourth grade class with a lesson on units and measurements. Muckerman is currently working as both a teacher and as principal but will step away from the classroom and start as the principal full time at the start of the next school year.

New principal at Holy Rosary Catholic School plans to bring curriculum changes and revitalize school community

Amanda Muckerman has been serving as the new principal at Holy Rosary Catholic School since April. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 5/16/25

Warrenton to spend $500,000 on second phase of sidewalk project

Construction crews will begin repaving additional portions of the sidewalk on Booneslick Road between Dryden and N. Market Street in the next couple weeks. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 5/14/25

Holy Rosary Happenings: student wins regional spelling bee, eighth graders face off against St. Ignatius in volleyball and softball

Holy Rosary students had an exciting week as one student won a regional spelling bee and eighth graders defeated St. Ignatius Catholic School in their annual volleyball/softball game. more

5/11/25

Amvets Ladies Auxiliary 180 hosts community Easter egg hunt party

The Amvets Ladies Auxiliary 180 recently hosted a community Easter egg hunt party at the Warrenton VFW Post 2180 on April 13. more

5/6/25

Pictured, from left: Ginger Schenck, Warren County R-III Board of Education member Franci Schwartz and Sarah Janes.

Warren County R-III Board of Education recognizes outgoing members

The Warren County R-III Board of Education recognized Sarah Janes and Ginger Schenck for their work and dedication to the R-III School District on April 10. more

Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 5/4/25

Iowa man charged with fraudulent use of a credit card in Warrenton

Daniel McClellan, 44, of Onawa, Iowa, was charged with the fraudulent use of a credit device, a felony, in Warrenton stemming from purchases made in August 2022. more

5/2/25

Warrenton man charged with burglary, resisting arrest

A Warrenton man was charged with second-degree burglary, resisting arrest for a felony and second-degree tampering with property on April 29. more

4/30/25

Warrenton board approves two change orders for Southwest Sewer Interceptor project

The city of Warrenotn will spend an additional $191,239 on the Southwest sewer interceptor project after two change orders were approved unanimously at the April 15 board of aldermen meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/30/25

Warrenton Mayor Eric Schlueter was sworn in for another term at the April 15 board of aldermen meeting.

Warrenton Board of Aldermen swears in aldermen, mayor

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen swore in aldermen and the mayor to new terms at the April 15 board meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/30/25

Outgoing Warrenton Alderman Steven Cullom, right, was presented with a plaque commemorating his service to the city by Mayor Eric Schlueter at the April 15 board meeting.

Outgoing Alderman Steven Cullom recognized for service to the Warrenton

Outgoing Alderman Steven Cullom was recognized for his service to the city at the April 15 Warrenton Board of Aldermen meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/29/25

Scenic Regional Library Warrenton Branch to host seminar on Historic Smith Chapel Cemetery

The Warrenton Branch of the Scenic Regional Library will host a seminar on the Historic Smith Chapel Cemetery on May 6 from 6-7 p.m. more

4/28/25

Dollar General plans to develop a lot on the northeast side of the intersection of Isabella Drive and Highway 47. The Warrenton Board of Aldermen had previously denied a site plan for the development but were forced to overturn their previous decision by a court order at their April 15 meeting.

Court orders Warrenton to approve Dollar General site plan on north side of city

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen voted unanimously, “by court order,” to approve the site plan and preliminary plat for a second Dollar General on April 15. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/24/25

Ceremony held at Warrenton Cemetery to commemorate veteran buried in unmarked grave

Members of veteran organizations gathered at the Warrenton City Cemetery on April 16 to memorialize a headstone for veteran and Warrenton native Lavoy “Corkie” Finch. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/23/25

Stephanie Tibbets, middle, shakes hands with lucy Swailes after Tibbets and Keith Harbison were sworn in to the Warren County R-III Board of Education. Both Tibbets and Harbison will serve in their first term on the board.

Warren County R-III Board of Education swears in new members

The Warren County R-III Board of Education swore in new members at its April 10 meeting. more

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 4/20/25

Heather Pokorny, left, and her sons Colton, 4, and Maverick, 7, dig through their stash of candy following the Easter egg hunt in Wright City at Diekroeger Park on April 12. The event in Wright City included hundreds of eggs and was divided into age groups. Kids also received a visit from the Easter Bunny at the park, who arrived with the Wright City Fire Protection District.

Wright City Parks and Fellowship Baptist Church hold Easter egg hunts April 12

Wright City Parks and Fellowship Baptist Church in Warrenton held Easter egg hunts April 12 in preparation for the Easter season. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/20/25

Malerie O'Brien raises her bid placard to purchase an ultimate outdoor adventure pack donated by Warrior Fans for $1,100. She continued to bid on the item against other suitors saying "it's a fundraiser and I want it."

Red and White Dinner Auction raises $96,000 for WISE Foundation

After an evening of libations, and donations, the WISE Foundation raised over $96,000 at the Red and White Dinner Auction on April 12. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/19/25

Warren County R-III School District approves approves resolution of $20 million in bond funds

The Warren County R-III Board of Education has unanimously approved a resolution to issue up to an additional $20 million in general obligation bonds. more

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 4/18/25

Pevely woman charged with forgery at multiple locations in Warren County

A Pevely woman was charged with forgery, stealing of $750 or more, money laundering or attempted money laundering, possession and possession of a forging instrument. more

4/16/25

Warrenton man charged with fraud, financial exploitation of an elderly person

Matthew Bligh, 31, of Warrenton, was charged with the fraudulent use of a debit card and financial exploitation of an elderly person on April 14. Both charges are felonies. more

4/15/25

Florissant man charged with burglary in Warren County

On April 11 and 13, 2024 Warrenton Police officers took three reports for burglary and theft from storage units at the Bestbox Storage Facility in Warrenton. more

4/15/25

Warrenton woman charged with endangering the welfare of a child

A Warrenton woman was charged with five counts of endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree stemming from incidents that took place between August and September 2024. more

4/15/25

Warrenton man charged with burglary in connection to September 2024 incident

Robert Leesman, 54, of Warrenton, was charged with first-degree burglary, a felony, in connection to a September 2024 incident. more

4/15/25