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Benton County Accepts Diesel And Gas Bids
Benton County Presiding Commission Steve Daleske called the May 6 meeting of the Benton County Commission to order at 9 am with Commissioners Larry Berry and Scott Harms in attendance. District … more
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HOMELESSNESS IS A GROWING PROBLEM across the nation and the twin-lakes area is no exception. However, there are resources available to folks like Vernon Harris who traveled here from Iowa.
A Fragile Existence: A Homeless Man's Journey In Benton County
Vernon Harris's story is a stark reminder of the homelessness crisis right in our backyard. Originally from Iowa, Vernon came to Warsaw, hoping to find solace and support among relatives. Instead, he … more
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City Of Lincoln Receives Clean Audit For 2023
In new business Monday eve, KPM-CPA Auditor Mary Brune reported that the city had received a clean 2023 financial audit, while noting that its major revenue sources were up and, "doing very well." … more
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A DYNAMIC DUO, Lexie Dulaban was named Class Valedictorian and Kindle Bartley Salutatorian for Lincoln High School's Class Of 2024.
Lincoln High School Announces 2024 Top Spots And Scholarships
Lincoln High School held their graduation on Donnelly Field on Friday, May 10. Thirty-nine seniors received their diplomas. One of the speakers at the event was Lexie Dulaban, valedictorian of … more
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MARKING A MAJOR MILESTONE, The Fix in Warsaw marked their one year anniversary on Friday. Store employees including Makayla Andrews and Karlie Jones helped with the celebratory event.
The Fix Brews Up One Year Anniversary Party
Susan and Brian Templeton opened The Fix Coffee, at 1700 Commercial Street on May 10, 2023. They celebrated the first anniversary of the coffee shop last week with crowds of customers, 1100 free … more
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Warsaw Outdoor Expo Will Be Extravaganza!
The fourth year of the Warsaw Outdoor Expo will be held Saturday, May 18 at Drake Harbor, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and a lot of new things are taking place. It is a one-day instead of two-day event, … more
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WARSAW HIGH SCHOOL'S BEST AND BRIGHTEST were recognized during the annual Academic Excellence Awards Banquet on Thursday night. Bob and Linda Lemon were named this year's recipients of the Service Award. Their son David who graduated from WHS in 1998 served as guest speaker.
Top Performing WHS Students, Teachers Honored With Celebratory Banquet Soiree
The Thirty-third Annual Warsaw R-9/Warsaw Chamber of Commerce Academic Banquet was held on May 2 with honor students and parents filling the gymnasium. Whitney Day, president of the Warsaw Area … more
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HAILED A HERO, Benton County Deputy Markus Burns risked his life to save a near drowning woman during a massive storm on April 29.
Swift Action By Benton County Sheriff's Deputy Saves Woman
A Benton County deputy risked his life to save a woman whose car was swept into the high water of Deer Creek near Hastain in southern Benton County during the storm on April 29. “I could … more
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A PRACTICE RUN,WHS seniors Hunter Collins, Josephine Kelsey and Abbi Flinn tried on their cap and gowns Tuesday afternoon. Graduation ceremonies for Warsaw are set for May 16 while Cole Camp and Lincoln will hold their festivities this Friday night, May 10.
Destination Real World: Graduations Get Underway At Area High Schools
As the final days wind down for the 2023-24 school year, all three Benton County High Schools have set dates for their 2024 graduation ceremonies. The Class of '24 at Lincoln High School will … more
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Eric Veach Named Interim Police Chief
During Monday evening's Warsaw City Board meeting Mayor Eddie Simons recognized interim Police Chief Eric Veach who was appointed pending further review of personnel issues. Also in Monday's … more
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New Cole Camp Mayor Assigns Roles
In a special session which met Tuesday eve April 30 and in new business, the Cole Camp City Board selected the following Aldermen to oversee tasks within the city's several responsibilities: Mindy … more
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LEAVING BEHIND A LASTING IMPACT, R-IX South Elementary instructor Roxana Eckhoff bids goodbye at the end of the spring semester to a 30 year career and her final kindergarten class.
Era Ends As The Much Beloved Mrs. Eckhoff Hangs Up Her Chalk
After 33 years as an elementary teacher, Roxana Eckhoff will say goodbye to her final class of kindergarteners on May 16. Eckhoff, a kindergarten teacher at Warsaw South Elementary, is retiring from … more
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LIVING UP TO HER NAME, Myracle Fitzpatrick alerted Benton County 911 that her mother was in distress. Myracle was recognized with a reception at North Elementary where Warsaw Police Sgt. Tony Helms and Dispatcher Karmen Smith presented the 6-year old with a medal and plaque.
Warsaw Girl Named Myracle Performs 'Miracle' For Mom
The Warsaw Police Department and 9-1-l presented six-year-old Myracle Fitzpatrick a small Hero Medalion and a certificate for a job well done at a ceremony held on April 19, at North Elementary … more
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HIGH DEMAND AND LOW INVENTORY continue to strain the Benton County Food Pantry. The organization received a much needed boost from the Warsaw Leathernecks who made a sizable donation. Attending a check presentation were Jeannie Arnold, Susan Sullivan, Eric Kirby and Chuck Allcorn.
Food Pantry Need Is Not Going Away
The Benton County Food Pantry is currently experiencing food shortages according to Susan Sullivan, president of the BCFP Board. “Due to food supply challenges at the Food Bank of Central … more
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Accident Reports
A Benton County resident was killed in an accident at Missouri 7 Highway near the West Dam Access Road intersection on April 27 at 7:52 PM. The crash occurred as a 2005 Ford F250 driven by Craig … more
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THE BEST WINE TASTING PARTY EVER will get underway in Downtown Warsaw on Saturday during the Benton County Community Foundation’s Annual Wine Stroll. Foundation Board Members Tracey Martin-Spry and Suzie Brodersen told the Enterprise, “We’re looking forward to a record turnout, great weather and fine Missouri wine!”
Wine Warriors Will Saunter Main Street
Thousands of people are expected to visit the downtown area of Warsaw on April 27, for the 13th Annual Benton County Wine Stroll sponsored by the Benton County Community Foundation (BCCF). … more
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ENCOURAGING SCIENTIFIC THINKING RAIN OR SHINE, the KY3 First Alert Weather team hosted a weather school in the Warsaw High School gymnasium. Participants included KY3's Ron Hearst and Brandon Beck.
The Wonders Of Weather: KY3 TV Brings Meteorology School To WHS
It was standing room only in the WHS gym on Thursday night as folks young and old from all over the county and surrounding areas came to watch the popular KY3 First Alert Weather Tour presentation. … more
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A SIGN OF SPRING, the Benton County Farmers Market will be held on Saturday. Noah Long and his mom, Kathy have been part of the event since its inception.
Embrace The Bounty! Farmers Market Returns For '24 Season
The Warsaw Farmer’s Market has been a familiar outdoor business for 15 years and has plans to grow. It is a great attraction for people who want locally grown fresh produce, beef, plants, baked … more
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Cole Camp Swears In Newest Mayor
In new business Thursday eve, following City Clerk Dawn Paul's reading of election results furnished by the of Benton County Clerk's office, she swore in new Mayor Diana Burdick who was formerly a … more
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Accident Report
An Edwards man was injured in an accident on Highway M and McKenna Villa Road on April 22 at 11:27 AM. The crash occurred when Kevin E. Bradford, 65, of Edwards drove off the right side of the … more
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Accident Report
An eighty-three-year-old Warsaw woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident in rural Benton County on April 14 at 2 PM. The crash occurred when a 2022 Jeep Compass driven by Wilma J. Tankesley, … more
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OH THE PLACES THEY’LL GO, Warsaw High School students including Tommy Kaufmann attended a Career Fair held in the gymnasium on Friday. Kaufmann spoke with Center For Human Services representative Carrie Rieman during the event. Kaufmann told the Enterprise, “I think it was a good way to find careers that might be of interest in the future.”
WHS Students Explore, Connect And Unlock Their Future At Fair
Warsaw High School students explored various career choices at the Career Fair held in the WHS gym on Thursday. The entire WHS student body was given the opportunity to meet with local business … more
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HEADSET HEROES, the Benton County Commission issued a proclamation on Monday to mark National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Bill Jaekel and Justin King are among the dedicated individuals who work at the 911 Center.
A Voice In The Dark: Benton County Recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Benton County Central Dispatch Team is currently being honored as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, April 14-20. The event was initially set up in 1981 by Patricia Anderson of … more
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BRINGING STYLE to the Boutique Crawl Fashion show in Cole Camp was well known Benton County resident Marsha Carey.
Fashionista's Walk The Runway In Cole Camp
I received a call from Marsha Carey on Friday evening with an invitation to the Benton County Boutique Crawl Fashion Show being held in Cole Camp on Saturday morning at 8:30 AM. While I am not big on … more
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Man Stabbed In Altercation At Dollar General
Deputies were notified at 4:30 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2024, that an assault occurred in the parking lot of Dollar General located at 14633 Highway 7, in rural Warsaw. According to the victim, … more
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