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FOURTH-PLACE FINISH — Warrenton coach Chad Berrey (left) congratulates Rose Renshaw as Renshaw rounds third base after hitting a home run during last week’s state semifinal game against Kearney held in Springfield. The Lady Warriors, making their third state appearance, wound up fourth in Class 4. They fell 6-3 to Kearney and 10-0 to Washington.
Warrenton’s improbable playoff run defied early expectations
Despite falling in a pair of games at last week’s state tournament, members of the Warrenton softball team stressed the strides the team had over the course of the season, including multiple … more
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LAUGHTER LIFTS HEARTS — Comedian Robert G. Lee brought his own brand of fun to the Pregnancy Options Center banquet held Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Child Evangelism Fellowship campus. In addition to keeping the audience in laughter, Lee talked about God’s creation and how precious life is to his family. He encouraged the more than 250 in attendance to give their money to an organization that is ready to help people. More than $50,000 was raised during the event.
Donors raise nearly $50,000 for Pregnancy Options Center
Experiencing an unexpected pregnancy can pose one of the biggest and most emotional challenges a young woman or couple can imagine. Since the idea came about in 2016, later opening its doors in 2018, … more
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PROJECT PLANS — This rendering submitted to the city of Warrenton shows how the new Orscheln store will be arranged between Schnucks and Interstate 70. It also shows a substantial retaining wall that will be needed to provide for adequate parking.
Orscheln’s new store is approved; likely to be Tractor Supply in future
The Warrenton Board of Aldermen has granted approval for a new Orscheln Farm and Home store to be constructed on the north side of the Schnucks store on Veterans Memorial Parkway. The new store … more
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MALL APARTMENTS — A proposal to allow construction of a four-story apartment building at the Shoppes at Warrenton mall has been rejected.
Divided aldermen reject mall apartment project
A proposal to build a four-story apartment building at the Shoppes at Warrenton mall has been rejected by the Warrenton Board of Aldermen, who were not persuaded by a new round of statements about … more
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A year later, cities still holding on to ARPA money
More than a year after local governments began receiving large monetary grants through the 2021 federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), two cities have allocated part of their share, while several … more
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NEW ORSCHELN STORE — This rendering shows the intended exterior design of a proposed new Orscheln Farm and Home store in Warrenton. The store would be located on the north side of the Schnucks plaza and will be twice the size of Warrenton’s current Orscheln store.
Orscheln planning new Warrenton store
Orscheln Farm and Home is planning to build a new store building in Warrenton that will share a plaza with the Schnucks grocery store. The store will be more than 39,000 square feet and will be … more
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Halloween events in Warren County
Several Halloween events are scheduled this year in Warren County, starting next week. On Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 5:30 p.m., the Warrenton Scenic Regional Library is hosting “Monsters of … more
R-III board passes imagery review policy, but not official logo
The Warren County R-III School Board last week formally approved official district colors and a district mascot. The board voted 5-0 to approve a policy establishing the school colors and mascot. … more
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Property taxes adjusted for 2022
By Adam RollinsStaff Writer Property tax rates for local governments, school boards, and other taxing entities have been set for 2022. Each year, every entity that collects property taxes must … more
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John Young
St. Charles attorney takes over as Warrenton’s legal advisor
The Warrenton Board of Aldermen has selected an attorney and law firm based in St. Charles to replace longtime city attorney Christopher Graville, after Graville declined to renew his contract that … more
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Volunteers with Faith Christian Family Church clean the exterior of a home in Lakeview Estates as part of the church's Serve Day event in October.
Serve Day a success in local communities
Volunteers from Servant’s Heart, the outreach ministry of Faith Christian Family Church, outfitted in red T-shirts, showed up to bless the community on Saturday, Oct. 1 for their annual Serve … more
Citywide Halloween decorating contest
The City of Warrenton invites individuals, families and business owners to decorate their Warrenton home and/or business for their chance at a prize. To enter, simply send a photo of the exterior … more
Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape
The Warrenton Fire Protection District is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15. This year’s … more
LEARNING TECHNOLOGY — New STEM kits carried by Scenic Regional Library branches, such as the green energy kit seen here, offer educational games and activities that introduce young learners to a wide range of topics.
Libraries add STEM kits for fun, interactive learning
The Scenic Regional Library system has added a new form of fun, interactive learning products to the collection of items that community members can take home. At the beginning of October, the … more
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This site map submitted by the developer shows the area that would be dedicated to proposed apartments at the mall in Warrenton. Most of the green space for the units is in a thin strip of land behind the mall, near the railroad tracks.
Mall apartments opposed by P&Z board
A committee of citizen advisors has voted to oppose construction of a 99-unit apartment building at the Shoppes at Warrenton mall, potentially setting up a rejection vote when the issue comes before … more
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NEW HEALTH CENTER — SSM Health’s planned new facility in Warrenton will provide primary care, physical therapy, and other outpatient services.
New health facility announced in Warrenton
By Adam Rollins Staff Writer SSM Health is planning to build a new healthcare facility in Warrenton on the east side of the Schnucks parking lot. The medical office will be over 15,500 … more
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HANDS AND FEET — Sally McLuckie, front, and Chris Raab were among a group of volunteers from College United Methodist Church who came to help clean out overgrown flower beds at the Warren County Senior Center, a nonprofit agency that provides food and a social setting for area senior citizens.
Church members share goodwill in community
On a Sunday morning in mid-September, the Congregation of College United Methodist Church in Warrenton embarked on what they hope will become an annual tradition of community service. Spearheaded … more
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Join firefighters to learn about house fire escape planning
If the smoke alarm sounded in your home today, would everyone know exactly what to do to escape safely? If the answer is “no,” then start planning! On Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the … more
‘THE PROMENADE’ — This rendering of a proposed apartment building, dubbed ‘The Promenade at the Shoppes,’ shows the proposed layout for the facility’s front face and courtyard.
Warrenton blocks tax break talk until after apartment hearings
The Warrenton Board of Aldermen has voted against any consideration of tax breaks for proposed apartments at the Shoppes at Warrenton mall until that project has been separately granted permission to … more
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Schools join program that pays teachers for extra work
The Warrenton County R-III and Wright City R-II school districts have both approved plans to implement a “career ladder” program partially funded by the state.  The career … more
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Early talks begin about possible new R-III school
Warren County R-III district administrators, board members and residents of the community provided feedback last week on how the district could utilize over $20 million in future funds for a … more
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Warrenton awards $930,000 bid for Veterans Memorial Parkway sidewalk
In an ongoing effort to make all of the city’s major roads safe for pedestrians, the Warrenton Board of Aldermen last week approved a nearly $930,000 bid to build a sidewalk along Veterans … more
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LEARNING THE HOOP — Zach Worley, 9, left, took some tips from “Callico,” Callie Compton, an entertainer from Circus Kaput during the Warrenton Fall Festival held Saturday, Sept. 24, from noon to 9:30 p.m. Butch Wax & the Hollywoods provided live music during the afternoon with Sawyer Brown featured that evening. A variety of vendors, food trucks and kids activities filled Main Street during the event.
Warrenton delighted with how Fall Festival turned out
Warrenton’s annual Fall Festival on Sept. 24 was, by all accounts, a major success as thousands of people came downtown to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, shopping and music. “It … more
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R-III Board continues to wrestle with staffing challenge
The Warren County R-III School District administration is looking at ways to retain staff after seeing an increase in turnover from last school year.  The school district’s turnover … more
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Warren County Handicapped Services took on significant debt to provide a new facility for educational and recreational programs. The nonprofit is one of three agencies receiving $250,000 ARPA funding to assist with its costs.
Three nonprofits were largest recipients of ARPA funds
Out of the $3.4 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding that was allocated by the Warren County Commission in late August, $750,000 is going to three nonprofit agencies that … more
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