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🌱 Why Warrenton’s Ward 1 alderman seat is still sitting empty

Warrenton, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Warrenton’s Ward 1 alderman seat is still sitting empty
  • How Warrenton volleyball turned a second-year program into award winners
  • What the $634 million I-70 project means between Warrenton and Wentzville

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Warrenton alderman appointment delayed again (warrencountyrecord.com) — Warrenton’s Ward 1 alderman seat remains unfilled after a June 2 special meeting ended without action because Mayor Eric Schleuter, the only official who can nominate a candidate, was absent. Two contenders, longtime alderman Jack Crump and resident Frank Cusumano, have already pitched their qualifications as the city works to resolve the vacancy created when April’s election winner died before taking office.
   

• Four Warriors earn postseason volleyball honors (warrencountyrecord.com) — Warrenton boys’ volleyball capped its second season by placing four Warriors on all-conference and all-district teams after a .500 year and a district semifinal run. Senior Teegan Williams and sophomore Lucas Payne led the way with first-team selections, while Brayden Brown and Matthew Faubion also earned district recognition, showcasing the rapid growth of the young program.
   

• FreightWeekSTL Showcases Infrastructure Investments and Rail Innovation Driving St. Louis Logistics Growth (railwayage.com) — A massive $634 million Interstate 70 upgrade between Warrenton and Wentzville is one of the largest projects highlighted in the St. Louis Regional Freightway’s new $9.2 billion priority list. Regional leaders say these highway, bridge, and airport investments, combined with emerging autonomous rail technology, are positioning the broader St. Louis area for long-term freight and logistics growth that will affect nearby communities.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wright City

  • Area legislators field questions on schools, taxes in aftermath of legislative session (warrencountyrecord.com)

Troy

  • Prefontaine Classic women's hammer throw to feature last four Olympic champions (kval.com)

Wentzville

  • (LISTEN): MoDOT expects new I-70 bridge over Columbia's St. Charles road to be done in August (kwos.com)
  • Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they're dying out (theoaklandpress.com)
  • Snodgrass leads Day 1 of qualifying at 2026 Go Bowling U.S. Women's Open (bowl.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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