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In today's newsletter:

  • When and where Warrenton's Homecoming parade and big game will happen
  • Rural Warrenton man jailed after deputies seize guns and suspected meth
  • How Warrenton's golfers surged to second at the conference tournament

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Homecomings highlight coming days in Warren County (warrencountyrecord.com) — Warrenton R-III's Homecoming week is about to kick off, with a Sunday parade down Boonslick and Pinckney to the high school, followed by a powderpuff game and a full week of spirit activities. The celebration culminates in the Warriors' Friday night football game against Winfield and a Saturday dance, while Wright City wraps up its own Homecoming festivities.
   

2. Warrenton man facing drug, gun charges after allegedly shooting at residence (warrencountyrecord.com) — A rural Warrenton resident is facing multiple felony drug and weapons charges after a family member reported he had been walking with a rifle and that their residence had been shot at. Warren County deputies later searched his bedroom, where they say they found several firearms and suspected methamphetamine; the man, a convicted felon, is being held without bond.
   

3. Big finish carries Mellegaard, Warrenton to finishes near top of conference (warrencountyrecord.com) — Warrenton High's girls golf team and junior Makayla Mellegaard turned in strong performances at the GAC North/Central Tournament, with Mellegaard placing third and the Warriors finishing second overall. Warrenton softball also battled back in a close 7-6 loss at Winfield and is set to host Union next, giving local fans several chances to support their teams.
   

4. REMINDER: Long-Term Full Road Closure Scheduled on Missouri Route 47 near Hawk Point (einpresswire.com) — Drivers around Warrenton should prepare for a long-term full closure of Missouri Route 47 near Hawk Point starting as early as the week of October 5, with traffic detoured via Warrenton and I-70. MoDOT says local access will remain open, but through-drivers will need to follow signed routes toward Wentzville and Troy while the $18.8 million project continues into 2028.
   

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