Warrnsburg sophomore Delaney Fleeman and junior Peyton Ernst attempt to block a shot against Pleasant Hill on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Warrensburg High School.

Warrensburg volleyball hosts Dig Pink game

WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg volleyball raised approximately $2,500 for the Johnson County Cancer Foundation during its Dig Pink game Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Warrensburg High School.

Leaning on past experiences, Kristen Dorman settles into interim city manager position

WARRENSBURG — Moving 1,200 miles across the country is something a select few do.

Warrensburg High School marching band members approach the stands during their performance

44th annual Festival of Champions sees Warrensburg finish fourth in field show

WARRENSBURG - The University of Central Missouri Bands played host to the 44th annual Festival of Champions marching band competition on Saturday, Oct. 5, as area high school marching bands competed for the grand championship in field and indoor show competitions.

Missouri Amendment 6 would use court fees to fund retirement for sheriffs, prosecutors

Missouri voters will decide Nov. 5 if retirement funds for sheriffs and prosecutors should be supported with fees collected on court cases.

Care Connection for Aging Services to assist with Medicare Part D enrollment

Care Connection for Aging Services is accepting appointments to help older adults compare Medicare Part D plans when open enrollment begins Oct. 15.

Community Calendar for Oct. 8 through Oct. 14

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

Johnson County Fire Protection District Chief Larry Jennings receives the Harry Hansen Memorial Award from Professional Fire and Fraud Investigators Association President Dan Bruno.

Jennings awarded for contributions to fire investigation

Johnson County Fire Protection District Fire Chief Larry Jennings was presented the Harry Hansen Memorial Award during the 57th Annual Professional Fire and Fraud Investigators Professional Development Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 5, in Camdenton.

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Crash Reports for Oct. 8

Two hurt in Johnson County collision

Police Reports for Oct. 8

David J. Norush, 28, was arrested on Sept. 9 for driving while revoked after an officer conducted a traffic stop on his vehicle at the intersection of South Mitchell and East Culton Street. He was also arrested for an active Henry County warrant. He was placed in the Johnson County Jail in lieu of bond.

Members of the Knob Noster Marching Band waltz down West McPherson Street on Friday, Oct. 4.

Photos: Knob Noster Homecoming Parade "rock 'n' rolls" its way through downtown

Biden’s student loan relief plan suffers another setback in Missouri ruling

The Biden administration was hit with the latest blow to its student debt relief efforts on Thursday after a federal judge in Missouri temporarily blocked the administration from putting in place a plan that would provide student debt relief to millions of borrowers.

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CDC conducting extensive probe into bird flu contracted by Missouri resident

On its anniversary, Mary Jane’s Café to give back to JoCo Cancer Foundation

Area woman warns of fake check scam

Local youth participate in Missouri 4-H State Shooting Sports competitions

11th annual Burg Fest to take over downtown next week

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Warrensburg softball loses to Oak Grove

Warrensburg softball lost to Oak Grove 11-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in Oak Grove. The Tigers trailed 3-0 through three innings, but surrendered eight runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. …

Warrensburg girls golf finishes second at conference

Warrensburg girls golf finished second in the MRVC Invitational on Monday, Oct. 7, at the Blue Springs Country Club. The Tigers finished with a team score of 408, 11 strokes behind …

Perez's homer sparks big fourth inning as Royals tie ALDS with Yankees

NEW YORK (AP) — Salvador Perez homered leading off the fourth inning to spark a four-run rally against …
UCM Athletics and Opendorse to host NIL informational session Oct. 9

Want to learn more about NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and how you can support UCM student-athletes? …
No. 7 Central Missouri women's soccer handles Fort Hays, Nebraska-Kearney

No. 7 Central Missouri women’s soccer extended its winning streak to four consecutive matches with a …

Knob Noster football handles Lexington

Knob Noster football returned two kickoffs for a touchdown in a 50-6 win against Lexington on …
Crest Ridge football knocks off Lone Jack

Crest Ridge football found its way to a 52-36 win against Lone Jack on Friday, Oct. 4, at Crest …
Holden football falls to Lafayette County

Holden football lost to Lafayette County 42-21 on Friday, Oct. 4, at Holden High School. …

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Business

Western Missouri Medical Center Foundation reaches $1 million capital campaign goal

The Western Missouri Medical Center Foundation has successfully completed its ambitious $1 million capital campaign.

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Missouri Press Association President Amos Bridges presents Warrensburg Star-Journal interim Managing Editor Joe Andrews with the publication's nine 2024 MPA Better Newspaper Contest Awards on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Hotel Vandivort in Springfield.

Star-Journal wins nine awards in Missouri Press Association contest

The Star-Journal newsroom received nine awards in the 2024 Missouri Press Association Better Newspaper Contest for work published in 2023.

F&C Bank Assistant Vice President for Director of Marketing & Retail Training Jennifer Smithson accepts the Forvis Mazars Community Impact Award.

F&C Bank receives Forvis Mazars Community Impact Award

F&C Bank was recognized as the 2024 Forvis Mazars Community Impact Award winner on Sept. 10 , at the MIBA (Missouri Independent Bankers Association) Annual Conference at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark.

Gathering Coffee House gives UCM students a new coffee home

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

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.

Police & Crash Reports

Police Reports for Oct. 1

Kyle J. Henderson, 24, was arrested on Sept. 2 for a domestic assault that occurred on Aug. 25. A female victim reported that Henderson had assaulted her in the 700 block of Streck Court. The male suspect left before the officers' arrival. Officers later located the male subject. He was arrested and transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked, and released for domestic assault.

Crash Reports for Oct. 1

Warrensburg teen killed in Johnson County accident

Crash reports for Sept. 24

Windsor woman killed in Johnson County head-on crash

Police Reports for Sept. 24

Isidro F. Tomas, 27, was arrested on Aug. 26 for a fugitive out-of-state warrant. An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Ridgeview Drive in reference to a male subject with a possible warrant. He was placed under arrest and was transported to the Johnson County Jail.

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Community

- Warrensburg names Interim City Manager
  
  WARRENSBURG — The City of Warrensburg has appointed Kristen Dorman to serve as its Interim City Manager, according to a press release from …
- Warrensburg Fire Chief Kenneth Jennings professionally designated as CFO
  
  WARRENSBURG Warrensburg Fire Chief Kenneth Jennings completed the process to award him the professional designation of “Chief Fire …
- Community Calendar for Oct. 1 through Oct. 7
  
  To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123.
- “Hidden in Plain Sight” gives parents insight into teen substance abuse
  
  WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Police Department partnered with the Warrensburg R-VI School District and Recovery Lighthouse to present …
- Johnson County Operation Christmas Cheer returns for second round of donations
  
  JOHNSON COUNTY — As the holiday season draws closer and closer, some families will struggle to meet the wants and needs of their kids.

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Education

Warrensburg Homecoming Queen Ani Jaccarino, Homecoming King Ryan Munsterman, Homecoming Prince Cruz Villegas and Homecoming Princess Olivia Jayne pose for a photo Friday, Sept. 27, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.

PHOTOS: Warrensburg crowns 2024 Homecoming Royalty

Ridgeview Elementary staff members rock out during the Warrensburg R-VI School District Homecoming Parade on Friday, Sept. 27.

PHOTOS: Warrensburg rocks Tiger Pride in Homecoming Parade

UCM included in numerous ranking categories from U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report has included the University of Central Missouri among its top-ranked universities in several categories for 2024-25.

The University of Central Missouri Juried Alumni Exhibition will include artwork from 46 Art and Design alumni.

UCM Art & Design launches pair of exhibitions, opportunities to engage with art

The University of Central Missouri Gallery of Art and Design presents a pair of new exhibitions, the SVPA Faculty Exhibition and the UCM Juried Alumni Exhibition, open from Sept. 30 to Oct. 26.

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Columnists

A variety of little yellow pear tomatoes, almost red larger ones, green beans, okra, a variety of peppers and cuttings from basil and parsley plants are among the items recently harvested from the Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Warrensburg's community garden.

A harvest of righteousness

Through the months of summer and still into the late, lingering warmth of early fall, I have had the rhythm of harvesting in our community vegetable garden about every other day.

Do you really know your nose?

Regardless of age or level of education, sometimes we think we know things only to find out we were wrong or knew only a fraction of the facts. That’s what happened last week when I discovered details about the human nose that blew my mind (and my nose). Since we’re at the beginning of cold and flu season, I’ll share a story that your nose knows, which perhaps you don’t.

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

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