Central Missouri redshirt senior Carter Young celebrates his home run with junior Adamo Stornello on Saturday, May 4, at Crane Stadium.

No. 2 Central Missouri sweeps Fort Hays to open MIAA Tournament

WARRENSBURG — No. 2 Central Missouri baseball tallied back-to-back home runs from redshirt senior Carter Young and redshirt junior Max Holy in the fifth inning of a 14-4 win against Fort Hays State to take a best-of-three MIAA Championships Series Saturday, May 4, at Crane Stadium.

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.

UCM recognized in Fortune MBA rankings for 2024

The University of Central Missouri has achieved recognition in Fortune’s 2024 MBA rankings, with significant advancements in several categories, underscoring its commitment to delivering both quality and affordability in business education.

Blackwater carpenter Luke Cornine stands on the 19th-century replica of the Pratt Truss Bridge he is working on. During Blackwater's May Fest, the completed bridge will be unveiled at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11.

Photo courtesy of the Blackwater Preservation Society

Blackwater to celebrate festival and history preservation

Members of the Blackwater Preservation Society, which began 30 years ago with founder Bobby Danner, are working to preserve the history of the small town of less than 200.

Local Briefs May 3

Nominate a veteran, military member to be honored at State Fair

Patrol recognizes employees at annual awards banquet

Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced the following area employees were recognized for their actions at the awards ceremony April 27 in Cape Girardeau.

Johnson County Fire Protection District Water Rescue personnel navigate a boat in floodwaters to retrieve two people trapped in the bed of a truck in the water in the 1200 block of Northeast 1200 Road.

'Can’t be ignored:' Flood water causes trouble in Johnson County

WARRENSBURG – With flash flood and tornado warnings all across the Midwest over the last week, it was advised to stay indoors and off the roads. However, some Johnson County residents took to the streets, with several requiring emergency assistance.

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Freedom Caucus ends filibuster in Missouri Senate without action on its demands

None of the demands Missouri Freedom Caucus members said must be met before they would drop a filibuster against legislation renewing taxes that fund Medicaid were achieved when the group decided to end its resistance a little before 3:30 a.m. Thursday.

Group turns in signatures to put minimum wage hike, paid sick leave on Missouri ballot

An initiative petition campaign that seeks to raise Missouri’s minimum wage delivered over 210,000 signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office Wednesday afternoon — nearly double the amount needed to make the statewide ballot.

Local Briefs April 30

Upcoming local blood drives

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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Warrensburg Chamber hosts seventh annual Community Update Breakfast

Police Reports - April 30, 2024

SFCC welding students gain experience at Ames Municipal Power Plant

UCM earns 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education distinction

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Holden girls T&F claims Class 3 District 7 team plaque

Holden girls track and field won the Class 3 District 7 championship Saturday, May 4, at Holden High School.

Knob Noster T&F's Rivera, Callaway win district titles

Knob Noster junior Micah Rivera and sophomore Keshawn Callaway won their respective lead events in the Class 3 District 7 meet on Saturday, May 4, at Holden High School.

Crest Ridge's Ashworth, Shippy win district championships

Crest Ridge seniors Landon Ashworth won the Class 2 District 7 boys javelin and boys long jump …
Leeton track and field sending nine events to sectional

Leeton track and field qualified nine events for sectionals during the Class 1 District 6 meet on …
Knob Noster baseball closes out win over Crest Ridge

Knob Noster baseball scored six runs in the last three innings to beat Crest Ridge 6-1 on Friday, May 3, …

Morarity homers as Holden runs past Carrolton

Holden baseball scored 11 runs in the first inning, including a three-RBIs home run from senior …
Fatka's OT goal lifts Warrensburg over Odessa

WARRENSBURG — A pass from junior Lindsay Nehls set junior Gabby Fatka up with Warrensburg girls …
Crest Ridge softball wins Class 1 District 8 opener

Crest Ridge softball opened the Class 1 District 8 tournament with a 10-0 win against St. Paul …

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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

Crash Reports - April 30, 2024

Pleasant Hill man injured in Highway 50 accident

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.

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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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From right, Dr. Amy Kiger, Kourtney Dutton, Dr. Crissy Hall (UCM), City Manager Danielle Dulin, Fire Chief Ken Jennings, Capt. Dan Othic (UCM), and City Clerk Jodi Schneider pose for a picture sporting Naloxone kits.

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, gets her hair done by salon owner Truvy, played by Gavin Clifton, as they chat with Clairee, played by Addi Carr, in the background during rehearsal Monday night, April 22 for the Warrensburg High School production of “Steel Magnolias.”

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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.”

Front row from left: Suri Hunt, Daniel Steingsesser, Reece Sanders, Kurtis Voegeli, Nathan Michaels, Erin Macauley, Kaitlyn Phillips and Harper Griffiths. Second row: Lucy Ridenhour, Allis Snell, Reba Cornelius, Angela Meschkat, Grace Binder, Callie Miranda and Halle Delaney. Third row: Matthew Brunner, Carsten McCormick, Ayden Long, Kasen Carey, Angelina Chen, team sponsor Jessica Crowder and team sponsor Lori Bell. Back row: Travis King, Ryan Wong, Ryleigh Landes, Joely Lillard, Alayna Bruner and team sponsor Stephanie Othic. Not pictured: Gunner Courtois, Addison Parker, Luke Quick and Tori Schmidt.

Photo courtesy of Warrensburg Middle School

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.

The University of Central Missouri Concert Choir poses for a photo after its second performance of the tour in St. John's Church in Riga, Latvia. Dr. Jackson Thomas said working with the University of Latvia choir during the performance was the most enriching experience he and his students had.

UCM Concert Choir takes to the Baltic States

WARRENSBURG — Earlier this year, the University of Central Missouri Concert Choir had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Europe to perform in the Baltic States of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia.

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Columnists

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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Letter: Thank you for County-wide Clean Up

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Letter: 4-H offers many opportunities to youth

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