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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

Warrenton man charged with burglary, stealing

Robert Carnes, 46, of Warrenton, was charged with second-degree burglary and stealing of $750 or more, both felonies, from a storage unit in Warrenton. more

4/7/25

The Warren County R-III School District celebrated its board members for Board of Education Appreciation Month. Pictured are the R-III board members with posters made by students at the Hopwell Academy Early Childhood Center. Front row, from left, Jeff Schneider, Franci Schwartz and Sarah James. Back row, from left, Rich Barton, Carolyn Spraggs, Deanna Zwyers and Ginger Schenck.

Warren County R-III School District recognizes secretary, board members at March 13 meeting

Members of the Warren County R-III School District and its secretary were recognized at their March 13 meeting. more

4/6/25

Warren County R-III School District approves bus bid

The Warren County R-III Board of Education unanimously approved a bid from Midwest Transit Equipment for three new school buses for the 2025-26 school year on March 13. more

4/5/25

Warren County Historical Society hosting exhibit of Billy Lee Collections

The Warren County Historical Society is proud to host an exhibit of Wright City native Billy Lee’s rare custard glass collection, alongside a selection of instruments he meticulously crafted including his first fiddle. more

4/1/25

Pictured: Harley Taylor, left, and her daughter, Katie Taylor, right, serve food at Holy Rosary's fish fry.

Holy Rosary Catholic Church continues fish fries

Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Warrenton continued to hold its annual fish fries on March 21. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 4/1/25

Warrenton man charged with domestic assault, property damage

Warren County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a physical domestic assault in progress on the afternoon of March 28. more

3/31/25

Warrenton board enacts significant changes to variance fees

The application fees for a residential or commercial variance in Warrenton have increased from $125 to $1,500, after the board approved the measure at its March 18 meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/31/25

Warrenton student scores perfect 36 on ACT

Alice Briggs, a senior at Warrenton High School earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36 on her ACT test. Roughly one quarter of 1% of students who take the ACT earn a top … more

3/31/25

Warrenton board votes to sunset half-cent capital improvement sales tax

The Warrenton Board of Aldermen voted to sunset one of the city’s two half-cent sales taxes for capital improvements at their March 18 meeting. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/30/25

R-III approves negotiated agreement for teacher pay, among other items

The Warren County R-III Board of Education recently approved its 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement with a unanimous 7-0 vote on March 13. more

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer | 3/29/25

Firefighters combat the remains of a blaze at the Abundant Life Church property on March 18.

Warrenton Fire Protection District returns to voters again with two ballot measures on April 8 election

Warrenton voters will be asked once again to approve two ballot measures for the Warrenton Fire Protection District. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/27/25

Mrs. Katie Gentry, left, and Lydia Clodfelter, right.

Daniel Boone Elementary names Teacher of the Month

Daniel Boone named its Teacher of the Month for February. more

3/24/25

MoDOT: Westbound I-70 ramp off Highway 47 to see nighttime closures next week

The westbound on ramp from Interstate 70 to Highway 47 will see nighttime closures next week. more

3/23/25

The former Denny's location, where signage was removed on March 3. Casa Tequila plans to occupy the building at the beginning of next year.

Warrenton Denny’s closes, Casa Tequila plans to move in

The Warrenton Denny’s officially closed its doors on March 3, as workers removed the signage from the building and locked the doors that afternoon. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/22/25

Warrenton citywide traffic study remains open

The city of Warrenton is still soliciting responses to their citywide traffic study. more

3/21/25

Two contested races for Warrenton Board of Aldermen to be decided in April 8 election

Warrenton Candidates: Steven Cullom and Christine Wait in Ward II and Roger Romaker and Melissa Jepsen in Ward III will compete for two contested seats in the April 8 election. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/20/25

The WFPD responded to a fire at the Abundant Life Church property on March 18 around 11 a.m.

Suspect charged in Abundant Life Church property fire

Darek McMahon, 34, of Warrenton, was charged with two counts of second-degree arson and six counts of burning following the fire at the Abundant Life Church property that started during the late morning of March 18. more

By Jack Underwood, Staff Writer | 3/20/25

Firefighters from the Warrenton Fire Protection District responded to a fire in the Lakeview Estates community early this morning.

Warrenton has second fire in as many days

The Warrenton Fire Protection District responded to a fire in the Lakeview Estates community early this morning. more

By Record Staff | 3/19/25