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Tyler Richardson

Word On The Street

Bryce Cole

The Editorial & Opinion Page

Have I Got A Line For You!

Walking over to the Courthouse this morning, I noticed a few blades of green grass poking through. The first day of spring is next Thursday and it won’t be long until the lake is full of …

Financial Focus

It’s tax season again — which also means, unfortunately, that it’s time for the annual array of scams aimed at taxpayers. Fortunately, by being alert, you can protect yourself from …

Down On The Creek

Ride A Good Horse To Death Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night, stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Thus reads the inscription on the General …

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor, For the first time in years I’m excited about our country! We have Donald Trump back as President, J.D. Vance as VP and now we have DOGE and Elon Musk! How refreshing! Now …

Have I Got A Line For You!

Well, President Trump and President Zelenskyy had a real rabble-rouser at the White House. The conversation became heated and some believe The Donald was disrespectful to Zelenskyy. I don’t see …
The Sports Page

Logue Makes Announcement Of All-Benton County Basketball Teams

Well, here we are for another year. My criteria for choosing the All-Benton County basketball teams comes down to a variety of options and opinions. We look at the statistics, plus a variety of other …

'Cats Named To 2024-25 All-OHC Lists

Members of this year's Warsaw basketball teams are beginning to see post-season honors roll in, including that of the Ozark Highlands Conference where the boys placed 5 on respective teams and the …

Cardinals Advance With Close Class 2 Sectional Win Over St. Paul

Lincoln defeated St. Paul Lutheran, 47-46 at home on Monday night in a MSHSAA Class 2 Sectional matchup. The game was everything that a 21-4 team against a 21-5 team should be. Junior Dawson …

After First District Title In 20 Years, Wildcats Eliminated In Class 3 Sectional Loss

For the first time in twenty years, the Warsaw Wildcats found themselves in the sectional round of the MSHSAA basketball playoffs, but in a day and age where public schools are still expected to …

Lincoln Takes The Crown In Class 2 District 13

Last season, the Lincoln basketball team had high expectations. However, a slew of injuries to key players derailed their plans and they ended up with a 7-18 record. This season started with a …
The School Page

Cole Camp R-I To Host Open House

The Cole Camp R-1 School is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, March 18 from 5:00-5:30 p.m. The tour is of the new classroom and multipurpose additions to the Cole Camp R-1 campus. To take …

Warsaw R-IX Sets Date Of Graduation For Class Of 2025

The Warsaw R-IX Board of Education met on February 19 to discuss a range of important updates and decisions affecting the school district. Due to winter weather, the agenda was reduced to only …

Cole Camp Board Hears Presentation On Ag Program

The Cole Camp Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, February 20 due to the adverse weather conditions on Tuesday, February 18. The agenda was approved along …

Cole Camp's Hess Gives Update On School Construction

Phase One of the Cole Camp R-1 construction project remains on budget and on-time. Construction on four elementary classrooms, a set of restrooms and a new multi-purpose building began last May and …
The Society Page
Ozark Foodie
This skunk smell recipe has been published before, but it's worth having it in your back pocket because it works. And spring is coming and so are the skunks! Skunk Stink Remover Recipe • 1 …
B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783
Dining at The Lodge: Seafood Boil Dinner on March 21 is open to the public (read on for more details)! This event is a Membership Drive and Fundraiser for our Scholarship Fund. This event is …
Dr. Gabriel Anders
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Symptoms And Treatments
As a physician living and practicing in Sedalia, I am privileged to treat many patients in this city and surrounding communities. One of the areas of focus is sleep disorders. The most common sleep …
Save The Date!
The Cole Camp Fair Board has begun planning for this year’s fair that will be held on September 4, 5 and 6. The new carnival that has been hired, Jones & Company Carnival, will offer a …
Lincoln Chamber Begins Planning For Seasonal Events
The Lincoln Chamber held an evening meeting at President Lindsey Decker’s new office location in what was formerly Christian Outreach on east Main. Decker called the meeting to order with …
The Law Page

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Sheriff’s Report 2/28/25 to 3/6/25 Mark Wayne Pate of Sedalia, MO was arrested on 2-28-25 on a Pettis County warrant for Probation Violation. Bond is set at $25,000.00 cash or surety. …

The Obituary Page
Nelson August Eckhoff
Nelson August Eckhoff
Nelson August Eckhoff, 87, of Warsaw, formerly of Sedalia passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born on July 8, 1937, on Balke Prairie near Cole …
Chester Leland Hammond, Sr.
Chester Leland Hammond, Sr.
Chester Leland Hammond Sr., 87, of Fristoe Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1937, to Jake Otis Hammond and Lillie May “Jackson” Hammond. …
Bruce Lynn Jackson
Bruce Lynn Jackson
Bruce Lynn Jackson, 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at home after a short battle with bone cancer. Bruce was born on April 1, 1959 in Kansas City, MO. Bruce was the son of …
Kevin A. Noland
Kevin A. Noland
Kevin A. Noland, born on March 1, 1968, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Warsaw, Missouri. Kevin began his professional journey with a brief service in the Missouri Army National Guard before …
Laura Ruth Oelrichs
Laura Ruth Oelrichs, 90, of Mora, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born May 6, 1934, in Tribune, KS, a daughter of the late H.W. and Amanda (Heess) …
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