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BRINGING THE WOW FACTOR to town, HarborFest will get underway this weekend. Activities will include local residents like Mike Watkins (center) who participated in last year’s Cornhole Tournament.
Excitement Builds For Warsaw's HarborFest: Here's What To Expect
Drake Harbor will be the place to be this Saturday, August 5, as Smokin’ HOT HarborFest kicks off at 11:00 AM. There will be a great line-up of activities all day from 11:00 AM and … more
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A MAJOR RETAILING CAREER came to an end with the retirement of Walmart Store Manager Jane Marshall who is highly regarded in both Warsaw and Clinton where she managed stores.
Well-Known Walmart Manager Calls It A Day
More than 120 people gathered in the women’s apparel department at the Clinton Walmart on Wednesday morning, July 26, to mark the retirement of store manager Jane Marshall. The … more
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Krista Yeggy, DO
GVMH Welcomes Krista Yeggy, DO As OB/GYN Provider
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to welcome Krista Yeggy, DO as an Obstetrics and Gynecology provider at its Clinton Clinic.  In her role, Yeggy will care for the … more
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A Nichols Worth Of Nature
I recently finished Eric Jay Dolin’s, “Fur, Fortune, and Empire.” It’s the epic history of the fur trade in America. It’s a fascinating historical journey of … more
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PREYING ON THE FAITHFUL, vandals and thieves have hit the First United Methodist Church in Warsaw twice. Pastor Loren Whetsell surveyed part of the damage on Tuesday morning.
Is Nothing Sacred? Vandals Strike Methodist Church Multiple Times
The First United Methodist Church of Warsaw was vandalized twice during the past week causing very costly damage to the buildings and the church vehicles. The most recent event was on Friday at … more
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CONCERNED CITIZENS united on Saturday evening at the Warsaw Community Building over the fate of the Harry S. Truman Visitor Center. Representative Mark Alford attended the event and spoke to those who assembled.
Alford Appears At Forum As Questions Continue To Swirl Around Visitor Center
On Saturday night, July 15, over 50 people, including State Representative Mark Alford, met at the Warsaw Community Building to learn the potential fate of the Harry S. Truman Visitor Center. … more
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A STORIED CAREER, Benton County Enterprise Reporter Homer May marked his 90th birthday on July 17. Well-known for coverage of Warsaw, Lincoln and Cole Camp governments, May has been with the newspaper since 1999.
As He Turns 90, Reporter May Covers County Beat With Verve
Benton County Enterprise Reporter Homer May turned 90 on Monday, July 17. He started writing for the Enterprise in 1999.  Homer, who is always quick with a witty comment said, "A … more
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Route W East Of Cole Camp CLOSED On July 19 For Patching
What: MoDOT maintenance crews patching asphalt on Benton County Route W When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, July 19 Where: Benton County Route W from Missouri Route 52 south … more
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Regardless Of Taste, There's Room For Wine And Books
Finding the right wine is just like picking the nearly perfect book and it almost always comes down to one question: What am I in the mood for? Whether your preference is eBooks, … more
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A WAVE OF WORRIED CONCERN surrounds the future of the Harry S. Truman Visitor Center at Kaysinger Bluff. Peggy Crabtree-Berry is spearheading a movement to keep the landmark structure viable.
Fate Of Visitor Center 'Hangs In Balance'
The Harry S. Truman Visitor Center had one window blown out and seals on a few more windows damaged during a storm on the evening of July 1. Ranger Allen Flint reported that some repairs were made on … more
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JUST A SEASON REMOVED from a deep state run, Lincoln head football coach Brad Drehle now faces going into the 2023 season with a very light roster. Small schools across the state face similar struggles year after year.
Small Schools Scramble In Search For Strength In Big Numbers
The Lincoln football program had just 13 players show up at football camp on Monday. Head coach Brad Drehle is still hopeful to have somewhere in the area of 16 by the start of the season. Two years … more
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TAKING A TOP SPOT, Connor Roberts was one of several young agriculturists in Benton County who received awards at the annual 4H and FFA Youth Fair.
Time To Celebrate! Winners Announced For 4H, FFA Fair
Members of 4-H and FFA clubs from across the county gathered in Lincoln for the annual 4-H & FFA Youth Fair June 29 through July1 to display their projects from the year. Ribbons of … more
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Make Plans! Lane Reduction On Hwy 7 & 65 Bridge For Deck Repair
Where: Missouri Route 7 bridge over U.S. Route 65 in Warsaw When: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM, Monday-Friday, July 17-31 What: MoDOT crews working to repair bridge deck/driving surface on … more
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Administrator Discusses Details of RAISE Grant With City Council
On July 10 City  of Warsaw Administrator Randy Pogue discussed a nearly $25 million award to be soon received by the city for infrastructure projects. He noted that those funds will dwarf … more
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A VITAL SOURCE FOR WARSAW, City Administrator Randy Pogue was instrumental in securing a near 25 million dollar grant. It will be used for a host of worthy projects. Pogue met with Mayor Eddie Simons to review plans for the funding.
Massive Grant Brings Big Bucks, Major Improvements To Warsaw
United States Missouri Senator Eric Schmidtt has informed the City of Warsaw that the community has received a $24,997,004 RAISE grant. The strength of this grant application is the community’s … more
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INCREDIBLE GROWTH in tourism continues to propel the twin-lakes economy. Kansas City residents Mike and Jolie Riccitiello greeted Tuesday morning with coffee at Deer Rest Campground.
Economic Bounty, Tourism Propels County's Economy
Who would not want to respond positively to an ad promoting beautiful lakes, miles of trails to explore, thousands of acres of beautiful public lands, fishing, boating, quaint towns with family-owned … more
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JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER, Dairy Queen opened on June 26 in North Town where Sonia Lasseigne put the iconic swirl on a vanilla cone.
Hail To The Queen! DQ Opens For Warsaw Fans
Warsaw residents turned out in full force as the new Dairy Queen opened its doors on June 26.  Traffic was backed up down the street as customers waited in line to enjoy the delightful treats … more
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Medicare Annual Wellness Visits Offered At Golden Valley
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is pleased to announce that it is offering Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. These visits focus on preventative care, health screenings and wellness planning. … more
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A Nichols Worth Of Nature
Now is a perfect time to get kids outside and introduce them to nature. Butterflies, moths, and caterpillars are out in great numbers and are the perfect way to spike children’s curiosity about … more
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! The twin-lakes area will be the scene of multiple fireworks displays to mark the 4th of July holiday. The Drake Harbor Fireworks Experience will set the scene on Saturday night with a spectacular pyrotechnic display. The event will get underway at dusk.
Boom, Bang And POP! July 4th Celebrations Will Light Night Sky
The area will present many opportunities to celebrate the birth of our nation at many events being hosted in and around Benton County.   There will be plenty to do in Lincoln on … more
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"A VITAL PARTNERSHIP" is how Benton County Tourism Director Lynette Stokes describes the relationship with Whiteman Air Force Base 509th Communication Squadron. Airmen and their families spent a jam packed day of activities in Warsaw on Friday. Attendees included Jaret Waggoner and Rex Lee who kayaked courtesy of Warsaw Adventures.
Warsaw Rolls Out Warm Welcome For Whiteman
Whiteman Day was held June 23 beginning at 10:00 AM in the Warsaw Community Building.  The event was the first annual meeting between the local community and military personnel and their … more
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AN ICONIC FIXTURE ON HWY 65, Rigby's Truck Stop was well-known by travelers for modern conveniences that included a TV room, guest rooms and showers.
Part 2: Rigby Family Built Longtime Lincoln Landmark
In our last segment, we looked at the Rigby family's musical interests. This time, we'll look at the family's successful entrepreneurial ventures in the world of restaurant … more
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Benton County 4H, FFA Fair To Showcase Work This Week
The annual Benton County 4-H FFA Fair is scheduled to being this week in Lincoln at the 4-H FFA Fairground located on Park Street. The Fair opens on Thursday, June 29  with the Sheep … more
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City Of Warsaw Receives 'Clean' 2022 Audit
In early session Monday eve, the Warsaw City Council heard Auditor Jon Cummings, with KPM, CPAS & Advisors discuss his recently completed audit of the city's 2022 financial operations. He … more
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CANDY, CLOWNS AND ALOHA SPIRIT were all part of this year's Grand Jubilee Days parade on Saturday. Hundreds of spectators, including Van Moran lined Main Street despite cloudy skies and a few rain drops.
Rain Didn't Dampen Jubilee From Being A Joyous Success
Even a short rain shower couldn’t keep people away from the 56th Annual Jubilee Days festivities this past weekend. Jubilee Days started with the Baby Contest on Wednesday … more
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