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Lasting Impact-- FACS Class Is For Life

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 1:06pm
 
Students today seem very concerned about learning about the latest technology; however, there are many skills they may be overlooking.  These life skills being taught in our local county schools will help them prepare for a life on their own.
 

Warsaw Group Goes After Trafficker Tactics

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 1:03pm
 
Since holding an introductory meeting in Warsaw on March 30, 2021, Executive Director Connie McCray continues working with board members and volunteers of Hope5One, a ministry that “seeks to provide hope and freedom from human trafficking.”  
 
A Presidential Proclamation of December 30, 2021, designated January 2022 “National Human Trafficking Prevention Month,” and describes trafficking as “an abhorrent abuse of power and a profoundly immoral crime that strikes at the safety, health, and dignity of millions of people worldwide.” 

Warsaw Welcomes Youth Wrestlers From Around The State

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 12:59pm
 
After the threat of weather cleared on Saturday, wrestlers from all over the state converged on the campus of Warsaw High School on Sunday for the 2nd Annual Warsaw Youth Wrestling Invitational Tournament.
 
Wrestlers came from as far away as South Callaway and Marshfield, but also included several grapplers from nearby and neighboring communities inicluding Versailles, Clinton, Windsor, Sedalia, Cole Camp and Warsaw.  
 
Final results for local wrestlers,  by age and weight are as follows: 
 

County Approves Budget For 2022

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 12:58pm
 
In their regular meeting scheduled for January 10, 2022, Benton County Commissioners approved the 2022 final budget as submitted by County Clerk Susan Porterfield.  
 
Commissioners reviewed projected revenues and expenses for each fun before District 2 Commissioner Scott Harms made the motion to approved the 2022 budget as presented.  District 1 Commissioner Larry Berry seconded the motion and after a roll call vote was taken, the motion passed unanimously. 
 

Out Of The Mouth Of Babes Comes A Little Sunshine

Published by admin on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 12:00pm
 
Laura Nell Ingram, a grandmother in Warsaw, who is worried about some of the hateful news circulating these days, decided to publicly share a piece of excellent art work created by her granddaughter, Lydia, along with its positive, loving message. The picture was drawn when Lydia was in the fourth grade, and depicts pieces of various fruits and vegetables, in glorious colors, standing shoulder to shoulder. The title of the piece is “We Are All Different, But

Fresh Tech And New Look At 911

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 8:43am
Remodeling and updates were completed at the 911 Center last week providing more comfort, safety, efficiency and effectiveness for dispatchers and first responders in Benton County. New and more advanced computers, consoles and monitors were provided, and new paint and carpeting added a cheerful ambiance.
 

Interim Superintendent Brings New Perspective

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 8:41am
Just as Dr. Tony Berry finished up his tenure as the interim Warsaw R-IX Superintendent, Dr. Brent Depee moved into the position for the second semester of the school year.  Depee had recently retired as the Superintendent of Schools at School of the Osage when he received the call to take over the head job at Warsaw.
 
"Warsaw is a very special place to me," said Depee.  "I want to help out and give back to the community who gave so much to me."
 

County Jail Cells Now Hold Federal Inmates

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 8:37am
To date, as for the last several weeks, the 100-bed Benton County Detention Center has a “full house.” Every cell holds a detainee. Sheriff Eric Knox noted that, in fact, for a time the facility was overpopulated. 
 

Lincoln Enacts Ordinance To Enhance Public Health And Safety

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 8:35am
Under new business Monday eve, Lincoln Aldermen enacted an ordinance relating to issuance of warrants by the Municipal Court, and enforcement of the City’s public health and safety regulations. Mayor John King said the ordinance gives the City a tool to clean up nuisance properties. 
 

GVMH Selected To Participate In The RHPTP

Published by admin on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 8:32am
On behalf of the Health Resources Services Administration’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP), the National Rural Health Resource Center (The Center) is excited to announce that Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) has been selected to participate in the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP).