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 …
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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7/12/22
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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 …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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7/8/22
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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 …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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7/6/22
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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 …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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7/4/22
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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 …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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6/23/22
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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 …
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John Rohlf, Staff Writer
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6/17/22
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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 …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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6/17/22
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Gallery: Warrenton High School Graduation 2022
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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 …
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Adam Rollins photos
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6/16/22
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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 …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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6/10/22
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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 …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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5/30/22
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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 …
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5/27/22
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Staff of the Warren County Ambulance District are voicing their support for the district’s interim chief to be promoted to permanently lead ambulance operations.
In a letter delivered to the …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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5/20/22
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The annual Concert in the Park series is returning to Warrenton and Marthasville each month through August on the second and fourth Fridays, respectively.
Dyer Park in Warrenton will host The …
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5/13/22
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Members of area law enforcement and first responder agencies will hold their annual torch run for Special Olympics on Friday, May 13.
The torch run is a yearly event that raises awareness for …
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5/12/22
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A group designed to help parents with children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities is getting its start in the area and providing answers to difficult questions.
Warren County …
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Cindy Gladden, Correspondent
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4/29/22
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The Warren County R-III School District recently commemorated the teacher and support staff member of the year for the district, celebrating the contributions of two women who work every day to …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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4/25/22
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While the makeup of the Warren County R-III School Board hasn’t changed all that much after this month’s elections, two incumbent board members who were re-elected April 5 say they have …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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4/22/22
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Warren County Ambulance District’s chief officer and a deputy chief have unexpectedly retired from their positions with the district.
Chief Tim Flake and Deputy Chief Mike Eskew submitted …
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4/21/22
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Warrenton city leaders want answers about when the contractor hired to build a sidewalk along North Highway 47 will finish the work, and when parts of the new sidewalk already damaged by stormwater …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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4/13/22
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The Warren County Farmers and Artisans Market will return in late April to bring fresh produce, flowers and hand-made crafts to the Warrenton and Wright City communities. Market events will begin on …
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4/8/22
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WISE Foundation, the community fundraising organization that supports Warrenton-area education, celebrated a monumental success in the return of its annual fundraiser this year, selling out tickets …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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4/7/22
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Warrenton-area voters broke heavily in favor of established school board members and a retired educator during local school board elections on April 5.
Incumbents Ginger Schenck and Sarah Janes …
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4/5/22
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In a tight race with low voter turnout, former Alderman Gary Miller is now future Alderman Gary Miller after the longtime public servant won the election in Warrenton Ward 3 on Tuesday.
167 voters …
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4/5/22
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Elections for local city governments, school boards, and emergency service districts will be held this Tuesday, April 5. Each election, we ask the candidates in competitive races to complete a …
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3/31/22
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Scooter’s Coffee, a national chain of small, drive-thru coffee shops is opening a franchise location in Warrenton, offering to fill an often noted gap in on-the-go food offerings of the …
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Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
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3/24/22
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