Jonathan Riley

Missouri

Managing Editor at Washington Missourian

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City simplifies liquor license approval process

3 weeks ago | emissourian.com | Jonathan Riley

The Washington City Council renewed 12 liquor licenses as part of its consent agenda Monday. The approval was a routine matter for the council, but one that will no longer be part of its routine going forward. “We have discussed internally how to go ahead and shorten up the process with regards to approving liquor licenses,” City Administrator Darren Lamb told councilmen at their June 2 meeting. kA 4=2DDlQA`Qm{2>3 D2:5 96 4@?DF=E65 r:EJ pEE@C?6J |2C< !:@?E6< @?
Labadie suspect in Chesterfield SWAT incident facing new charges

3 weeks ago | emissourian.com | Jonathan Riley

A Labadie man — already charged with multiple felonies stemming from an incident last October that led to a SWAT response and a whole floor of the Hyatt Place hotel in Chesterfield being evacuated — is facing new felony gun and drug charges in Franklin County.
Fairgrounds Main Stage roof completed

3 weeks ago | emissourian.com | Jonathan Riley

Washington Town & Country Fair officials and community supporters cut a ribbon Thursday to celebrate the completion of the new $1 million roof over the Main Stage at the Fairgrounds. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was followed by the annual Washington Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Mixer, where 2025 Fair Co-Chair Stephanie McKenzie thanked those who made the new roof possible, as well as giving a preview of this year’s Fair, set for Aug. 6 to 10.
Hoffmann acquires Missourian Publishing Co.

3 weeks ago | emissourian.com | Jonathan Riley

The Missourian Publishing Co. was acquired by Hoffmann Family of Companies Friday, June 6. The sale includes The Missourian, Franklin County’s oldest and largest newspaper, its digital platform, emissourian.com, and its commercial printing operations. The newspaper, which dates back to 1860, was purchased by James L. Miller in 1937.
New Haven woman charged with child endangerment, animal abuse

3 weeks ago | emissourian.com | Jonathan Riley

A New Haven woman was charged Wednesday with child endangerment and animal abuse following a wellbeing check at her home last month. Police were dispatched May 7 to a home in the 1000 block of Washington Ave., New Haven, for a wellbeing check after receiving reports of concerns that the home was abandoned with unattended animals inside, according to court documents. kA 4=2DDlQA`Qm!@=:46 :?:E:2==J <?@4<65 @? E96 5@@C 2?5 C646:G65 ?@ C6DA@?D6 @E96C E92?
Supporters celebrate Rock Island Trail progress

3 weeks ago | emissourian.com | Jonathan Riley

Local and state-level stakeholders cut the ribbon in Gerald Saturday to mark the opening of one mile of the Rock Island Trail there. The event was followed by similar ceremonies in Owensville and Belle, as well as an announcement of new efforts to develop the trail. “Congratulations, Gerald, what a job well done,” Missouri State Parks Director Laura Hendrickson told those assembled for the event, many of whom brought their bicycles. kA 4=2DDlQA`QmkDA2?
Text-to-911 now available in Franklin County

3 weeks ago | emissourian.com | Jonathan Riley

Text-to-911 is now live in Franklin County, county officials announced Tuesday in a joint press release with the cities of Washington and Pacific. “This vital service allows residents to contact emergency services by text message when they are unable to make a voice call,” according to the release. kA 4=2DDlQA`Qm“%6IE\E@\h`` :D 2 4C:E:42= 6?92?46>6?E E@ @FC 6>6C86?4J C6DA@?D6 42A23:=:E:6D — 6DA64:2==J 7@C :?5:G:5F2=D H9@ 2C6 5627[ 92C5 @7 962C:?8[ 92G6 DA6649 :>A2:C>6?ED[ @C 2C6 :?
Public works superintendent addresses water pressure rumors

3 weeks ago | emissourian.com | Jonathan Riley

Public Works Superintendent Kevin Quaethem is seeking to clear up any confusion and dispel rumors that the City of Washington has been tinkering with the water pressure in people’s homes. “The City of Washington is not changing the pressure of the system,” Quaethem told members of the city’s Board of Public Works, some of whom reacted with laughter, at their meeting Wednesday. “The City of Washington cannot change the pressure in the city,” he added.
Leslie woman charged in Xanax poisoning death

4 weeks ago | emissourian.com | Jonathan Riley

An area woman has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with her husband’s Xanax poisoning death in February. On Feb. 13, Franklin County sheriff’s deputies responded to 1109 N. Flint Hill Road, Leslie, after a man reported that Connie Nicely, a resident at the home, had called and told him “that she messed up” and had killed her husband, Richard Nicely. kAm(9:=6 DE:== @? E96 A9@?6 H:E9 E96 >2?
Local man charged with murder, assault

1 month ago | emissourian.com | Jonathan Riley

A local man has been charged with murder after confessing to killing a 71-year-old man whose body was discovered Tuesday. William Jerald Vedenhaupt, 43, was charged Thursday with second-degree murder and second-degree assault, according to online court records. kAm(2D9:?8E@? A@=:46 @77:46CD C6DA@?565 E@ 2 C6D:56?46 :? E96 c__ 3=@4< @7 (2=?FE $EC66E @?