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State Senate nominee aims for accountability

By Adam RollinsStaff Writer For Republican nominee Ben Brown, bringing restraint and accountability to the state government is a major policy goal he hopes to carry into the Missouri Senate next … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 8/19/22

Bryant elected VFW Auxiliary National Jr. VP

Brenda Bryant of Hawk Point was elected National Junior Vice-President of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States Auxiliary at its 109th National Convention in Kansas City on July 21. … more

8/19/22

Stock image of an example tiny home. The structures can come in many different shapes and designs.

Advocates push for ‘tiny homes’ to be allowed in county

Advocates for affordable housing are encouraging the Warren County planning and zoning board to approve a proposal to allow construction of so-called “tiny homes” in certain areas of the … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 8/12/22

ANIMAL RESCUE – Volunteers at No Time To Spare Animal Rescue in Pendleton examine dogs that were recovered from run-down homes in Hawk Point and Warrenton. A total of about 50 dogs were recovered from deplorable conditions.

Animal rescue takes in dozens of dogs from two run-down homes

No Time To Spare Animal Rescue in Pendleton was recently involved in the recovery of dozens of dogs that volunteers say were living in deplorable conditions at homes in Hawk Point and … more

8/12/22

Special education fair is Aug. 20 in Wright City

Warren County Family Inclusion/SPED Support Group, along with Wright City Parks and Rec, is hosting a Special Education Resource Fair on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wil Heiliger … more

8/12/22

Tractor cruise set for Sept. 11

The Knights of Columbus will host their 15th annual Journey for Charity Tractor Cruise on Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, to benefit the food pantries of Franklin and Warren counties. The main donation … more

8/10/22

Prosecutor issues charges in three sex abuse cases

The Warren County Prosecutor’s office have issued criminal charges in three separate child sex abuse cases that allegedly occurred in 2019 and 2020. In the first case, Preston S. Clark, … more

8/9/22

PREPARED FOR RESCUE — Warrenton firefighters demonstrate the life vests, suit and rigid inflatable boat that are involved in swiftwater rescues. Pictured, from left, are junior firefighter Ashton Dabbs, firefighter Justin Mosher, Capt. Matt Dabbs, and firefighter Nolan Patterson. Capt. Dabbs and Mosher were on the boat during last week’s rescue, along with Chief Arron Lee of Winfield-Foley Fire District.

Lifesaving flood rescue was the result of training, preparation

During heavy rains and flash flooding last week, one local rescue call put dramatic emphasis on the types of incidents that emergency responders don’t see very often, but are a matter of life … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 8/5/22

Jonesburg man charged for drug trafficking

A man from Jonesburg has been charged with drug trafficking and four other felonies after being arrested at the Flying J truck stop in July, according to court records. Joshua E. Rook, 45, was … more

8/5/22

Three candidates dominate elections

In races for three county- and state-level primary elections, three candidates took ahold of dominant leads early in the local vote counting and didn’t slow down. Jeff Myers, Ben Brown, and … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 8/2/22

This computer rendering shows the basic exterior layout of a proposed 500,000-square-foot beef processing plant outside Foristell.

Beef plant construction to begin in August

American Foods Group LLC (AFG) has secured final backing and is ready to begin construction of their new, state-of-the-art beef harvest facility located in eastern Warren County. The anticipated … more

8/1/22

State and county election candidate profiles

Primary elections for party nominations for the Missouri State House of Representatives, Missouri State Senate, and Warren County elected offices will be held this Tuesday, Aug. 2. Each election, we … more

7/29/22

Local judge sends Monroe Co. killer to 30 years in prison

Judge Jason Lamb last week delivered a 30-year prison sentence to a man accused in a Monroe County killing in 2020. Judge Lamb presides over the 12th Circuit Court, which includes courtrooms in … more

7/29/22

SHELTER VISITOR — A member of a St. Charles County Girl Scout troop learns how to safely greet dogs during a 2021 visit to No Time To Spare Animal Rescue near Pendleton.

Animal shelter granted preliminary approval

Warren County’s planning and zoning board chose to allow an unusual compromise last week to resolve the issue of an animal shelter operating without a county conditional use permit (CUP). No … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 7/29/22

NURSE FOR SENATE — Merry-Noella Skaggs, of Pacific, a candidate for Missouri State Senate, describes how COVID vaccine mandates negatively impacted her career, while a lack of state requirements for healthcare staffing negatively harms patients. Skaggs was one of a dozen candidates who spoke at a forum in Warrenton Tuesday.

Candidates make their case to voters

Candidates for regional state and federal officers are making their case to local voters in the final weeks before primary elections on Aug. 2. Public forums in Wright City on July 19 and Warrenton … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 7/28/22

WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL — Veteran brothers Orville and Vincent Ruether, center, were among the attendees to an honor flight visit to Washington, D.C. They were joined by family members Kim Tarlas, left, and Cheryl Pisane, right.

Salute to service: Veterans honored with flight to tour capitol monuments

It’s been many years since Orville and Vincent Ruether wore the uniforms of active duty military men. But with a recent trip to the heart of military honors and memory in Washington, D.C., they … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 7/25/22

GALLERY: Greased pig scramble [Photo gallery]

The ever-popular Greased Pig Scramble returned again to the 2022 Warren County Fair. Children race to scramble across a mud pit, catch slick piglets and return them to a pen. To order photo … more

Cindy Gladden photos | 7/15/22

MoDOT plans $22M work here over 5 years

A statewide transportation improvement plan released by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission shows over $22 million in maintenance, engineering and construction planned for Warren … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 7/15/22

Child molestation charge filed

Authorities have charged a Troy-area man for an alleged child molestation offense that reportedly occurred in 2016. The incident was reported to the Warren County Sheriff’s Department on May … more

7/15/22

Animal shelter ruling set for next week

Operators of a Pendleton-area animal shelter are expected to get answers next week about what conditions are placed on the continued operation of the shelter. No Time To Spare Animal Rescue, a … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 7/15/22

‘Tiny home’ rules are topic of July 21 hearing

Warren County’s planning and zoning board will begin discussion next week about whether the county should allow development of ‘tiny home’ neighborhoods, and what regulations that … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 7/15/22

CORRALLING THE CHICKS — Four alumni 4-H or FFA contestants entered chickens in the Greatest Showmen competitions Friday, July 8, at the Warren County Fair in Warrenton. The chicken on the left, handled by Nathan Hummert, unfortunately flew the coop and joined spectators for a time, earning the “You Stink” award. Shawn Miederhoff, with his well-controlled chicken on the right, won the Greatest Showman award.

Farmers compete to show who’s got the down-home skills

Showing livestock at the Warren County Fair is serious business to the 4-H and FFA kids who work hard to raise and show their animals. But one not-so-serious event is geared to past showmen who want … more

Cindy Gladden, Correspondent | 7/15/22

GALLERY: Animal Costume Contest 2022 [Photo gallery]

Kids and their farm pets donned complementary outfits in an animal costume contest July 8 at the Warren County Fair. The winners this year were Sebi Cardoza and his chicken in biker-themed … more

Adam Rollins photos | 7/15/22

GALLERY: Greatest Showman and Super Farmer [Photo gallery]

Farm families and ag program alumni competed in two events July 8 at the Warren County Fair to see who would be crowned the Greatest Showman and this year's Super Farmers. Greatest Showman contenders … more

Cindy Gladden photos | 7/15/22

OUTSTANDING AUCTION — An exhibitor brings a steer up for sale at the July 7 livestock auction at the Warren County Fair. Over $447,000 was brought in by 167 youth exhibitors.

Another booming year of support for ag youth

Warren County’s agricultural community is celebrating another great year at the Warren County Fair after a week of animal shows and fun events that included an outpouring of financial support … more

Adam Rollins, Staff Writer | 7/15/22