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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

Warrenton Board approves budget adjustments at April 1 meeting

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen approved a budget adjustment increasing the city’s planned expenditures for fiscal 2025 by just shy of $240,000 following a request by Finance Director Meghan Waelder at their April 1 meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/12/25

Scenic Regional Library Warrenton Branch soliciting donations

Members of the Friends of the Library for the Scenic Regional Library Warrenton Branch will be soliciting donations from local businesses. more

4/12/25

The Warrenton ACES state team are front row, from left, Becca Spencer, Charlotte Sibert, Mykenzy Sebastian and Jaydyn Hopper. Middle row, from left, Malia Hopper, Elizabeth White, Tyler Simpson, Alice Briggs and Danny Middleton. Back row, from left, Rylan Arndt, Bradyn Sanders, Wade Petersmeyer, Shamad Henry and Noah Cline.

Warrenton ACES headed to state

The Warrenton ACES team had a strong performance at the sectionals competition on March 12, securing second place and earning a spot at the state competition at Eastern Illinois University on April … more

4/11/25

Holy Rosary School and PSR students received the Holy Spirit at their confirmation March 22 at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis. Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski officiated the ceremony making them full members of the Catholic Church.

Holy Rosary Happenings

Holy Rosary School and PSR students received the Holy Spirit at their confirmation March 22 at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis. more

4/11/25

WISE Foundation seeking donations for annual auction on April 12

The WISE Foundation is gearing up for its annual Red and White Dinner on April 12. more

4/11/25

Warrenton Fire Protection District passes tax increase, bond issue after over a decade of attempts

Prop L and Prop F both passed Tuesday night, representing the culmination of over a decade of efforts from the Warrenton Fire Protection District to ask voters for much-needed funding. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/10/25

Two charged with endangering the welfare of a child, drug trafficking in Warrenton

Two Warrenton residents were charged with first degree endangerment of a child and second degree drug trafficking in connection to a November 2023 incident. more

4/9/25