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Holden sophoore Justin Brown celebrates a stolen base with head coach Charlie Castle on Monday, May 13, at Holden High School.
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Holden’s offense floods Barstow in C3D14 semifinal
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.
Craig Conant, President of the Nancy Anderson Park/Children's Memorial Gardens Board, presents a donation for the Western Missouri Medical Center Foundation to WMMC staff members at the 2024 Purse Palooza fundraiser on Thursday, April 25. Photo courtesy of the Western Missouri Medical Center Foundation

Children's Memorial Gardens contributes to WMMC Foundation

The Western Missouri Medical Center Foundation has received a significant contribution from the Nancy Anderson Park/Children's Memorial Gardens aimed at supporting families coping with the loss of a baby. The donation will be used to help procure essential bereavement equipment and supplies for the WMMC Obstetrics (OB) Unit.

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.

Local Briefs May 14

City to host home improvement code class

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.

Community Calendar for May 14 through May 20

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

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WHS’ Kyle Cahill wins MoASSP Assistant Principal of the Year

WARRENSBURG – Kyle Cahill thought it was just another day of lunchroom supervision.
“The Fair” by Brett Butler was selected by the judge as the Best of Show in Photography. Photo courtesy of Mid-Missouri Artists

Mid-Missouri Artists hosts 2024 Fine Arts Show

Art and photography filled the gymnasium in the Warrensburg Community Center May 4 and 5 during the 2024 Mid-Missouri Artists 43rd Fine Arts Show.

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

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Clancy grabs first-ever CMS win in B-Modifieds

Chad Clancy won his first-ever Central Missouri Speedway featured race on Saturday, May 11. 
Polo’s Chad Clancy, Knob Noster’s Aaron Poe, Henley’s Logan Roark and Kansas City’s Spencer Reiff each won their respective classes at Central Missouri Speedway on Saturday, May 11.
Warrensburg sophomore Seth Johnson takes off awaiting an exchange from junior Amir Ramos in the 4x100 meter relay during the MSSHAA Class 4 District 7 Championship on Satruday, May 11, at the Warresnburg Activities Complex.

Warrensburg boys T&F sweeps relays, takes C4D7 championship

WARRENSBURG — A chunk of Warrensburg boys track and field’s successes arrived on the relay front during the Class 4 District 7 meet.

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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).

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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. Photo by Chris Howell | Sedalia Democrat

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.
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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.
Police & Crash Reports
Leeton motorcyclist injured in Henry County crash
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.
Warrensburg woman hurt in accident
Moin U. Mojumder, 25, was arrested on April 1 for leaving the scene of an accident in the 700 block of Charles Street. He was located in the 600 block of Main Street. He was arrested and transported to the Warrensburg Police Department, booked, and released for leaving the scene of an accident.

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Warrensburg Middle School Principal Holly Jennings, middle, poses for a picture with her Principal of the Year Award and R-VI Assistant Superintendent Dr. John Finnane, left, and R-VI Superintendent Steve Ritter, right. 

WMS Principal Holly Jennings wins MOASSP Principal of the Year award

WARRENSBURG – Last month, Warrensburg Middle School Principal Holly Jennings was recognized as Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Central District, the Warrensburg R-VI School District announced via a Facebook post.

UCM Fall 2023 Dean’s List

The following local students have earned a spot on the University of Central Missouri Dean’s List for the 2023 fall semester.

West Central Electric Cooperative awards scholarships to area seniors

West Central Electric Cooperative has announced the 22 area high school seniors who have been named recipients of a West Central Electric Cooperative Scholarship.
Warrensburg Christian School Director Liz Fatka, center with green hard hat, members of the school and Septagon Construction workers dig into the ground, beginning the school's expansion on Thursday, May 9. Phase 1 of the expansion will add on four new classrooms to the private school. 

Warrensburg Christian School breaks ground on Phase 1 building expansion

WARRENSBURG – The Warrensburg Christian School, 612 E. Young Ave., is expanding once more and beginning with Phase 1 of an expansion of its private school.

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Get in the habit of finishing well

I love the story of the woman at the well. If you’re not familiar with it, look in the fourth chapter of John’s gospel.
Bennet Bodenstein

Wines perfect for mothers

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12 and is one of the happiest of our national holidays. Thus, only the happiest of wine is the order of the day, but which one?
Liz Schleicher

It's standardized testing season

It’s time again for every parent, teacher and student’s least favorite school year tradition: standardized testing.
Gwen Rockwood

Don’t let it bug you

Welcome to the year of the bug. We’re just in time to witness two giant broods of cicadas rising from the ground like a horde of zombie bugs. How many zombie bugs? Definitely billions. But most likely trillions. There’s no official tree-to-tree cicada census, so it’s hard to be sure.
Liz Schleicher

‘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.

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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 …

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