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The Editorial & Opinion Page

Have I Got A Line For You!

Well, well, well. President Biden apologized for using the word “illegal” to describe the man that killed Laken Riley. She was a 22 year old nursing student in Georgia. What he said was …

Financial Focus

If you have student loans, you likely received a “payment vacation” over the past few years, due to legislation related to COVID-19. But if you’re like millions of other borrowers, …

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor, For years the voters of the Warsaw R-IX School District have approved proposals for school improvements if they are reasonable and can be completed at a reasonable cost. On April 2, …

Have I Got A Line For You!

Run for you lives! I ran across a headline in the Daily Mirror that said, “The universe is doomed to collapse!” It didn’t say when though. Tomorrow….. maybe?  …

Financial Focus

March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day for celebrating all the accomplishments of women around the globe. But many women still need to make up ground in one key area: retirement security. …
The Sports Page
GETTING IN HIS CUTS, Cardinals junior Cam Everhart took batting practice inside the cage at Lincoln last week. Everhart will be called upon to bolster a young Lincoln team that has hopes of a district championship.

Lincoln Eyes District Title With Young Squad

Veteran head coach Will Lynde is expecting a realistic season and a repeat district championship for his Lincoln Cardinals baseball squad. Gone are his top two players from a year ago but hopefully a …

Lincoln Girls Prepare For Upcoming Season

When you drive into Lincoln from the south on Hwy 65, you will see a sign that says "Girls Softball State Champions 2019". The pitcher on that team was the new head coach for the Lady Cardinals, …

Warsaw Basketball Lands Five On All-Conference Lists

After being second team selections a year ago, Warsaw's Logan Gemes and Tanna Howe both upped their games and those efforts didn't go unnoticed by other conference coaches as they were both first …

'Cats, Bluebirds Represent On Class 3 District 8 Teams

With the conclusion of the basketball season over the weekend as champions were crowned for Class 1-3 in Columbia, so allows post-season accolades to be released to the public. And when those list …

Harrison, Bluebirds Off And Running This Season

Bluebirds head coach Brendan Rusk has 13 players out for the team this season. He lost senior pitching ace Gentry Dieckman due to injury. He has seven players who could take the mound for the …
The School Page

Warsaw R-IX All School Reunion To Be Held June 8

The Warsaw R-9 All-School Reunion will be held at the new location of the John Boise Middle School, which is next to the High School (20363 Lane of Champions). The social hour will open at 2:00 …

Warsaw High School Students Of The Month - January 2024

WARSAW HIGH SCHOOL selected January Students of the Month. They include (L to R): senior, Autumn Walton; junior, Drake Murrell; sophomore, Noah Siebert; and freshman, Karly Keele.

John Boise Middle School Students Of The Month - January 2024

JBMS recently announced Students of the Month for January. They include (L-R): 8th Grade-Brett Howe, 7th Grade-Brooke Mazurek and 6th Grade-Austyn Wright. JBMS teachers and staff nominate one student …

Warsaw North Elementary School Students Of The Month - January 2024

WARSAW NORTH ELEMENTARY Students of the Month for January are as follows: Rory Ward, Lathan Cobb, Evelyn Wisdom, Gunnar Cooper, Carter Powell, Kyndall Hawley, Nevaeh Haleem-Chase, Carson Ward, Bennet …
The Society Page
Ozark Foodie
The recipe for one-pan skillet egg rolls has been sweeping through the foodie circles lately. It’s a quick dinner, has lots of vegetables and protein, requires little chopping thanks to a bag …
Fristoe News
The Lord blessed the Fristoe area with wonderful rains amounting anywhere from 2 1/2 to 3 inches. It was enough water to put Turkey Creek over the low water bridges. It also put smiles on the faces …
B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783
Mark your calendar for “Dining at the Lodge”: March 15, St. Patrick’s Day Buffet/Party, Buffet from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM $10.00, Party from 6:00 PM-?, Buffet will include baked …
Church News
Warsaw Christian Church How important is the church? I frequently run into people who declare their Christian faith but haven’t attended church in many years. I am in no position to pass …
The Law Page

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Sheriff’s Report 3/4/24 TO 3/11/24 Kayln Marie Daniels, Homeless, was arrested on 3-4-24 on a Benton County warrant for Violation of a Court Order. Subject is being held in the Benton …

The Obituary Page
Helen Irene Tiede
Helen Irene Tiede
Helen Irene Tiede departed her earthly home on February 29, 2024 at EW Thompson Health and Rehab Center after a hard fought eight year battle with dementia. Helen was born April 23, 1938 in Billings, …
Dorothy Deane Edmonds Anthony
Dorothy Deane Edmonds Anthony
Dorothy Deane Edmonds Anthony, age 102, of Lincoln, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Lincoln Community Care Center. She was born on June 7, 1921 in Benton County near Lincoln, …
Ronnie Butler
Ronnie Butler
Ronnie Dean Butler, age 65, fell asleep in death at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He was born June 9, 1958 to Hobert and Hazel Butler in Springfield, Missouri …
Larry R. Hulen
Larry R. Hulen
Larry Ray Hulen, 78, of Warsaw passed away February 16, 2024 at Shangri-la Nursing and Rehab in Blue Springs, MO. Larry was born on November 1, 1945 in Oceanside, CA. He leaves his wife of …
Janis Sue Ielouch
Janis Sue Ielouch
Janis Sue Ielouch, age 80, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on February 24, 2024. Janis was born on February 17, 1945 in Nevada the daughter of Ralph Womack Hunt and Mary …
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Web Extras
It's tax season: Here are the simple rules to file correctly—and on time
With tax season now upon us, Money outlines the key deadlines and details you need to know in order to file correctly and on time.
When is it safe—and legal—to leave your dog in the car?
Way.com helps dog owners understand when it's legal to leave their furry friends in cars unattended.
You may be eligible for additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
(BPT) - As COVID-19 continues to circulate in our communities, it has become apparent that the virus is here to stay, and that getting infected is possible year-round.Staying up to date with your …
When 'k' is not 'okay': Behind the many generational differences in texting
Visible partnered with Stacker and dove into studies to explore what gets lost in texting translation and how generations can understand each other better.
April’s eclipse will mean interruptions in solar power generation, which could strain electrical grids
During the most recent total solar eclipse visible in the U.S., on Aug. 21, 2017, the skies darkened as the Moon crossed in front of the Sun. It blocked out all sunlight – except for that from a golden ring …