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Urbana Mans Life Ends On Lake Of The Ozarks

Published by admin on Thu, 03/15/2018 - 8:24am
A missing person search came to a tragic end on Thursday morning when a man who had gone missing on Lake of the Ozarks was found dead.
According to Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox, Urbana resident Jason Charlton, 44, was found dead on Thursday morning, March 8. His boat was found separately. Knox said Charlton was wearing winter clothes and it appears he fell overboard and drowned; though the official cause of death has not yet been determined.

Extreme Spring Weather Is Just Around The Corner

Published by admin on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 1:14pm
Chances of severe weather usually begin in March of each year. In the case of Benton County that means that we could experience tornadoes, flash floods, severe thunderstorms and high winds. In order to help save lives by promoting preparedness for storms, the State of Missouri has declared the week of March 4-10 Missouri Severe Weather Awareness Week. 

Conceal & Carry Seminar Sparks Big Public Interest

Published by admin on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 1:08pm
Friends of the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (FBCSO) hosted a Concealed Carry Class on Thursday, March 1, at the Knights of Columbus Hall  in Warsaw. An unprecedented 150 attendees showed up. The class instructor was Sgt. Grant Johnson, who talked about changes in concealed carry laws in Missouri.

Sales Tax For New Jail Ready For April Vote

Published by admin on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 8:29am

Local Options Are Few For Uninsured Looking To Detox

Published by admin on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 8:27am
“Substance Use Disorders are a chronic disease, much like high blood pressure or diabetes,” said Elisabeth Brockman-Knight, the senior director of addiction recovery and prevention for Compass Health Network (CHN). 
One steady reminder that there are people in Benton County who suffer from the disease can be found in the Sheriff’s weekly report of arrests.  

New Warsaw Police Chief Ready To Roll With The Role

Published by admin on Wed, 02/21/2018 - 12:43pm
Jason Wenberg was named to fill the position of Warsaw Chief of Police at a February 12th City Council meeting, replacing David Jones who retired in December 2017. Wenberg has served as a Warsaw police officer since September 2006, becoming Coporal in 2012 and Sergeant in 2017. He was the recipient of a Letter of Commendation in 2015 when he rescued a man from a burning apartment complex in Warsaw. 

After Florida Shooting, Area Schools Double Check Security

Published by admin on Wed, 02/21/2018 - 12:42pm
Words seem hollow and inadequate in response to yet another mass school shooting perpetrated on Valentine’s Day at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.  Nineteen-year old Nikolas Cruz was arrested for the premeditated murder of seventeen victims, fourteen young people and three teacher-coaches. Twenty-one more were wounded with the semi-automatic rifle he had legally purchased a year ago. 

The Main Street Shuffle

Published by admin on Thu, 02/15/2018 - 8:40am
The more anything improves and the better it looks, the more its imperfections stand out. The same is true for cities in Benton County whose vacant, abandoned or neglected storefronts detract from the otherwise positive impressions the unique amenities and infrastructure improvements create. 

Filipino Therapists Thrive In Warsaw

Published by admin on Thu, 02/15/2018 - 8:38am
Dave Bolinger, of Warsaw, had knee replacement surgery a couple of years ago, and qualified for physical therapy after leaving the hospital. Three physical therapists from the Benton County Health Department (BCHD) provided services to him in his home, and Bolinger was very satisfied with the results.  Bolinger and his wife, Cynthia, also found it interesting that all of the therapists were from the Philippines. 

Bus Driver Shortage Hits Area Schools

Published by admin on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 9:52am
Snow and icy road conditions concern area school superintendents as they decide whether or not to cancel school, but it is a special concern for the area school bus drivers as well.
School bus drivers have the special duty of making sure students get to school safely and on time.
“We are fully staffed as far as our school bus routes go but we are always in need of bus drivers” said Warsaw R-9 Superintendent Dr. Shawn Poyser.