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The Editorial & Opinion Page

Have I Got A Line For You!

Are we inching closer to the beginning of WWIII? With everything going on around the world, it wouldn’t surprise me. All of Europe is on the brink of war with Russia, China threatening Taiwan …

Financial Focus

You might not have thought much about beneficiary designations — but they can play a big role in your estate planning. When you purchase insurance policies and open investment accounts, …

Have I Got A Line For You!

How many old signs do you remember? There was one at R-IX North Elementary that read, “What I Am Going to Be, I Am Now Becoming”. Many years ago The Hermitage Index had this saying on …

Financial Focus

We all hope to remain healthy and independent throughout our lives – but life can be unpredictable. If you were ever to need some type of long-term care, would you be financially prepared? …
The Sports Page
CLAIMING THEIR SPOTS AT THE TOP, the Lincoln Lady Cardinals and the Cole Camp Lady Bluebirds both placed in the 2024 Kaysinger Conference Tournament on Saturday.  Lincoln took the 2nd place trophy after falling to Northwest, 9-4, and Cole Camp finihsed 3rd after a 4-2 win over Tipton.

Lincoln, Cole Camp Take Second, Third In Kaysinger

On Friday, the second seed Lincoln Lady Cardinals defeated seventh seed LaMonte, 16-1 in first round action at the Kaysinger Conference Tourney held in Lincoln. Alyssa Mellen led off with a …

Lincoln Adds To Win Total In Busy Last Week

Lincoln coach Will Lynde would have his team play everyday if possible. After running over Otterville, 16-1 on Thursday at home, they destroyed Sweet Spring 21-0 on Friday on the road. On …

Bluebirds Split Doubleheader With Iberia, Crest Ridge

The Cole Camp Bluebirds are now 5-8 after splitting two games in their host invitational two game affair on Saturday. Cole Camp battled the number one team in the state, Iberia in a 4-2 early …

Cole Camp Golfers Take First At Conference

CONGRATULATIONS to the Cole Camp golf team on their victory at the Kaysinger Conference golf tournament. Spencer Godwin placed first overall, Gage Oelrichs placed fourth, Tyler Howard placed fifth …

Burdick Sets New Javelin Record For Cole Camp

THE LADY BLUEBIRDS Emily Burdick recorded a personal best distance in the javelin last week and set a new school record with the same throw of 34.01m.
The School Page
FEBRUARY 2024 Student of the Month: (L to R): 8th Grade-Miranda Myers, 7th Grade-Brogan Schibi, 6th Grade-Grayson Vaughn. JBMS teachers and staff nominate one student from each grade based on the following criteria: 1. Goes above and beyond 2. Assists and Motivates Peers 3. Hardworking and enthusiastic 4. Respectful to peers and faculty 5. Positive contributions to the classroom and school environment.

JBMS Announces February Students Of The Month

FEBRUARY 2024 Student of the Month: (L to R): 8th Grade-Miranda Myers, 7th Grade-Brogan Schibi, 6th Grade-Grayson Vaughn. JBMS teachers and staff nominate one student from each grade based on the …

Warsaw North Recognizes Students Of The Month

FEBRUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH for North Elementary were announced this morning, (L to R): Axel Richardson, Clarke Radford, Remington Ghyra, Reagan Box, Haven Hinkle, Kase Smith, Sebastian Cooper, …

Warsaw South Presents Students Of The Month

WARSAW SOUTH Students of the Month for February, Character Trait: Helpful, (L to R): Daxeton Staton, Anastasia Baker (not pictured), Ryker Mutch, Luna Jackson, Avery Ferguson, Braxtyn Whittecar, …

WHS Music Takes Solos And Small Ensembles To Districts

Warsaw High School’s Music Department participated in District Music Festival for solos and small ensembles on March 4 at Stockton High School. Fifty-three students performed their solos …

Lincoln Music Students Perform At State Fair

Lincoln music students were busy last Saturday at District Solos/Ensembles at SFCC! The following students received an Exemplary (1) rating and will advance to state contest at Mizzou on April …
The Society Page
Ozark Foodie
One of my favorite quick vegetable recipes is glazed carrots; a perfect side dish to almost anything. I used baby carrots in the recipe but if you use larger one make sure the slices are all equal in …
JUST IN TIME for a beautiful weekend, LOZ Outfitters held a ribbon cutting to celebrate their grand opening at their new location on Warsaw's Main Street on Friday.  Those present for the occasion included: Megan Petersen, Mary Langewisch, Sean Dockery-Owner, Steve Daleske, Tracey Dockery-Owner, Mariah Montoya, Jessi Kendall, Joshua Pacheco, Josh Sater, Charlie McGann, Jo Ann Lane-Benton County Economic Development, and Susan Beasley.
LOZ Outfitters Celebrates Grand Opening With Ribbon Cutting
JUST IN TIME for a beautiful weekend, LOZ Outfitters held a ribbon cutting to celebrate their grand opening at their new location on Warsaw's Main Street on Friday. Those present for the occasion …
Fristoe News
The Fristoe area has had great weather this past week and area gardeners are enjoying their produce from the gardens; sweet onions, lettuce, radishes just to name a few things. The Fristoe News …
B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783
Mark your calendar for “Dining at the Lodge”: April 26, Grilled Pork Chops, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Served with scalloped potatoes, green beans and roll, $13.00 All meals are open to …
Church News
Warsaw Christian Church “….that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as …
The Law Page

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Sheriff’s Report 4/8/24 to 4/14/24 Robert William Doelz of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 4-8-24 on a Benton County warrant for Endangering the Welfare of a Child 1st Degree-no Sexual Conduct, …

The Obituary Page
Luther Harris Jordan
Luther Harris Jordan
Luther Harris Jordan, 86, of Warsaw, MO, formerly of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center after a brief illness. He was born August 11, …
John D. Montemayor
John D. Montemayor
John D. Montemayor, age 58, of Edwards, Missouri, passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at his home. He was born November 11, 1965, in Kansas City, Kansas, the second son of Frank & Marilyn …
Lawrence Lee Casey
Lawrence Lee Casey, age 85, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 21, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Charles Lee and Sylvia Edna …
Billy Ray Stevens
Billy Ray Stevens
Billy Stevens, age 47, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Sunday March 31, 2024 at home. He was born on July 13, 1976 in Clinton, Missouri unto John and Bonnie Gaylord Stevens. Billy was a …
Barbara Jean Fergerson Johnson
Barbara Jean Fergerson Johnson
Mrs. Barbara Jean Fergerson Johnson, age 77, of Huntsville, AL, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born in Warsaw, MO, on November 9, 1946 to Homer and Marie Fergerson and was the …
Special Sections
Web Extras
Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence
In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.
Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home
Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. …
Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?
Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or stocks.
Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow
One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of the 1920s, we’ve studied Bow’s fame and her cultural legacy.
10 of the best places in the US to see the northern lights in 2024
Astronomers say 2024 will be a great year to see the northern lights. Stacker used various sources to list 10 places in the U.S. to view them.