Society

Expanded Christmas Lights Bring On The Razzle-Dazzle

Published by admin on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 10:38am
Christmas on the Harbor will take place at Drake Harbor on December 13 - 14 this year with all of the expected holiday excitement, food and events. The City-made light displays will brighten and beautify the harbor, Main and Commercial Streets. New this year are lighted snowflakes decorating the area around Walmart, and candy cane displays surrounding the courthouse. More trees have also been wrapped and lighted. The schedule has been slightly altered so that the hayride will take place Friday night in order to allow the Christmas parade on Saturday the grand finale.

The Magic Of Books Comes Alive For Kids

Published by admin on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 10:36am
First United Methodist Church of Warsaw (FUMC) is one of the organizations that help serve the needs of people in Benton County, and its latest venture is to supply free books to Warsaw students in Early Childhood Education, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten. It began the program in October, and plans to continue it in future school years.

Christbaumfest Ready With Wunderbar

Published by admin on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 1:52pm
Cole Camp is the place to be to start Christmas shopping on Saturday, November 23, as they host their 32nd annual Christbaumfest Craft Show. The one-day show will showcase over 50 crafters in the Jaycee Hall and the Lutheran School gym from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Numerous new crafters will be joining the show this year with various new crafts.
“We are so excited about having a very good show,” said craft show coordinator Marilyn Heimsoth.  “All the new crafters will give shoppers a wide variety of things to choose from.”

25 Years- Benton County Tire Keeps Rolling Along

Published by admin on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 1:51pm
Steve and Tina Pickens first opened Benton County Tire in October 1994, on the corner of Warsaw’s Main Street and Hwy 65. They didn’t have a computer, and services were paid for with cash or check. As the business earned a reputation for good service for a fair price, more employees were hired and it was moved to a larger space at 901 E. Main Street. Tina Pickens said that they are now so busy that they didn’t have time to have a formal celebration of 25 years in business.

WHS Junior Class Paints Christmas Cheer For Prom

Published by admin on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 1:50pm
The Warsaw High School (WHS) Prom Committee of 12 juniors has many fundraisers planned during the year to support the Junior/Senior Prom. Students are currently painting Christmas decorations on windows of businesses up and down Main Street, and accepting donations for their Prom fund. WHS Art Teacher, Mrs. Greene, is sponsoring the activity and could be found with committee members in downtown Warsaw on Monday, November 18, a day when school is not scheduled.

Benton County Readies To Usher In Holiday Season

Published by admin on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 8:45am
With only two weeks until Thanksgiving, plans are coming together to feed family, friends and neighbors with turkey and pumpkin pie feasts. Although many of these celebrations will take place in private homes, several local restaurants, businesses and organizations are also working to offer traditional, free, or low-cost Thanksgiving dinners in a public setting, that provide a fun, social occasion.

Shrimp Boil Hauls In Tasteful Success

Published by admin on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 7:36am
About 700 people ate shrimp, chicken parmesan, baked potatoes, coleslaw, homemade shrimp sauce and desserts at the annual shrimp boil benefit on Saturday, November 2, from 3 to 7 PM. Drinks included iced tea and beer. The popular event is the biggest fundraiser sponsored by the Warsaw Knights of Columbus. Proceeds are donated to local and Catholic charities during the year. 

Halloween Hoopla Set For Spooky Fun

Published by admin on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 8:11am

Butterfield Stage Experience Sets Stage For Scenic Route

Published by admin on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 7:20am

Warsaw Resident Engulfed In Flames From Static Electricity

Published by admin on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 1:28pm
Life can change in an instant. No one is more aware of that than local resident J.D. Wilson, who was involved in a chemical flash fire on Tuesday, September 24 at 1:30 PM near Climax Springs. A Warsaw resident and owner of a take-out BBQ restaurant, he was seriously burned while working in a home in Climax Springs on Tuesday, September 24. The football coach for a local youth team, and father of three, was helping to put in a new washer and dryer for a couple, when an explosion occurred. Another man was helping with the job, but was outside of the house during the accident.