News - Benton County Enterprise

City Of Warsaw Hears Concerns Of Chamber Of Commerce

Upon the meeting being called to order and in it's first issue of new business, Clerk Jessica Kendall read the official results of the April 2, 2024, election from the Benton County Clerk's office … more

Homer May | 4/17/24

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, the Benton County Historical Society held their annual benefit dinner that included an auction where items were sold by Laramie Drenon, Cooper Smallwood and Linda Drenon.

A Spectacular Success! Historical Society Benefit Dinner Makes Fundraising History

Over 250 people attended the 51st annual Benton County Historical Society Banquet held at St. Ann Catholic Church near Warsaw on Thursday evening, April 4. BCHS president Leroy Whitaker opened … more

Anita Campbell | 4/10/24

FASHIONISTAS WILL FAN OUT across Benton County this Friday and Saturday during the Spring Boutique Crawl. RiOak Western Design in Cole Camp is among participants. Kelly Humphrey prepared merchandise on Tuesday in preparation for the event.

Weekend Boutique Crawl Ready To Run At Full Speed

As the summer season kicks off around the Twin Lakes area, lots of people are heading to Benton County to go fishing or hunting, however, another reason to come to the lakes is to participate in the … more

Anita Campbell | 4/10/24

NATURE'S NEXT BIG SHOW will be a swath of cicadas appearing across the state of Missouri and right here in Benton County.

Brace Yourself: Cicadas To Invade Benton County

Here they come! "Birds and wildlife will have a feast," said Michael Stoakes of the Kansas City Regional Office, MO Department of Conservation. He was referring to the simultaneous emergence of … more

Joyce Coates | 4/10/24

Lincoln Swears In New And Returning Board Officials

In mid session Monday eve City Clerk Sabrina Brown read the certification of election results furnished by the office of the Benton County Clerk, then swore in re-elected Mayor Glen Nelson and … more

Homer May | 4/10/24

Accident Report

A Warsaw woman was injured in an accident on April 2 at 8:40 AM on Route 2 West of Falling Rock Avenue in Benton County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred … more

Anita Campbell | 4/10/24

ACTIVITY ABOUNDS on Warsaw's Main Street as three new businesses are set to open this month, including Velvet Studio, under the ownership of Alyssa Tinney and Mikayla Barkley.

Benton County Has Momentum! Flurry Of New Business Takes Flight

Benton County is on the move according to Economic Development Director JoAnn Lane. “Since the first of the year, we have had several businesses open up as well as plans for many more in … more

Anita Campbell | 4/3/24

PREPARING FOR THE REAL WORLD, WHS students traveled to MU to take part in the university's Journalism Day. Students were under the direction of Amanda Adler.

Warsaw Students Flush With Opportunity At Mizzou's J-Day

WHS students attended Journalism Day at the University of Missouri last Wednesday and gained valuable experience and knowledge while also receiving awards for submitted work. The purpose of … more

Tanna Howe | 4/3/24

"WORSE THAN MURDER HORNETS" is a term that has been used to describe the highly invasive Bradford (Callery) Pear tree.

Invader Lurks In Form Of Pear Tree

One sign of spring are the white blossoms of Bradford pear trees. This oval-shaped oriental became a favorite of landscapers and was widely planted in yards, city malls, business campuses, parks and … more

Donnie Nichols | 4/3/24

City Administrator Outlines Unique Walking, Biking Trail System

In a short session Monday eve, City of Warsaw Administrator Randy Pogue discussed an ambitious plan to build a five foot wide walking and biking trail and "landscape calming" features in and around … more

Homer May | 4/3/24

Proposition KIDS Passes With Overwhelming Support

At about 8:20 PM Monday the office of Benton County Clerk furnished unofficial results of the April 2 municipal election, reported below. Write-in numbers are not listed if not voted: For State … more

Homer May | 4/3/24

SET FOR A FACE-OFF in the August Primary Election are Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox and former Benton County Deputy Andrew Breshears.

Benton County Sheriff Faces Challenger In August Primary

Andrew Breshears filed to run for the office of Benton County Sheriff on March 25. He will be challenging incumbent Sheriff Ray Knox who is seeking his third term in office. Since both candidates are … more

Judy Kramer | 3/27/24

R-IX CHOIR STUDENTS are set to compete at Music In The Park Festival that will be held in Branson on April 27. Their trip has been underwritten by donations, including one from the Benton County Elks. Attending a check presentation at R-IX North were, front row: Mrs. Rhonda Applegate, Brookelynn White, Stephanie Anderson; and back row: Genia Townsend, Bob Waters, Marilee Carman and Brett Powell.

Elks Give Major Gift For R-IX Kids To Make Music

Music teachers Rhonda Applegate at South School, and Lydia Schockmann, at North, came up with the idea of entering their fourth and fifth grade choir students in the Music in the Parks Music … more

Judy Kramer | 3/27/24

EARNING THEIR STRIPES, Warsaw's Logan Gemes and Tanna Howe were recognized as Central MO Media All-District selections on teams released on Wednesday.

Benton County Basketball Gets Big Time Recognition From Central MO Media

As the 2023-24 basketball seasons have finally wrapped up, crowning champions in each class and releasing All-State teams for each as well, one of the final lists remaining was let loose on Wednesday … more

Adam Howe | 3/27/24

Cole Camp Passes Chicken Ordinance, Must Be Permitted

Under old business Thursday eve, city aldermen passed a bill that will allow residents to keep chickens. The number of fowl permitted was not publicly stated, but the group mentioned that a permit to … more

Homer May | 3/27/24

Warsaw R-IX Asks For Help In Passing Proposition KIDS

The need for improvements to the buildings of the Warsaw R-9 School District has prompted the Board of Education to ask voters to approve Proposition KIDS on April 2. The bond issue will not increase … more

Anita Campbell | 3/27/24

STAYING VIGILANT, Warsaw R-IX School Resource Officer David Fajen instructed JBMS eighth graders Johrdan Decker, Brecken Brewster and Brett Howe to use a door lock safety feature after 18-year-old Ozzy Lee Davis was arrested and charged with a first-degree terrorist threat, a class D felony last Monday.

WHS School Shooting Threat Puts Safety Protocols To Test

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office took 18-year old Ozzy Lee Davis of Edwards, MO. into custody on Monday night, March 11, on a 24-hour hold pending investigation into allegations that he made … more

Joyce Coates | 3/20/24

A MOM IN MOTION, vet tech Kerri Wittman treated livestock at Warsaw Veterinary Clinic on Tuesday morning.

Finding Balance: Working Moms Become Masters At Multi-Tasking

All mothers are working mothers; however, those mothers who work at a job in addition to the one they have at home are a special breed who manage to make what they do look easy. Most of those … more

Anita Campbell | 3/20/24

A WORLD CLASS WHOPPER, Chad Williams caught a record breaking paddlefish last week. Williams was on his first snagging trip when he reeled in the 164 pound fish.

World Record! Snagger Brings Giant Paddlefish From Waters Of Warsaw

The 2024 paddlefish snagging season is off to a great start after an angler reeled in a world record fish at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Chad … more

Submitted | 3/20/24

Warsaw Will Give Eddie St. To Owners

In a short open session under new business Monday eve, Warsaw Aldermen noted that Eddie Street off of Hickory Street was undeveloped, also was a dead end street not needed by the city; then approved … more

Homer May | 3/20/24

Alternative School On Tap For R-IX Bond

One of the major issues facing the Warsaw R-9 Board of Education is securing a place for an alternative school. The need for an alternative school is one of the reasons the Board of Education is … more

Anita Campbell | 3/20/24

ALL POLITICS IS LOCAL, Melita McDermott did a double take as she passed a life-sized cutout of President Trump on Warsaw's Main Street and showed her election enthusiasm with a picture.

It's Campaign Season: Benton County Political Parties Snap Into High Gear

The 2024 election season is underway. According to www.theguardian, on March 6, Donald Trump is the lone Republican candidate left seeking to unseat the sitting president, Joe Biden. Trump most … more

Judy Kramer | 3/13/24

Two Run Unopposed For Warsaw School Board While Lincoln And Cole Camp Races Contested

Election Day is just around the corner and all the three of the local school districts will be selecting people to serve on the various boards. In the Warsaw R-9 District, the two candidates who … more

Anita Campbell | 3/13/24

PLANS ARE WELL UNDERWAY for this year's Jubilee Days celebration. Two new bands will take the stage this year, including Eastern Heights.

Jubilee Days Announces Big Name Entertainment

The Jubilee Days Committee has met and made exciting plans for the event on June 7 and 8. There are some new and ‘fairly new’ events, plus old favorites that will entertain all ages. … more

Judy Kramer | 3/13/24

Proposed Lincoln Food Truck Ordinance Draws Criticism

In early session Monday eve, Estes Drive-In owner Matt Paxton said he had received doubts from some local merchants about a proposed food truck ordinance in the city. His reservations were echoed by … more

Homer May | 3/13/24