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FRESH SIDEWALK — A newly poured section of sidewalk at Columbus Circle is part of recently completed paving connecting the north end of Warrenton to the I-70 corridor.

N. Highway 47 sidewalk built, but final work gets another extension

A sidewalk connecting the north end of Warrenton to the Interstate 70 corridor is fully paved, but unfinished site work along the route has left city leaders with one last bit of frustration as the … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 7/15/22

R-III plans $44M budget for next year

The Warren County R-III School Board recently approved a budget for the district’s 2022-2023 school year. The budget projects about $44.2 million in expenditures and about $41.3 million in … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 7/12/22

Free meals for all school kids could end this fall

Pandemic-era federal funding that provided free breakfast and lunch for all school children in the United States is set to expire this fall, shifting schools back to a system of need-based food … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 7/8/22

MOTEL TO RENTALS — The Relax Inn on Arlington Way in Warrenton will be converted into efficiency apartments for senior residents. The floorplan of the units will remain relatively unchanged, according to the new proprietors.

Motel converting to senior housing

New proprietors of a motel on Arlington Way in Warrenton are converting the building complex into efficiency apartments for senior residents. Lysa and Darren Stiern, of Warrenton, received … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 7/8/22

Parking on your lawn is now a ticketable offense in Warrenton

Warrenton residents who keep their spare vehicles parked on their lawn may soon be getting a visit and a warning from city code enforcement officers after aldermen last week declared such parking to … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 7/6/22

Lactation rooms plan approved by R-III School Board

The Warren County R-III School Board has approved a plan to designate one room in each school district building as an exclusive lactation support room. Missouri’s House Bill 432, passed in … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 7/5/22

OPERATING COSTS — This graph shows how nearly $9 million in operating expenses for the next year are allocated among the city of Warrenton’s different departments. Separately, the city is also budgeting about $6 million for major projects and equipment purchases, and about $3 million for debt payments.

Warrenton plans $18 million budget, will use COVID relief funds for employee raises

The city of Warrenton is taking advantage of federal COVID relief funds to supplement employee raises as part of an $18 million spending plan for the next fiscal year. City aldermen voted 4-0 … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 7/4/22

Two hospitalized, vehicle struck by construction truck

Two people from Warren County were hospitalized Thursday, June 30 after their vehicle was rear-ended by a construction truck in Wentzville, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol. Joan M. … more

7/1/22

MOBILE PANTRY — Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service staff member Michelle Ritter and volunteer Thom Johnson help distribute food at their mobile food pantry stop in Bruer Park on June 16.

Mobile food pantry feeds a need in struggling areas

Over the last couple months, families and the elderly at two locations in Warren County have received supplies of canned and fresh food from a service that aims to become an ongoing source of hope … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/28/22

MEDALISTS — Special Olympics athletes from Warren County display the gold medals they earned at the 2022 USA Games in Orlando, Florida. Pictured in front, from left, are Assistant Coach Julie Busken and athletes Emily Carroll, Brooke Timmerberg, Emily Green and Devin Bock. In back are athletes Jacob Ritter, Dillen Mayfield, Michael Mohrmann, Jonathan Martin, and Coach Rich Black.

Two Special Olympics teams bring home gold medals from national competition

Two Special Olympics teams from Warren County competing in the national USA Games in Florida this month got to take a victory lap as they returned home with gold medals around their necks. The … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/23/22

SEIZED DRUGS — Sheriff’s deputies seized multiple forms of illegal drugs and over $300 in an arrest last week.

Deputies catch alleged narcotics seller after vehicle and foot pursuit

Warren County Sheriff’s Deputies last week arrested an alleged drug peddler after a vehicle chase and foot pursuit near Warrenton. Larry E. Scarlet, 40, of Wright City, is charged with two … more

6/23/22

R-III School Board removes anti-recording language from new policy

The Warren County R-III School Board approved a proposed student discipline policy but removed a portion of the policy that said a student recording or posting a bullying incident to social media … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 6/21/22

Arming school staff debated at Warren County School Board

Warren County R-III community member and parent Carolyn Spraggs requested the Warren County R-III School Board look into authorizing use of school protection officers in the district during a recent … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 6/17/22

SENIOR SERVICES — Warren County Senior Center Director Sheryl Stefanski discusses her organization’s mission to feed and provide activities for seniors during a nonprofit showcase on June 13.

Nonprofits highlight need to Warrenton business leaders

The growing activity of nonprofit community organizations, and the growing need for their services, were on display at the annual Nonprofit Showcase hosted by the Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/17/22

Warrenton plans to raise water and sewer fees 4%

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen plans to increase water and sewer fees by 4 percent in August, continuing a practice of annual cost increases for the services. Aldermen discussed the rate … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/17/22

NECAC offers summer utility bill assistance

The North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) is reminding residents that the summer portion of the Energy Crisis Intervention Program began June 1. NECAC still has more than $1.4 million in … more

6/17/22

Gallery: Warrenton High School Graduation 2022 [Photo gallery]

Warrior pride was in the air as over 200 graduates made the walk across the commencement stage at Warrenton High School's 2022 graduation ceremony June 11. Students had a lot of joy and excitement to … more

Adam Rollins photos | 6/16/22

Warrenton student speakers Issiah Jones and Thomas Ray comment on how much life can change in a short time and remind their classmates of the difficulties they’ve overcome in the past four years.

Warrenton seniors reminded to make the best of their time

Few students have had quite as many lessons about how much life can change in a day than Warrenton High School’s Class of 2022. Although the COVID pandemic has loomed over education for two … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/15/22

Tessa Friedman is taking over as director of the Warrenton High School band program.

New band director takes over at Warrenton High School

After serving as the band director at Blackhawk Middle School for four years, Tessa Friedman is moving up to take the reins of the Warrenton High School band program. Warrenton High School … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 6/14/22

Workers at the Agape food pantry in Warrenton stock and organize shelves where clients can pick out grocery items that they need.

Food pantries struggle with rising demand

At a time when families are dealing with a rise in price on food necessities, two local food pantries say they’re seeing a surging number of struggling clients in recent months. At the same … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 6/10/22

R-III addressing need for lactation rooms at schools

Later this month, the Warren County R-III School Board will consider a policy for lactation support at district buildings. The board, during its most recent meeting, tabled voting on a … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 6/3/22

Warrenton adopts new law on handling aggressive dogs

The city of Warrenton has overhauled its law for handling dogs that injure or threaten people or other animals. The revamped law introduces a new system of home confinement for aggressive dogs, but … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 5/30/22

Man accused of planning courthouse bombing pleads to lesser charge

Joseph L. Lumetta, the man accused of planning to set off a pipe bomb in the Warren County Courthouse, has entered a plea to an illegal weapon charge and been sentenced to prison. Lumetta was … more

5/27/22

Memorial Day ceremonies on May 30

Area organizations are hosting several public ceremonies this Memorial Day, May 30, to honor military service members who have died while in service to their country. Community members are invited to … more

5/26/22

R-III baseball field drainage is targeted for project spending

The Warren County R-III School Board is moving to fix drainage problems at Warrenton High School’s baseball field. The main problem with the field is the water coming off the hillside into … more

John Rohlf, Staff Writer | 5/23/22