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Warrensburg senior Erika Bloom takes an at-bat against Boonville on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.
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Warrensburg softball falls to Boonville in home tournament championship
The B-21 Raider program is on track and continues flight testing at Northrop Grumman’s manufacturing facility on Edwards Air Force Base, California. The B-21 will have an open architecture to integrate new technologies and respond to future threats across the spectrum of operations. The B-21 Long Range Strike Family of Systems will greatly enhance mission effectiveness and Joint interoperability in advanced threat environments, strengthening U.S. deterrence and strategic advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo)

B-21 Raider to be stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE —  Congressman Mark Alford announced on Tuesday, Sept. 10, that the U.S. Air Force has officially approved Whiteman Air Force Base to be the second operating base for the upcoming B-21 Raider - the replacement for the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber.
Leeton Superintendent Adam Easterwood, right, shakes hands with actor and Greenlights Grant Initiative's Matthew McConaughey, left, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in New York. 

Leeton Superintendent Adam Easterwood guest stars on Good Morning America

LEETON — When Adam Easterwood took over as the Leeton R-X School District Superintendent in July 2023, he wouldn’t have guessed where it would lead him.

JCALP schedules events for National Adult and Family Literacy Week

The Johnson County Adult Literacy Program has four events scheduled for National Adult and Family Literacy Week between Sunday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 21.
Deborah Mitchell

Anxiety first, excitement next

As I sit at my computer, my mind is cascading, but my fingers are frozen. Okay, not frozen. After all, words are appearing on the page, and they didn’t get there by mental telepathy.

Crash Reports for Sept. 13

Chilhowee driver seriously injured in Johnson County mishap
A large American flag is held high from a fire truck ladder above 2,977 small flags, signifying the lives lost 23 years ago on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the University of Central Missouri Quad. The flags were placed on Friday, Sept. 6 by UCM Military and Veterans Services staff with the help of the UCM Army ROTC Fighting Mules Battalion and DET 440 Air Force ROTC cadets.

UCM observes Patriot Day to honor the lives lost 23 years ago

WARRENSBURG —The University of Central Missouri held a moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York; the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.; and the hijacking and crash of a passenger airplane in a Pennsylvania field during a ceremony Wednesday at the UCM Quad.

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Warrensburg City Council approves solid waste and recycling service despite resident outcry

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg City Council was met by a room full of residents ahead of its Sept. 9 meeting, with some members of the public upset with the city’s solid waste proposal.

Missouri Supreme Court rules amendment legalizing abortion will remain on ballot

Missourians will have the opportunity to vote to enshrine abortion in the state constitution this November, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
The Johnson County Fire Protection District fights a fire July 5, 2020, at Harmony Baptist Church located at 805 S.E. 251 Road, north of Leeton. More than four years later, an arrest was made in the case Monday, Sept. 9. 

Charges filed in 2020 Leeton Harmony Baptist Church arson

A Raymore man has been charged in connection to an arson that burnt Leeton’s Harmony Baptist Church to the ground in July 2020.
While UCM football players warm up for their game, a live mule stretches its legs out before Saturday's festivities at the Audrey J. Walton Stadium. 

PHOTOS: UCM, Warrensburg community turn out for Get the Red Out

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No. 2 Central Missouri upset by Central Oklahoma

Neither No. 2 Central Missouri nor Central Oklahoma found their way into the endzone during the first 15 minutes of competition Saturday, Sept. 14, at Chad Richison Stadium in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Warrensburg XC runs in Forest Park Invitational

A pair of Warrensburg cross country runners competed in the Forest Park Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 14, at Forest Park in St. Louis.  Sophomore Carson Hennrich finished …

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Gathering Coffee House gives UCM students a new coffee home

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WARRENSBURG  — Just north of the University of Central Missouri campus, a new coffee shop is available to students and Warrensburg residents alike.

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Star-Journal, Democrat parent company sold to Carpenter Media Group

WARRENSBURG — Carpenter Media Group and Phillips Media Group announced Friday, Aug. 30 they have reached an agreement for CMG to acquire the Warrensburg Star-Journal and Sedalia Democrat, along with PMG’s other 14 papers spread across Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois.
All Starz Barbershop owner Willie Taylor cuts the hair of a child for free during a past “Fresh 4 Success” event. The 2024 event will be its eighth annual and will run from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, August 12. 

All-Starz set to host annual back-to-school “Fresh 4 Success” event

WARRENSBURG — All-Starz Barbershop of Warrensburg will hold its eighth annual “Fresh 4 Success” back-to-school event from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, August 12, at the shop located at 139 W. Pine St.
Scott and Paula Walker stand outside their store on Friday, July 26, at Walker’s 5 & 10 Variety in Holden. After 34 years, Walker's is closing its business on August 3rd. 

Walker’s 5&10 Variety closing up shop

HOLDEN — It is no secret that many nickel-and-dime variety stores have hit their shelf life.
Warrensburg Chamber sponsors and members enjoy a barbecue dinner and listen to the awards ceremony on Thursday, July 25, at the Twin Oaks Event Center.

Warrensburg Chamber hosts 2024 “Champions of Business” awards

WARRENSBURG — Twin Oaks Event Center hosted the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards and Social event on Thursday, July 25, celebrating the theme of “Champions of Business” and the chamber’s 70th year of operation.
Central Bank President and CEO Marshall Abney cuts the ribbon celebrating his bank's 40th anniversary in Warrensburg on Tuesday, July 16, at Central Bank.

Central Bank crosses 40th anniversary in Warrensburg

WARRENSBURG — In 1984, a new bank opened its doors in Warrensburg.
Police & Crash Reports
Gabriel A. Laclair, 43, was arrested on Aug. 12 for peace disturbance as he was attempting to break into a residence in the 1000 block of Cheatham Court. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, processed and released.
Inoky Joseph, 19, was arrested on Aug. 5 for domestic assault. Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Ming Street in reference to a domestic disturbance. A female subject reported that she was assaulted by a known male subject. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked and released with a citation.
Arkansas driver in serious condition after Johnson County collision
Warrensburg woman hurt in Johnson County accident

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UCM Board of Governors approves contracts, schedules and emeritus status at August meeting

The University of Central Missouri Board of Governors met on Aug. 22, at the Warrensburg campus for committee and plenary sessions.
The Jubilee Council of the Knights of Columbus of Warrensburg pose for a photo with staff members at Maple Grove Elementary after donating 72 coats for Warrensburg R-VI School District kids. 

Warrensburg Knights of Columbus donates 72 coats for Warrensburg School District

WARRENSBURG — The Jubilee Council of the Knights of Columbus of Warrensburg delivered 72 coats to the Warrensburg R-VI School District as part of its Coats for Kids program.
Warrensburg Schools Foundation Board members awarded the Time for a Tune Up! grant to Jacquelyn Starr and Sarah Ray on Friday, Aug. 23. 

Warrensburg Schools foundation announces Classroom Impact Grants

The Warrensburg Schools Foundation announced the recipients of its 2024-2025 Classroom Impact Grants on Friday, Aug. 23.

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Curtis named to Missouri State summer dean's list

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Gwen Rockwood

The house is rife with interspecies strife

I thought empty nesting would be more peaceful. But as soon as the kids moved to college last month, a war broke out on the home front.

Welcoming a bit of wild

This year has been a good year in the garden and hopefully you have found it the same in your part of Missouri.
Bennet Bodenstein

Break free with the flavors of Unshackled

I recently came across several wines that carried the very unusual brand name of Unshackled which, just by this name alone piqued my interest.
Gwen Rockwood

My night with a unicorn

It has never happened before and will probably never happen again. But it happened once, and it was thrilling.

Consider faith, love and hope

In his letter to the church in Corinth, Paul encourages Christians to live life with faith, hope and love. This morning, I am considering how I as a pastor do those things. 

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Letter: American Red Cross has responded to a year of crises

Dear Editor:   2022 has been a year of crisis — both seen and unseen — for families and communities. The big crises the American Red Cross has responded to include …

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