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Kobe Westphal took possession of the Frank Fontana Trophy during the Thomas A. Simone Awards on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Liberty High School. Westphal was also honored as a member of the All-Simone team alongside senior linebacker Ryan Munsterman. From left: Chris Cavanah, Westphal and Munsterman. 
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Westphal takes possession of Frank Fontana Award

Warrensburg City Council hears unaudited 2024 year-end budget report

WARRENSBURG - Warrensburg City Management Analyst Jessica Venvertloh provided the Warrensburg City Council with a preliminary report on the city’s fiscal year 2024 year-end budget at the council’s Monday, Dec. 9 meeting.

Community Calendar for Dec. 10 through Dec. 16

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

Man wanted on multiple warrants apprehended after barricade

The Johnson County SWAT team took one man into custody after an hours-long barricade on Friday, Dec. 6 in Montserrat.
Old Drum Animal Shelter Executive Director Cassie Montgomery, center, holds a $1,235 donation from the Warrensburg High School for animal adoptions on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Old Drum Animal Shelter. Also pictured from left, Old Drum Board Secretary Lisa Richter, Old Drum Board Director Bryan Jacobs, WHS Principal Dr. Bret Pummill and WHS Social Worker Brenda Pennington.

Old Drum Animal Shelter accepts $1,235 donation from Warrensburg High School

WARRENSBURG — Thanks to fundraising efforts from Warrensburg High School, many dogs and cats at the Old Drum Animal Shelter will soon find new homes after the shelter received $1,235 in donations on Monday, Dec. 9.

Police Reports for Dec. 10

Derrick W. Roar, 44, was arrested on Nov. 11 for domestic assault in the parking lot of a business in the 300 block of East Young Street. Officers responded to a call regarding an assault between a male and female subject. Witnesses stated the known male subject struck the female subject and she was bleeding. Officers located the two subjects near Martin Warren Elementary School and arrested the male subject for domestic assault. He was transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked and released.

Warrensburg PD warns against holiday scams

WARRENSBURG — On Monday, Dec. 2, the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce notified its members of a scam email impersonating its Board Chair, Max Ridenhour.

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Santa Claus steps off the Amtrak train before heading to the celebration on Saturday, Dec. 7, in downtown Warrensburg.

PHOTOS: Downtown Warrensburg celebrates 'A Dickens Christmas'

Central Missouri, Jefferson College partner for pathway program

The University of Central Missouri and Jefferson College (JC) have partnered to provide students with a seamless, affordable pathway from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree.
Hundreds of Warrensburg families and friends line Holden Streets in anticipation of the parade on Friday, Dec. 6, in downtown Warrensburg.

Photos: 7th Annual Warrensburg Holiday Parade kicks off festive season

Johnson County Sheriff’s Office assists US Marshals in arrest of Holden man

JOHNSON COUNTY - Austin S. Cantrell, 35, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office in Independence  on Thursday, Dec. 5.

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Fourth quarter helps Knob Noster boys finalize win against Pleasant Hill

Knob Noster junior James Williams drives the ball against Pleasant Hill on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Knob Noster High School.
KNOB NOSTER — Coming out of halftime, Knob Noster boys basketball rolled into a little bit of a lapse.

Kingsville boys coast Northwest

Kingsville boys basketball beat Northwest 54-30 in the first round of the Pilot Grove Tiger Classic on Monday, Dec. 9, at Pilot Grove High School.  The Tigers (3-0) led 22-11 at the end of …

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PHOTO: BesaMe Wellness donates pet food to Old Drum Animal Shelter

BesaMe Wellness collected and donated pet food to the Old Drum Animal Shelter on Wednesday Nov. 27. Old Drum Animal Shelter assists those in the community who need temporary assistance with food for their pets. BesaMe Wellness will continue to collect food through Dec. 18. For every bag of dog or cat food, you receive one entry for a merchandise drawing. From left: Karen Strohmeyer, Carla Nace, Jonathan Costner, Alex Morgan, Cassie Montgomery and Lisa Richter.

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Awesome Blossoms flower shop opened in 2014 and has remained a staple in Warrensburg for the last decade. 

Awesome Blossoms flower shop celebrates 10th anniversary

WARRENSBURG — Awesome Blossoms celebrated a decade of business with an anniversary party at its storefront, 212 N. Holden St., on Friday, Nov. 22.
Heart Care of Warrensburg will become a fully independent service of Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) effective Dec. 1.

Heart Care of Warrensburg to transition to independent service of WMMC

WARRENSBURG — Heart Care of Warrensburg will become a fully independent service of Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) effective Dec. 1, providing more consistent coverage for patients while enabling the hospital to expand its cardiology capabilities.

Small Business Saturday scheduled for Nov. 30

Shop Small Saturday is quickly approaching and the Love What’s Local committee is dedicated to helping remind Warrensburg and the surrounding area about the importance of thinking, shopping and supporting small businesses this holiday season.
Marmee's owner Connie Simmons stands in front of a register at her new store located at the Glasscock Plaza at 321 E Young Street, Suite E, on Friday, Nov. 1 in Warrensburg. The new storefront was necessary, said Simmons, as she dealt with space constraints at her last shop. 

Marmee’s boutique moves, while Borgman’s Dairy Farm expands

WARRENSBURG — Less than a year after opening its doors at 105 S. Holden St., Marmee’s has moved and opened its newest storefront on Friday, Nov. 1, at the Glasscock Plaza at 321 E Young Street, Suite E.
Central Bank donated $1,000 to Old Drum Animal Shelter after their #dogwooddogs social media campaign on Facebook and Instagram. For each person who shared a photo of their dog, tagged Central Bank of Warrensburg and used the hashtag #dogwooddogs, Central Bank would donate $5 towards their $1,000 goal. Central Bank said it loves giving back to local organizations, especially in fun ways involving the community.

Photo: Central Bank raises money for Old Drum Animal Shelter with #dogwooddogs

Police & Crash Reports
Vincent P. Reek, 59, was arrested on Nov. 5 for felon in possession of a firearm and multiple warrants. An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Maguire Street for a report of an intoxicated driver. The vehicle and driver were later located in the 300 block of Maguire Street. Reek was arrested and placed in the Johnson County Jail.
Four hurt in Johnson County accident
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports three people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2024. There were no boating crashes or drownings.
Independence woman injured after striking ditch

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Governor-elect Mike Kehoe stops by the State Board of Education meeting Tuesday. During the meeting, board members unanimously agreed to lower the GPA requirement for teacher certification

Missouri education officials lower GPA threshold for teacher certification

Missouri educators will no longer need a 3.0 grade-point average in their subject area to teach in public schools beginning in July, the State Board of Education unanimously voted Tuesday.
From left, Rep. Louis Riggs, R-District 5; Laurel Hogue, vice provost for Online and Learning Engagement; Tim Crowley, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; and Clarinda Dir, Workforce and Professional Education manager, pose for a photo on Nov. 7 at the state Capitol in Jefferson City. Photo courtesy of the University of Central Missouri 

UCM employees testify about workforce successes during House interim committee hearing

WARRENSBURG – Officials from the University of Central Missouri recently spoke about the university’s unique workforce development programs during a hearing held by the Missouri House of Representatives Special Interim Committee on Workforce Innovation and Technology. 

Seasonal highlights at UCM include Jingle on the Quad, Holiday Concert

WARRENSBURG – The community is invited to celebrate the holiday season with the University of Central Missouri during several free events planned for early December.
From left, Nellie deLaurier, KMOS Traffic and Programming Coordinator; Michael O’Keefe, KMOS Programming and Communications Manager; and Kristen Kuebler, Director of Client Services for TRAC Media.

KMOS PBS programmer receives national recognition with PTPA Mentorship Award

WARRENSBURG  – The Public Television Programmers Association (PTPA) has named KMOS PBS Programming and Communications Manager Michael O’Keefe as the recipient of the Jerry Trainor Mentorship Award.

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The Good Shepherd’s journey from Advent to Christmas

A treasured book I pull off my shelf every December is The Good Shepherd, by the celebrated Icelandic writer Gunnar Gunnarsson (1889-1975).
Gwen Rockwood

Two words we need to say and hear more of

I really do love words. For me, they've always been like magic. As a shy kid, I felt so fenced in by fear of nearly everything, but putting words on paper set me free. No pressure, no time limits, no judgment.
Bennet Bodenstein

The happiest wine for Mars and beyond

I was once asked, “if I were on a spaceship to Mars, what wine would I take?" Without any hesitation I answered Chianti.

Way to maintain your garden during the winter

With the latest freeze most everything is dormant in the garden with the exception of evergreens. What can gardeners do in the winter? There are plenty of gardening tasks that can be completed or continued over the winter months.

Finding God in the beauty of everyday life

In the whirlwind of life’s busyness — whether the hectic holiday season or the endless cycle of work, school, and responsibilities — we can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and forget to appreciate our present circumstances.

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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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