Society

Pubs And Poker Was Royal Flush

Published by admin on Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:44pm
Six pubs in Benton County took part in the Warsaw Pubs and Poker event on March 20, from 4 to 7 PM. Registration took place at Nix Horseshoe and Bar, and 55 participants followed up with visits to Nee Nee’s Italian Steakhouse, The Landing Bistro, Drake Harbor Trading Company, Missing Link Bootleg BBQ and The Dam Restaurant & Lounge. According to Lynette Stokes, Executive Director of Benton County Tourism & Recreation (sponsor of the event), the weather was perfect and everyone had a great time.

Morel Lovers On The Hunt

Published by admin on Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:43pm
Hunting for morel mushrooms is a great way to maintain a safe distance from others and find something tasty to eat. The season in Missouri lasts from about late March to early May. 
Local legendary morel hunter Mike Watkins said that he just walks through the woods looking for the tasty treats.
“After a rain is a good time to go walking through the woods looking for morels,” said Watkins.  “Usually by the first part of April they (morels) will pop up.”

R-9 Counselor Says ‘Be You’ In Famed Chicken Soup Series

Published by admin on Wed, 03/17/2021 - 12:44pm
A special story about her students is the basis for Warsaw R-IX School Counselor Katie Johnson’s story which will appear in the new edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul in April 2021.
The popular Chicken Soup series features stories from everyday people with extraordinary lives.  This particular edition is titled Be You, 101 stories of Affirmation, Determination and Female Empowerment for women of all ages.

WHS Alumni Game, A Thrill Of The Past

Published by admin on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 12:38pm
Basketball fans gathered in the Warsaw High School gym to watch former WHS greats battle with current high school basketball stars to raise money for the 2021 Project Graduation.
“We had a good crowd,” said Project Graduation chair Tracey Spry.  “Everyone had a good time and we raised $6,000 toward our goal for Project Graduation.”
Last year’s game was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

A Doggone Good Time

Published by admin on Wed, 03/03/2021 - 2:30pm
Twin Lakes K9 Academy Owner and dog trainer Tim Snider held a successful Winter Dog Fest on Saturday, February 27. It was the result of a brainstorm with Mac Vorce, Warsaw Chamber of Commerce Director, and “super volunteer and guide” at the Truman Lake Adventure Club.

Chamber Welcomes New Office Assistant

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 1:55pm
Brian Sopko became the office assistant at the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce on February 1. He brings a wealth of experience working with small businesses to the position and looks forward to supporting those in the local community.

Caffeinated Comfort Big In Benton County

Published by admin on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 11:28am
The bitter cold weather that Benton Countians have been enduring has made local coffee houses a popular stop on the way to work.

TLAC Hosts Frigid 5K In Lincoln

Published by admin on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 10:27am
Several runners bared near freezing temperatures for the first annual Lincoln 5K on Saturday.  The first in a series of three events hosted by Truman Lake Adventure Club, the Lincoln 5K utilized a new walking and biking route throughout the mid-Benton County suburb dubbed “the town alive on 65”.  The new route was made possible by participation in the MPAN Grant process that helps rural communities fund projects that encourage residents and visitors to take advantage of alternative modes of transportation. 

Postcard From The Past Unites Families

Published by admin on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 10:12am

WHS Graduate Named Technical Education Liaison

Published by admin on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 1:41pm
State Fair Community College has announced Rochelle Hockett as the Technical Education Liaison. This is a new position that is funded by a federal grant from the Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. These funds support the development of academic and career and technical skills among secondary and postsecondary education students across the nation.