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A Fresh Face For Lincoln City Clerk

Published by admin on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 10:51am
Former City of Warsaw employee, Sabrina Brown, stepped into the position of City Clerk, in neighboring Lincoln on April 28. She served with the City of Warsaw for eleven and a half years in the area of Administration and Finance, providing her with ample experience for her promotion to her present position.

Post Vaccine Life Normal For Many, Others Struggle

Published by admin on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 10:47am

  Older adults have had a great many worries related to the COVID Pandemic. They are at higher risk of serious illness if infected because of possible underlying health conditions, and public health guidelines have made recommendations that they limit in-person social interactions when possible. It has led to social isolation and loneliness. 

Area Realtors Shine A Light On Fair Housing

Published by admin on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 1:27pm
One week after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act. The purpose of the 1968 Act was to put an end to inequities in our housing system, eliminate racial segregation in American neighborhoods and guarantee that all people in America have the right to obtain the housing of their choice, free from discrimination. On April 11, President Joseph R. Biden proclaimed April 2021 as National Fair Housing Month in honor of the 53rd anniversary of the Act.

Rising Lumber Prices Impact Spring Construction Projects

Published by admin on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 1:26pm
“Sticker shock,” John Boise said, kept him and wife Katie, owners of construction company, Tru-Ark, Inc., from starting new building projects for several years. However, they became aware that very few new homes are available in Warsaw to meet the demand created by an influx of people from out of town, even from out of state, looking for houses in the area. The Enterprise reported the 30-35 percent uptick in local home sales last year (Real Estate Remains Big Economic Engine; 9/23/20). 

Riverfront Run Success Inspires Summer Series

Published by admin on Fri, 04/16/2021 - 9:24am
 
 
On Saturday April 10 in M.K White Park the Riverfront 5k and 10k wrapped up the Benton County 5k Series. The Truman Lake Adventure Club presented this three-race schedule to help people be motivated to set and achieve personal fitness goals.
The Lincoln 5k run was held in January at Mozark Mocha and utilized Lincoln’s planned walking/ running route.  Race participants fought bitter cold wind, ice, and snow.
In Cole Camp in March, racers battled high winds, cold temperatures, and big hills.

County Becoming A Bastion For Barbecue

Published by admin on Fri, 04/16/2021 - 9:22am
According to one Barbeque restaurant owner in the county, BBQ restaurants have come and gone, but those offering good food and service usually prevail. About half a dozen restaurants specializing in BBQ are located in Benton County at this time and another is set to open at the end of May. All owners who were available for interviews affirmed that business was very good, and on some occasions they have sold out of popular items on their menus.

Tick Season '21 What To Expect

Published by admin on Fri, 04/02/2021 - 7:30am

Warsaw Fire Department Receives Room To Grow

Published by admin on Fri, 04/02/2021 - 7:29am
Two weeks ago the Board of Directors of the Warsaw Fire Protection District finalized purchase of 4+-acres of land. Board Chairman, Fred Toomey, said the acquisition completed Step One of the district’s 1-3-and 5-year plans for the ultimate goal to build a regional training center.

Events Are Back In A Big Way

Published by admin on Fri, 04/02/2021 - 7:27am

Despite County Unemployment Some Jobs Remain Hard To Fill

Published by admin on Wed, 03/24/2021 - 12:42pm
Whether one is an employer seeking to fill job vacancies or among those seeking to be hired, the process poses challenges for everyone involved. Wishful thinking would have all parties satisfied if only every one of the 2,824 jobs within 25 miles of Warsaw listed on Monster.com, the 221 listed on ziprecruiter.com, and 618 jobs listed on indeed.com were filled with qualified applicants. These job sites duplicate many of the listings, yet even if reducing the total by potential duplications, nearly 2,000 applicants would have a new job.