Society

Eagle Scout Project A Help For Health Dept.

Published by admin on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 7:06am
When Mason Anderson, 13, and a member of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 34, was trying to decide on his Eagle Scout project, his mom, Jeany Carter, suggested that he do something to beautify the front of the Health Department. Carter works at the Health Department, and Mason liked her suggestion. With the help of other scouts, he was able to do zero-scaping in front of the Health Department’s front entrance on Saturday morning, July 18.  Rocks and paving stones now make an attractive, low-water arrangement. 

Unbridled Enthusiasm For Saddlebred Horses

Published by admin on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 10:06am

WHS Alumni Swing For The Fences For A Cause

Published by admin on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 12:37pm

Artist Gifts Impressive Drake Harbor Portrait

Published by admin on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 11:39am

Warsaw Entrepreneur Thrives With Spicy Idea

Published by admin on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 11:37am

Coffee Club Reuniting Brings Sense Of Normal

Published by admin on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 1:20pm
Coffee drinking friends have made it a point to meet early in the morning at Boring Rexall Drugs for more than 50 years. But during the Stay-at-Home order, they had to relinquish this social connection. Now that restrictions are relaxed, the coffee club began meeting again on Monday, June 1.
“Some of the club members came in on Monday morning, but not all of them,” said Dana Koll, owner/pharmacist at Boring Drugs. “It had been a long time since their last gathering and they started reintroducing themselves.”

Warsaw’s Only Laundromat Re-Opens With New Owners

Published by admin on Wed, 05/20/2020 - 9:56am
Warsaw Laundromat has been a fixture at 108 E. Jackson Street, in Warsaw, for 40 years. It was owned by Ayman Ielouch for the past 20 years, but sold to Charles and Kristal Sawyers in February. It has gone through extensive renovation and reopened for business in the latter part of April.
“We put in 14 new, Dexter, front-load, coin-operated, stainless steel washing machines and 14 Dryers,” said Kristal Sawyers. “We also tore down the ceiling, left it open and painted it black, and put white metal on the walls. New hours for the business are 8 AM until 10 PM.”

FFA Students Re-Work Plant Sale In The Era Of Social Distancing

Published by admin on Wed, 04/29/2020 - 12:12pm
Weeks before anyone was thinking about their spring gardens, Warsaw High School FFA members were planting and fertilizing seeds to produce a variety of plants for their annual plant sale.  They had no idea that March 13 would be the last day they worked in the greenhouse on the WHS campus.
Since March 13, FFA advisor Stan Adler has been taking care of his students’ projects to get them ready for the plant sale.

Defying The Odds, Heart Transplant Patient Living Life

Published by admin on Wed, 04/29/2020 - 12:11pm
Jerry Houchens, 79, of Warsaw, had a heart transplant at University of Columbia Hospital 29 years ago after having 10 to 12 heart attacks. Ten days after the transplant, he went home to mow the yard and tend to his horses. He was doing so well that he came off disability, and returned to his career as a truck driver, only retiring when he was 75 years old.

Tourism Ready To Push Go Button After Pandemic

Published by admin on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 7:47am
Benton County Tourism and Recreation (BCTR) has been planning even more new, and innovative ways to attract tourists to the area when governmental safety guidelines permit. Benton County is in a good location that attracts tourists. It is rural, and is rich in conservation areas, lakes and parks where social distancing can continue to be done and so that people can stay safe. Marketing efforts will move forward to help jumpstart local businesses and will focus on the following.