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Warrensburg sophomore Calvin Werner attacks the ball against Webb City during the Class 2 District 7 semifinal round Tuesday, May 7, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.
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Warrensburg boys tennis advances to district final
Warrensburg Mayor Bruce Uhler, right, presents Community Development City Planner Kristin Dyer, left, with a designation signifying Warrensburg and Johnson County as a World War II Heritage City on Friday, May 3, at the Warrensburg Visitors Center.

Johnson County and Warrensburg designated as a World War II Heritage City

WARRENSBURG – Johnson County, and more specifically Warrensburg, has a rich history and involvement in worldwide affairs, as it was designated as an American World War II Heritage City.

Police Reports - May 6, 2024

John T. Campbell Jr., 48, was arrested on April 8 for driving with a revoked license after a traffic stop near South Maguire Street. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked and released with multiple citations.

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Life Line to host health screenings in Warrensburg
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WMMC President earns board certification

Darinda J. Dick, MSN, RN, FACHE, President and CEO of Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, has completed her board certification in healthcare management, earning her designation among the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).

Man charged after one injured in weekend shooting

A man has been charged after a weekend shooting in Warrensburg that left one person injured.
A sea of caps and gowns line the floor at the 2 p.m. commencement ceremony, as students wait to become alumni of the University of Central Missouri on Saturday, May 4, at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center. Graduate students were recognized during a commencement ceremony Friday evening, May 3, and a total of three undergraduate ceremonies took place Saturday.

Photos: UCM celebrates 2024 commencement ceremonies

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Community Calendar for May 7 through May 13

To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to hollyb@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123.

UCM Theatre and Dance presents awards, scholarships at annual banquet

University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance hosted its annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet on April 27 on the Highlander Stage on the UCM campus. UCM’s Theta Alpha Phi, National Theatre Honorary Fraternity, hosted the banquet with nearly 75 faculty, students, and guests, awarding 41 scholarships worth $59,000 to current and incoming Theatre and Dance students.

United Way presents grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters and Johnson County United Way are continuing their partnership to benefit Johnson County youth.

Crash Reports - May 7, 2024

Warrensburg woman hurt in accident

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Jennies golf's season ends in DII Central Regional

Central Missouri women’s golf’s season reached an end with a fourth-place finish in the NCAA Division II Central Regional on Wednesday, May 8, at the Hillcrest Country Club in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Crest Ridge sophomore Erin Harms throws a pitch against Concordia in the Class 1 District 8 semifinal round Tuesday, May 7, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.

Crest Ridge softball finishes runner-up in C1D8 tournament

WARRENSBURG — Crest Ridge softball’s youthful season reached an end with a 4-1 loss to Concordia in the Class 1 District 8 championship Tuesday, May 7, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.

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Warrensburg Farmers' Market preparing for 2024 season

Hayden Morelan of Hayden's Sweets makes cotton candy during the Warrensburg Farmers' Market on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in downtown Warrensburg. Morelan is returning for the 2024 season, which begins with the Moonlight Market on April 27 and the first regular Saturday on May 4.
A true sign that summer is on its way, the Warrensburg Farmers’ Market will host its annual Moonlight Market on Saturday, April 27, followed by the first Saturday of the regular season on Saturday, May 4.

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A Beer, Wine, & Spirit Stroll participant views the assortment of wines from Stone Hill Winery of Hermann available to try on Saturday, April 20, at Marmee's and Borgman's. 

Sold out Beer, Wine, & Spirit Stroll takes over Downtown Warrensburg

WARRENSBURG – Warrensburg Main Street and the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce combined efforts Saturday for their fourth annual Beer, Wine, & Spirit Stroll in the downtown area.
Volunteers Monica Mitcheltree, left, and Max Ridenhour talk with students who stop by the charity table during a Reality Check event hosted by Central Bank on Thursday, April 11 at Crest Ridge High School.

Central Bank hosts Reality Check at Crest Ridge

During the 2023-24 school year, Central Bank visited multiple schools in the Warrensburg area. Most recently, the bank hosted a Reality Check at Crest Ridge High School.
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Warrensburg’s DayStar Filters gives a glimpse of the eclipse

WARRENSBURG – As the moon passed over the sun on Monday, April 8, it offered millions of American viewers the opportunity to see a total solar eclipse for the first time since 2017. From Mexico, to Missouri, to Cleveland and New York, eyes turned toward the skies as the path of totality peaked all across North America.
West Central Electric Cooperative’s delegates to Washington, D.C., are congratulated by WCE Board President Densil Allen Jr. and WCE General Manager Michael Newland. From left, Allen, Saul Logan and Jonathan Henry of Warrensburg High School, Kayley Marten of Crest Ridge High School and Newland. Photo courtesy of West Central Electric Cooperative

WCE names 2024 Youth Tour and CYCLE delegates

West Central Electric Cooperative announced that three area high school students are preparing to pack their bags for a week in Washington, D.C., following the 2024 Rural Electric Youth Tour finals hosted April 3.
A car pulls in to park at the storefront of Swisher's on Friday, March 29 in Warrensburg. First opened in 1965 by Ray Swisher and his business partner Louis “Louie” Feldman, the store was then called Louie’s Farm & Home.

Swisher’s hardware sold, set to change ownership April 8

WARRENSBURG – After close to 60 years since it first opened its doors, Swisher’s hardware store is being sold, with its storefront changing ownership on April 8.
Police & Crash Reports
Moin U. Mojumder, 25, was arrested on April 1 for leaving the scene of an accident in the 700 block of Charles Street. He was located in the 600 block of Main Street. He was arrested and transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked, and released for leaving the scene of an accident.
Pleasant Hill man injured in Highway 50 accident
Frederick B. Waitzmann, 65, was arrested on March 25 for trespassing and resisting an officer during an arrest. He was taken to Western Missouri Medical Center at his request and was released to medical staff with two city citations.
Holden man arrested for DWI after accident

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Martin Warren Elementary to celebrate 100 years with assembly, open house

WARRENSBURG – It’s not very often that a school celebrates a century in one location. But on Thursday afternoon, May 2, Martin Warren Elementary School will celebrate hitting the century mark with an assembly and open house for the community.
Staff members of Mary Jane's Cafe hand out breakfast items such as eggs, biscuits and bacon to community members during the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce's seventh annual Community Update Breakfast on Friday, April 26, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

Warrensburg Chamber hosts seventh annual Community Update Breakfast

WARRENSBURG – Despite the raining cats, dogs, and everything else in between on Friday, April 26, hungry members of the community made the trek to the annual community update breakfast hosted by the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Welding students from State Fair Community College work at the Ames Municipal Power Plant. Photo courtesy of State Fair Community College

SFCC welding students gain experience at Ames Municipal Power Plant

Four State Fair Community College Technology Welding students were recently offered a hands-on learning opportunity.

UCM earns 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education distinction

The University of Central Missouri was honored with the 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.

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Gwen Rockwood

Don’t let it bug you

Welcome to the year of the bug. We’re just in time to witness two giant broods of cicadas rising from the ground like a horde of zombie bugs. How many zombie bugs? Definitely billions. But most likely trillions. There’s no official tree-to-tree cicada census, so it’s hard to be sure.
Liz Schleicher

‘Buy Local’ must extend to news

Last month, the Sedalia Democrat announced its transition to a twice-weekly newspaper from its former schedule of Tuesday through Saturday publication.
Gwen Rockwood

Writer puts a name to a fuzzy face

Those yellow-bellied dusty devils are at it again. They've launched their annual full-scale attack, and no amount of antihistamines can stop them.
Bennet Bodenstein

A few wine selections for Cinco de Mayo

With the ever-increasing Hispanic presence in this country, Cinco de Mayo, the fifth of May, which is the Hispanic equivalent of the Fourth of July, has become a very popular holiday in the United States.

A word against Christian nationalism

Often in political discussions today, we hear that America is a Christian nation or that America needs to get back to Christianity. Both statements fall under the umbrella of Christian nationalism, which is a cultural framework that advocates for the fusion of a particular interpretation of Christianity and American civic life.

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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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