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Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director Dana Phelps, front center, receives a $1000 check from Diane Whitworth, front left, of the Blaine Whitworth Foundation and her husband Barry Whitworth, front right, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office. Also pictured from back left are BBBS Board Member Tyler Habiger, BBBS Match Specialist Camryn Cummings, BBBS Board Treasurer Michelle Schubert and BBBS Board Member Eddie Chitwood.
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Johnson County BBBS accepts $2,000 in donations
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.

Fall Prevention Week to be observed Sept. 22 through Sept. 27

Care Connection for Aging Services is observing Falls Prevention Awareness Week from Sept. 22 to 27 and wants to invite the community to join.

Local briefs for Friday, Sept. 20

Community Art Grant applications now open
Luke Estrand

UCM practicums in Crisis and Disaster Management benefit students, employers

Luke Ekstrand, a spring 2024 graduate of the University of Central Missouri’s Crisis and Disaster Management (CDM) program, gained a number of valuable experiences in his practicum with the City of Independence ranging from assisting with community outreach at the Missouri State Fair to participating in a family and friends reunification exercise in Kansas City. 

Warrensburg R-VI Board of Education recognizes staff and WACC

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg R-VI School District Board of Education recognized three teachers for their accomplishments during the board’s Tuesday, Sept. 17 meeting.
President Best, left, and Superintendent Ritter, right, put pen to paper on the memorandum that will allow UCM and the school district to share facilities free from rental charge on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.

UCM and Warrensburg School District sign MOU for shared facility usage

WARRENSBURG - The University of Central Missouri and the Warrensburg R-VI School District signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize shared facility usage between the university and the district on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.

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Five Missouri, Kansas members of Congress send tough critique of troubled mail service to D.C.

Three Missouri and two Kansas members of Congress serving constituents in the greater Kansas City area forwarded a joint letter Tuesday to the U.S. Postal Service demanding action to rectify problems with missing or delayed mail and protracted periods in which no mail was delivered at all.

Warrensburg Main Street announces Fall Moonlight Market

As the 2024 Farmers' Market season comes to a close, Warrensburg Main Street and the Warrensburg Farmers' Market invite the community to celebrate with a special event, Moonlight Market on Sept. 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Missouri regulators pare down ban on intoxicating hemp products

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s ban on intoxicating hemp products hit another hurdle on Tuesday, resulting in an indefinite pause on a huge part of the effort.
Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce staff, board members and community partners gather for the celebration on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the Jack Moore Community Room.

Photos: Warrensburg Chamber celebrates 70th anniversary

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Previewing week four of Johnson County football

Warrensburg senior Tristan Blew hauls in a reception against Cameron on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Warrensburg Activities Complex.
Three out of the four area high school football teams are at home on Friday, Sept. 20.
Central Missouri junior running back Marcellous Hawkins breaks away for a touchdown against Northeastern State on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Walton Stadium.

No. 11 Central Missouri football hits road for meeting with Davenport

For the first time in program history, No. 11 Central Missouri football is heading to the state of Michigan for regular season competition.

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Gathering Coffee House gives UCM students a new coffee home

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

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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.
Scott and Paula Walker stand outside their store on Friday, July 26, at Walker’s 5 & 10 Variety in Holden. After 34 years, Walker's is closing its business on August 3rd. 

Walker’s 5&10 Variety closing up shop

HOLDEN — It is no secret that many nickel-and-dime variety stores have hit their shelf life.
Warrensburg Chamber sponsors and members enjoy a barbecue dinner and listen to the awards ceremony on Thursday, July 25, at the Twin Oaks Event Center.

Warrensburg Chamber hosts 2024 “Champions of Business” awards

WARRENSBURG — Twin Oaks Event Center hosted the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards and Social event on Thursday, July 25, celebrating the theme of “Champions of Business” and the chamber’s 70th year of operation.
Central Bank President and CEO Marshall Abney cuts the ribbon celebrating his bank's 40th anniversary in Warrensburg on Tuesday, July 16, at Central Bank.

Central Bank crosses 40th anniversary in Warrensburg

WARRENSBURG — In 1984, a new bank opened its doors in Warrensburg.
Police & Crash Reports
Chilhowee driver seriously injured in Johnson County mishap
Intoxicated driver seriously injured in Johnson County accident
Gabriel A. Laclair, 43, was arrested on Aug. 12 for peace disturbance as he was attempting to break into a residence in the 1000 block of Cheatham Court. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, processed and released.
Inoky Joseph, 19, was arrested on Aug. 5 for domestic assault. Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Ming Street in reference to a domestic disturbance. A female subject reported that she was assaulted by a known male subject. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked and released with a citation.

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Leeton Superintendent Adam Easterwood, right, shakes hands with actor and Greenlights Grant Initiative's Matthew McConaughey, left, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in New York. 

Leeton Superintendent Adam Easterwood guest stars on Good Morning America

LEETON — When Adam Easterwood took over as the Leeton R-X School District Superintendent in July 2023, he wouldn’t have guessed where it would lead him.

UCM, AU-ABC add new B.S. degree pathway

United States Air Force members looking to continue their higher education have another bachelor’s degree option made possible by the Air University – Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) with the University of Central Missouri.

UCM Board of Governors approves contracts, schedules and emeritus status at August meeting

The University of Central Missouri Board of Governors met on Aug. 22, at the Warrensburg campus for committee and plenary sessions.
The Jubilee Council of the Knights of Columbus of Warrensburg pose for a photo with staff members at Maple Grove Elementary after donating 72 coats for Warrensburg R-VI School District kids. 

Warrensburg Knights of Columbus donates 72 coats for Warrensburg School District

WARRENSBURG — The Jubilee Council of the Knights of Columbus of Warrensburg delivered 72 coats to the Warrensburg R-VI School District as part of its Coats for Kids program.

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Bennet Bodenstein

Dissecting the content of a wine label

If you are anything like most wine lovers, you often head toward a label that you are familiar with, a label that looks interesting, a name that might intrigue you or one that your brother-in-law recommended.
Deborah Mitchell

We haven’t been gone long, but I’ve learned a lot

Spend the extra $25 on the already-exorbitant airplane ticket to sit in the exit row or the bulkhead on overseas flights.

Put away the evil from among you

Have you ever heard that phrase, “That you may put away the evil from among you?”
Bennet Bodenstein

Sparkling wine with a charm all Its own

We have all seen those bottles of Prosecco that are packaged with mushroom shaped cork and a wire frame holding it to the bottle as though they were champagne.
Gwen Rockwood

The house is rife with interspecies strife

I thought empty nesting would be more peaceful. But as soon as the kids moved to college last month, a war broke out on the home front.

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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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