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45 Years- Senior Center Celebrates Longevity

Published by admin on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 2:06pm
Care Connection operates 22 senior centers in 13 Missouri counties, including the Warsaw Senior Center. In honor of Care Connection’s 45th anniversary, special activities were enjoyed at the Warsaw Senior Center October 1 – 5.

Heritage Days Organizers Ready For Record Crowd

Published by admin on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 2:03pm
Thousands of visitors are expected in the area October 20-21 to attend the Thirty-eighth Pioneer Heritage Days celebration at the Truman Dam Visitors’ Center on Kaysinger Bluff and the Heritage Days Craft Show on Drake Harbor.  Since 1981, Warsaw Pioneer Heritage Days has drawn over 7,000 people to its Mountain Man Camp, Pioneer exhibitors, and more.
The KBPHA presents a living history experience through the demonstration of the 18th through the 20th century crafts, trades, and lifestyles of the early pioneers. 

Oops! Delivery Truck Knocks Out Power Line

Published by admin on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 2:18pm
A tractor trailer delivery truck accidently ran into a low lying cable on Main Street near Benton County Tire and Maples Ford about 1:30 PM on September 28 causing a domino effect that pulled down two Kansas City Power and Light (KCP&L) utility poles, and two Century Link telephone poles. Power was out for about two hours on Main Street and crews from the utility and phone companies worked late into the night to make repairs. The Warsaw Fire Department and Warsaw Streets employees helped to block the affected part of the road and set up a detour for drivers. 

Crappie Masters Draws Spectators And Anglers

Published by admin on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 1:36pm

Community Salutes Real Life Heroes

Published by admin on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 1:34pm
 Approximately 1,200 people enjoyed the Third Annual Community Appreciation Day sponsored by the Friends of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, September 30. 
Children and adults enjoyed food, entertainment, and a chance to meet members of Benton County’s first responders in a safe, friendly atmosphere.  “We wanted everyone to meet the people who help our community in times of need in a less threatening atmosphere,” said Carrie Rieman, president of the Friends of the Benton County Sheriff’s  Office.

Man Fires Shots At Warsaw Restaurant/Bar

Published by admin on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 9:40am
On 09/21/2018, Robert P. Schapeler 68, of Clinton MO was arrested at his residence after an altercation at the Hidden Lake Restaurant and Bar. At approximately 2230 hours, deputies responded to the business at the request of the owner for threats received. The owner stated a man, later identified as Schapeler, was upset over a pool game and claimed he was going to return to the business and kill everyone. 

Seniorfest Helps Seniors Connect

Published by admin on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 9:37am
The second annual Seniorfest was held Tuesday, September 25, in the Warsaw Community Building, from 1 to 4 PM. The event offered the opportunity for the general public to explore the services available in the local area offered by various medical organizations as well as other businesses. Flu shots were available, as well as blood pressure checks, blood sugar screenings and prescription reviews. 

Warsaw Man Flees Scene Of Accident

Published by admin on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 8:55am
 A Warsaw man fled the scene of an accident on U. S. 65 at Route MM in Benton County on September 3 at 5:30 PM.

Sheriff’s Office Needs Eye In The Sky

Published by admin on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 8:51am
 A child wanders away from home, a senior citizen becomes disoriented and walks away, an accident occurs and a person is unable to move, these are all situations in which the local law enforcement officials may be called to search for someone. Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox is on a quest to obtain a drone for his office to aid his officers in case of an emergency.

Warsaw Grants License Reprieve For Businesses

Published by admin on Wed, 09/12/2018 - 8:59am
 During a 5:45 PM Sep. 4 public hearing, to allow seven Warsaw business owners to come in and pay delinquent City business licenses, no delinquent business owner appeared. Alderpersons then decided that those owners would be given until close of business Wednesday Sep. 5 to renew their licenses. City Clerk Jessi Kendall said Sep. 10 that all seven business owners appeared at City offices before end of Wednesday and renewed their business licenses.