Now-graduates of Warrensburg High School ready themselves to fling their caps to the sky on Saturday, May 18, at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletics Center.

Warrensburg High School celebrates 218 graduates

WARRENSBURG – Warrensburg High School hosted a commencement ceremony for its 2024 graduating class on Saturday, May 18, celebrating 218 student graduates at the Jerry M. Hughes Athletic Center.

Local Briefs May 21

Chamber Military Affairs to host breakfast program

Warrensburg DAR member Jayne Barry shares memories of her time serving in the Navy during the May 10 DAR meeting.

Photo courtesy of the Warrensburg chapter of DAR

Warrensburg DAR recognizes members who served

The Warrensburg chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met Friday, May 10 at RISE Café with 24 members and guests present.

Crash Reports - May 21, 2024

Holden motorcyclist injured in Johnson County accident

Community Calendar for May 21 through May 27

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

The WMMC Auxiliary recently presented a $25,000 donation to the Western Missouri Medical Center Foundation as part of its Day of Giving campaign.

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$25,000 donation boosts WMMC Foundation's fundraising campaign

The Western Missouri Medical Center Foundation announced a significant milestone in its Day of Giving campaign, thanks to a $25,000 donation from the WMMC Auxiliary.

Two members of 2nd Lt. George A. Whiteman's family place a memorial wreath at his grave during the annual wreath-laying ceremony Saturday morning, May 18 in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia. The event was hosted by the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee.

Photo by Nicole Cooke | Sedalia Democrat

Annual memorial ceremony honors 2nd Lt. Whiteman

SEDALIA — Community members, elected officials, Whiteman Air Force Base representatives and family members gathered for the 36th annual Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony hosted Saturday morning, May 18 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia.

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Before the movie began, kids eagerly ran across the lawn and climb up trees on Friday, May 17, on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn. The next Movie on the Lawn event will be at 8:30 p.m. June 21. Warrensburg Main Street will offer voting on its Facebook page to determine the featured film.

Photos: Warrensburg Main Street hosts first Movie on the Lawn of the summer

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Photo: DAR presents pin to Warrensburg senior

Gourds: Swiss army knife of the plant world

Our ancestors couldn’t go to the hardware store or shopping mall to buy utensils and other household essentials. Instead, they improvised with items found in nature. The dried fruit of several members of the cucumber family proved useful for many purposes, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.

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'Cicadapocalypse' set to rampage across the Midwest and Southeast

Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau celebrates 10-year anniversary

Local Briefs May 17

Crash Reports - May 17, 2024

Foundation awards teacher and support staff scholarships

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Warrensburg T&F tallies 17 state qualifications

Warrensburg track and field tallied 17 state qualifications during the MSHSAA Class 4 Sectional 4 meet on Saturday, May 18, at William Chrisman High School in Independence.

No. 2 Mules baseball advances to Super Regional series

No. 2 Central Missouri baseball got the start it needed from freshman Jack Scott in a NCAA Division II Central Region semifinal matchup with No. 11 Augustana.

Holden’s Powell repeats as Class 3 110, 300 hurdles medalist

JEFFERSON CITY — Holden senior Masyn Powell went into his high school hurdles career wanting to be like …
Holden’s Harmon finishes second in Class 3 high jump

JEFFERSON CITY — Holden junior Kia Harmon did not have the day she wanted in the MSHSAA Class 3 …
Knob Noster boys 4x800 relay podiums in Class 3

JEFFERSON CITY — It did not take long for Knob Noster senior Noah Wallace to raise his arms in …

Crest Ridge's Shippy concludes T&F career at state

Crest Ridge senior Bradley Shippy capped his high school track and field career in the MSHSAA Class …
Leeton’s Uptegrove closes high school with third-consecutive triple jump medal

JEFFERSON CITY — Leeton senior Camden Uptegrove did not feel like his normal self when it came to …
Knob Noster baseball finishes second in C4D12

PLEASANT HILL — Trey Payne was not going to let a nagging hamstring take himself out of Knob …

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Business

7 Brew Coffee opens in Warrensburg

7 Brew Coffee, 300 E. Russell Ave., is Warrensburg’s newest coffee shop, which offers products like coffee, energy drinks, teas, sparkling-infused waters, shakes and smoothies.

WARRENSBURG – Whether it is a hot cup of joe, a cold brew, or an energy drink that gets you out of bed in the morning, Warrensburg’s newest coffee shop, 7 Brew Coffee, has it all in spades and is now open at 300 E. Russell Ave.

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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).

David Aery is the owner of Hook Solutions, 23964 U.S. Highway 65 in Warsaw. Arey has been manufacturing lures on the property since 1987 and sells the across the country, but mostly on the east coast.

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Hook Solutions lures new customers and employees

WARSAW – A few miles south of Lincoln, across from the bowling alley in a nondescript white building, a team of workers manufactures 40,000 fishing lures a week.

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.

Warrensburg Farmers' Market preparing for 2024 season

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.

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.

Police & Crash Reports

Police Reports - May 14, 2024

Eric J. Black, 37, was arrested on April 15 for driving without a valid operator’s license and was given a verbal warning for the registration violation after a traffic stop at Holden and Culton streets. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, processed and released.

Crash Reports - May 14, 2024

Warrensburg woman seriously injured in collision

Crash Reports - May 10, 2024

Leeton motorcyclist injured in Henry County crash

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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Community

- Community Calendar for May 14 through May 20
  
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- Community Calendar for May 7 through May 13
  
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- Community Calendar for April 30 through May 6
  
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- Community Calendar For April 23 through April 29
  
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- 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 …

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Education

Maggie Burgin, Warrensburg Main Street Event and Marketing Coordinator, stands outside Sterling Elementary with students from Mrs. Maduros and Mrs. Stewart’s fifth grade classes and social worker Katie Quinn after the Movie on the Lawn Committee meeting.

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Sterling Elementary, Warrensburg Main Street plan Movie on the Lawn

Warrensburg Main Street is hosting a free Movie on the Lawn series this summer, which will feature movies on the third Friday of May, June and August.

Back row from left: Nathan Snowden, Hudson Gray, Jani Wright, Jeremiah Combs, Wesley Rivera, Judge Stacey Lett, Carli Hamlin, Summer Stiles and Caleb Gentry. Front row: Emma Whelehon, David Shetterly, Caleb Collier, Jenny Berezin, Maddie Beary, Isaiah Coppenbarger and Gabriel Lefebvre.

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Grey Photography

Homeschool students take part in mock court

Fifteen 13-year-old to 15-year-old Warrensburg and Columbia students were in court this month, and many of them were serving as attorneys and law enforcement officers as Classical Conversations Challenge B classes participated in a mock trial.

UCM Board of Governors approves FY 2025 operating budget

The University of Central Missouri's Board of Governors approved the Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget during a plenary session on April 24 at the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit. The session also included the establishment of new degrees and certificates, as well as recognition of several students, faculty and staff.

New state legislation raises concerns across school districts

Last week, Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation to boost the minimum salary for teachers, incentivize five-day school weeks, increase support for early childhood education programs, and increase funding for small schools, among other provisions.

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Columnists

Irises, peonies, and the chop

Finally, the rains came and blooms followed. May in Central Missouri gardens is a time of abundance. Gardens come to life with the blousy blooms of peonies and the statuesque blooms of irises. The bloom size and the longevity of the peony and iris make them must-haves for any garden. They are good starter plants as they are both very hardy and bloom reliably when planted correctly.

Letters

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 …

Letter: No need to go ‘off the rails’ over railway union

Letter: Animals should be a city priority

Letter: Thank you for County-wide Clean Up

Letter: Secretary of State’s library proposal unneeded

Letter: 4-H offers many opportunities to youth

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