Society

She’s A New Face At The Warsaw Chamber

Published by admin on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 11:21am
Khristina Brovelli has joined the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce as an assistant to Chamber Director, Mac Vorce. She has lived in Warsaw since 2017 and brings experience in hospitality and a knowledge of the land and water to her new job. Brovelli started work on June 20, and replaces Jenn Bradshaw who joined the City of Warsaw, effective July 8. 

Woman On A Mission For Historic Cemetery

Published by admin on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 2:19pm

Harbor Village Filled With Sound Of Music

Published by admin on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 6:52am
After an afternoon of tough competition, T. J. Duggins of Warsaw came out as the champ in The Voice competition at the Warsaw Senior Center on Saturday, June 22.
Diggins, who won the judges over with his rendition of “Unchained Melody” and “God Bless America” lives in the Katy Village apartment complex.
Coming in a second place win was Donnie Worthley of Lincoln. Third place was awarded to Shelby Neal of Windsor.
There were 14 contestants in what the organizers said was one of the best competition they had witnessed.

What A Blast! Jubilee Days Fueled With Music And Fun

Published by admin on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 12:45pm
Despite last minute changes and the threat of Drake Harbor flooding, the 53rd Annual Jubilee Days went on without a hitch according to the event chairman Chuck Allcorn.
“Jubilee Days was great,” exclaimed Allcorn. “We were so grateful that the weather was perfect and we didn’t have to deal with any rain outs. The Jubilee Days committee appreciates all the support from the community from monetary, physical and attendance support.”

G&W Taps Local Man As New Store Manager

Published by admin on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 11:37am
Kerry Wise was named new store manager at G&W Country Mart in Warsaw at the end of March. He accepted the position after serving nine years at Country Mart in Clinton where he was meat department manager and then store manager. 

Jubilee Days Celebration Is On!

Published by admin on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 11:30am
Jubilee Days will take place in Warsaw as scheduled June 5-8, with some changes in location to ensure public safety in the event that there is high water at Drake Harbor. The Corps of Engineers, City of Warsaw and Jubilee Days Committee met early Monday morning to discuss the flooding on Truman Lake and potential for rising water on the Osage River, and decided to move the location of various events further inland to be “on the safe side.” 

Wild Weather Disrupts Long Holiday Weekend

Published by admin on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 7:45am
 Despite the high water on Truman Lake, thousands of people flocked to the twin lake area during the three day Memorial Day weekend.
According to Erin Cordrey of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, at the Truman Overlook  almost 2483 visitors passed through the doors at the Visitor’s Center over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.  Sunday was the busiest day with 980 visitors.  “The weather was great so the high water didn’t seem to keep them away.

Museum Re-Fueled With New Exhibits For Summer

Published by admin on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 9:08am
The 2019 season at the Benton County Museum began in April and will run through October. Two new special exhibits are featured this season. The first is Dr. Guss Salley, Warsaw physician for over 40 years, who also served as Warsaw mayor and Missouri State Representative. The second exhibit is entitled “Lincoln, MO 150 Years.”

Summer Reading Masterpiece In The Works

Published by admin on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 2:06pm
Free summer fun for kids begins at the Warsaw Branch of the Boonslick Regional Library (BRL) begins on June 1 and runs until July 31. Dual programs will take place during this time frame including one for those ages 2 through 11, and a second one for teens 12 through 18 years. Prizes will be given for every reading slip returned and there is no limit. Each reading slip turned in will also be entered in contests for gift cards and bags of books. Each age group will also be offered weekly programs, demonstrations, and an End of Summer Party.

Warm House Fashions Heat Up The Runway

Published by admin on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 7:50am
About 60 people participated in the Spring Fling Fashion Show on May 2, at the Warsaw Senior Center. It was coordinated by volunteers at the Warm House and Senior Center, and most of the models were volunteers and employees from those organizations. They modeled a variety of formal and casual ensembles, provided by the Warm House, that were on sale for as little as $1 an item. Proceeds from this fundraiser are being divided between the two sponsors.