Warrenton - Warren County Record

Several Halloween events are scheduled this year in Warren County, starting next week. On Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m., the Warrenton Scenic Regional Library is hosting “Monsters of … more

10/21/22

R-III board passes imagery review policy, but not official logo

The Warren County R-III School Board last week formally approved official district colors and a district mascot. The board voted 5-0 to approve a policy establishing the school colors and mascot. … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 10/21/22

Property taxes adjusted for 2022

By Adam RollinsStaff Writer Property tax rates for local governments, school boards, and other taxing entities have been set for 2022. Each year, every entity that collects property taxes must … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/19/22

St. Charles attorney takes over as Warrenton’s legal advisor

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen has selected an attorney and law firm based in St. Charles to replace longtime city attorney Christopher Graville, after Graville declined to renew his contract that … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/17/22

Volunteers with Faith Christian Family Church clean the exterior of a home in Lakeview Estates as part of the church's Serve Day event in October.

Serve Day a success in local communities

Volunteers from Servant’s Heart, the outreach ministry of Faith Christian Family Church, outfitted in red T-shirts, showed up to bless the community on Saturday, Oct. 1 for their annual Serve … more

10/14/22

Citywide Halloween decorating contest

The City of Warrenton invites individuals, families and business owners to decorate their Warrenton home and/or business for their chance at a prize. To enter, simply send a photo of the exterior … more

10/14/22

Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape

The Warrenton Fire Protection District is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15. This year’s … more

10/14/22

LEARNING TECHNOLOGY — New STEM kits carried by Scenic Regional Library branches, such as the green energy kit seen here, offer educational games and activities that introduce young learners to a wide range of topics.

Libraries add STEM kits for fun, interactive learning

The Scenic Regional Library system has added a new form of fun, interactive learning products to the collection of items that community members can take home. At the beginning of October, the … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/13/22

This site map submitted by the developer shows the area that would be dedicated to proposed apartments at the mall in Warrenton. Most of the green space for the units is in a thin strip of land behind the mall, near the railroad tracks.

Mall apartments opposed by P&Z board

A committee of citizen advisors has voted to oppose construction of a 99-unit apartment building at the Shoppes at Warrenton mall, potentially setting up a rejection vote when the issue comes before … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/13/22

NEW HEALTH CENTER — SSM Health’s planned new facility in Warrenton will provide primary care, physical therapy, and other outpatient services.

New health facility announced in Warrenton

By Adam Rollins Staff Writer SSM Health is planning to build a new healthcare facility in Warrenton on the east side of the Schnucks parking lot. The medical office will be over 15,500 … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/7/22

HANDS AND FEET — Sally McLuckie, front, and Chris Raab were among a group of volunteers from College United Methodist Church who came to help clean out overgrown flower beds at the Warren County Senior Center, a nonprofit agency that provides food and a social setting for area senior citizens.

Church members share goodwill in community

On a Sunday morning in mid-September, the Congregation of College United Methodist Church in Warrenton embarked on what they hope will become an annual tradition of community service. Spearheaded … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/7/22

Join firefighters to learn about house fire escape planning

If the smoke alarm sounded in your home today, would everyone know exactly what to do to escape safely? If the answer is “no,” then start planning! On Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the … more

10/7/22

‘THE PROMENADE’ — This rendering of a proposed apartment building, dubbed ‘The Promenade at the Shoppes,’ shows the proposed layout for the facility’s front face and courtyard.

Warrenton blocks tax break talk until after apartment hearings

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen has voted against any consideration of tax breaks for proposed apartments at the Shoppes at Warrenton mall until that project has been separately granted permission to … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 10/6/22

Schools join program that pays teachers for extra work

The Warrenton County R-III and Wright City R-II school districts have both approved plans to implement a “career ladder” program partially funded by the state. The career … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 10/4/22

Early talks begin about possible new R-III school

Warren County R-III district administrators, board members and residents of the community provided feedback last week on how the district could utilize over $20 million in future funds for a … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 10/3/22

Warrenton awards $930,000 bid for Veterans Memorial Parkway sidewalk

In an ongoing effort to make all of the city’s major roads safe for pedestrians, the Warrenton Board of Aldermen last week approved a nearly $930,000 bid to build a sidewalk along Veterans … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 9/30/22

LEARNING THE HOOP — Zach Worley, 9, left, took some tips from “Callico,” Callie Compton, an entertainer from Circus Kaput during the Warrenton Fall Festival held Saturday, Sept. 24, from noon to 9:30 p.m. Butch Wax & the Hollywoods provided live music during the afternoon with Sawyer Brown featured that evening. A variety of vendors, food trucks and kids activities filled Main Street during the event.

Warrenton delighted with how Fall Festival turned out

Warrenton’s annual Fall Festival on Sept. 24 was, by all accounts, a major success as thousands of people came downtown to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, shopping and music. “It … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 9/29/22

R-III Board continues to wrestle with staffing challenge

The Warren County R-III School District administration is looking at ways to retain staff after seeing an increase in turnover from last school year. The school district’s turnover … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 9/26/22

Warren County Handicapped Services took on significant debt to provide a new facility for educational and recreational programs. The nonprofit is one of three agencies receiving $250,000 ARPA funding to assist with its costs.

Three nonprofits were largest recipients of ARPA funds

Out of the $3.4 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding that was allocated by the Warren County Commission in late August, $750,000 is going to three nonprofit agencies that … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 9/23/22

Warrenton aldermen raise speed limits on five roads

Warrenton residents who have long shaken their heads at the relatively low speed limits on several city roads are getting their way, after the city’s board of aldermen voted to raise speed … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 9/22/22

R-III school board drops talk of official logo

The Warren County R-III School Board continued to sort through the question of official district imagery, mascot and colors during a policy discussion on Sept. 8. The board held the first reading … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 9/19/22

MALL APARTMENTS — A developer is asking Warrenton to help secure tax breaks for proposed construction of a four-story apartment building at the Shoppes at Warrenton mall. This image provided by the developer shows a rendering of the proposed building.

Mall developer wants tax breaks to build apartments

Property development firm Raul Walters Properties, owner of the Shoppes at Warrenton mall, is asking the Warrenton city government to consider helping the company acquire tax breaks to build a … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 9/16/22

Warrenton Homecoming Parade 2022 [Photo gallery]

The Warren County School District held its annual homecoming parade through downtown Warrenton on Sunday, Sept. 11, with a drive-in movie theme. To order photo reprints, call 636-456-6397. more

Adam Rollins photos | 9/16/22

School District wants input on future projects, possible bond

Public input for future construction projects is invited at a Sept. 22 work session of the Warren County R-III School Board. With the school district paying down current debts, district leaders … more

9/16/22

GALLERY: The Wall That Heals memorial and education [Photo gallery]

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., visited Warrenton from Sept. 8-11. Accompanying the wall were educational exhibits about the … more

Adam Rollins photos | 9/15/22