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.

Local Briefs April 30

Upcoming local blood drives

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.

Police Reports - April 30, 2024

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.

Welding students from State Fair Community College work at the Ames Municipal Power Plant.

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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.

Community Calendar for April 30 through May 6

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

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Crash Reports - April 30, 2024

Pleasant Hill man injured in Highway 50 accident

City of Warrensburg and UCM partner to provide Naloxone on campus

WARRENSBURG – With opioid overdoses becoming more common in today’s world, the City of Warrensburg and the University of Central Missouri have decided to take action, partnering together to provide Naloxone across the school’s campus.

Shelby, portrayed by Arianna Wood, smiles as Truvy, played by Gavin Clifton, does her hair in preparation for her wedding.

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Warrensburg High School to present 'Steel Magnolias'

WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg High School students will be bringing a classic 1980s film to the theatre stage this week with their production of “Steel Magnolias.”

Warrensburg Middle School Math Team participates in Central District contest

The Warrensburg Middle School Math Team participated in the Central District Math Association math contest on Saturday, April 6 at WMS.

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UCM Concert Choir takes to the Baltic States

Johnson County Central Dispatch breaks ground on Warrensburg Tower

Local Briefs April 26

Boys & Girls Club presents Legacy Awards

Muleskinner honored with Best in State award by Missouri College Media Association

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Central Missouri softball splits with Northwest, Western

Central Missouri softball finished the regular season with a 5-0 win against Northwest Missouri State in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday, April 27.

Mules baseball celebrates its fifth-consecutive MIAA regular season title on Sunday, April 28, at Crane Stadium.

No. 2 Central Missouri walks off No. 9 Missouri Southern in regular season finale

No. 2 Central Missouri baseball concluded its regular season with a 5-2 walk-off win against No. 9 Missouri Southern on Sunday, April 28, at Crane Stadium.

Central Missouri DT Olajiga reportedly signs UDFA deal with Rams

Former Central Missouri defensive tackle David Olajiga has reportedly signed as an undrafted free agent …
Flournoy's journey sets up selection by Cowboys in NFL Draft

Ryan Flournoy, who spent three years at Central Missouri before making stops at Iowa Western and …
Former Central Missouri, Kansas OL Puni drafted by 49ers

Former Central Missouri and Kansas offensive lineman Dominick Puni was selected by the San Francisco …

Crest Ridge No. 2, Kingsville No. 3 in C1D8 softball tournament

The top seed of the MSHSAA Class 1 District 8 softball tournament is nothing to be surprised about.
Jennies volleyball's Peterson receives three-year contract extension

The University Central Missouri has signed volleyball head coach Caitlin Peterson to a three-year …
Collens signs with Calvary University women’s basketball

KINGSVILLE — Laci Collens was first approached by Calvary University women’s basketball head …

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Business

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.

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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

Police Reports - April 22, 2024

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.

Crash Reports - April 19, 2024

Holden man arrested for DWI after accident

Police Reports - April 15, 2024

Arandon E. McConnell, 20, was arrested on March 19 for shoplifting from a business in the 300 block of East Cooper Boulevard. Asset Protection reported that a known male subject stole $298 worth of merchandise. He was arrested and transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, processed and released.

Crash Reports - April 12, 2024

Driver arrested for DWI after crash

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Community

- Community Calendar For April 23 through April 29
  
  To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to hollyb@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123.
- Central Missouri dedicates Harbert Collegiate Golf Center
  
  WARRENSBURG — A project built on relationships, the University of Central Missouri held a ceremony celebrating the completion of the Harbert …
- Community Calendar For April 16 through April 22
  
  To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to hollyb@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123.
- Community Calendar for April 9 through April 15
  
  To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to hollyb@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123.
- ABC Club recognizes Women’s History Month
  
  In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, the ABC Club of Warrensburg presented a program to members, honoring the women who provided …

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Education

A Ridge View Elementary class heads to the schoolhouse while another class enters the Old Courthouse during a visit to the Johnson County Historical Society on April 11.

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Ridge View students visit Johnson County Historical Society

The Johnson County Historical Society welcomed seven classes of first graders from Ridge View Elementary on Thursday, April 11.

UCM champions sustainability during Earth Week

As Earth Week draws global focus to sustainable living, the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg will showcase a lineup of events from April 22-27 designed to promote environmental awareness and demonstrate the university’s commitment to sustainability practices.

Boys & Girls Club receives Hero For Youth award

Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri recently received the Hero for Youth award from Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its advocacy on behalf of local children.

Warrensburg Middle School Honor Roll

Warrensburg Middle School announced the following students were named to the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2023-24 school year.

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Columnists

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.

Flower for a day, blooms for weeks

The irises are blooming in April, which has never happened at my place in more than 20 years. Everything is a couple of weeks early this year which means gardeners need to be very observant. If you trim back your spring-blooming shrubs, such as lilac and wiegela, those tasks will happen sooner than in years past. Other late spring and early summer tasks will also need to be adjusted.

Organically-grown wines from Chile

From Chile comes the southern hemisphere's version of the oenological mighty handful: a cabernet sauvignon, a pinot noir, a sauvignon blanc and, for added color, a rosé, all of which have been organically grown and are also vegan.

The value of making mistakes

Chocolate chip cookies, the Slinky, Play-Doh, Post-It notes, and potato chips. The one thing they all have in common is this: They’re losers.

A few wine suggestions for your Passover meal

The Jewish holiday of Passover begins at sundown on Monday, April 22 and ends at nightfall on Tuesday, April 30. It is a holiday that celebrates a time when, at the last of the 10 plagues that struck Egypt in Biblical times, the Angel of Death passed over the homes of the Israelites.

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Letters

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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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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.

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