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It's Happening! Warsaw Home To New Entertainment Venues

Published by admin on Wed, 06/22/2022 - 3:23pm
 
The lack of entertainment opportunities in Warsaw has led community members to open new businesses, including escape rooms and axe throwing lanes.
 
The owner of Creative Palette and Create a Critter, Kimberly Pearcy, is now opening a series of escape rooms, aptly named Creative Escapes opening on June 23. 
 

Rules For A Pool In The Back Yard

Published by admin on Wed, 06/22/2022 - 3:22pm
 
Temperatures in the high 90s are driving area residents either inside or in the water.  Some people use the area Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake as places to seek relief from the heat while others seek relief in the local swimming pool or the pool in their own backyard.
 
For those who chose to use their own property as a spot for a relaxing pool there are certain regulations.
 

Battle For State Senate Seat Turns Competitive

Published by admin on Wed, 06/22/2022 - 3:19pm
 
Incumbent Missouri State Senator Sandy Crawford, for District 28, is running for her second four-year term of office in the Henry County Primary Election on August 2.  Although she was unopposed by any other Republican candidates in 2018, Janet Arnold of Bolivar and Bill Yarberry of Fair Play are on the Republican ballot with her this year. District 28 includes the counties of Benton, Cedar, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, Pettis, Polk and St. Clair.
 

Cole Camp Audit Deemed To Be "Really Good"

Published by admin on Wed, 06/22/2022 - 3:03pm
 
City Clerk Dawn Paul reported Thursday eve that, while she has not yet received a formal report of the audit of the City’s 2021 books, completed Wednesday, informal information received is that findings were “really good.” 
 

Drake Harbor Fireworks Experience Date Postponed

Published by admin on Wed, 06/22/2022 - 2:57pm
 
Fireworks at Drake Harbor on July 2nd have been canceled due to the inability of the pyrotechnic company to be able to set off the displays.
 

Jubilee Days Brought 55 Years Of Fantastic

Published by admin on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 11:24am
 
Crowds lined Main Street of Warsaw on Saturday as the 55th Annual Warsaw Jubilee Days parade welcomed locals and out of towners alike to celebrate.
 
One of those welcoming everyone to Warsaw Jubilee Days was the Jubilee Days Queen Tatum Bohl.  Bohl was crowned on Thursday night at the Queen contest.  She also won the Talent award with her dance routine.
 
Jillian Guiot was the first runner up and the winner of the Interview Award.  Breanna Burris was second runner up and Most Photogenic.
 

Lincoln Raises Fan Experience With New Team Roping Arena

Published by admin on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 11:17am
 
Ranch living has been alive and well in not only Benton County, but Missouri for generations. Growing in popularity with this lifestyle are the rodeo arena events that draw in contestants and fans alike. The Drenon family, locals to Benton County and citizens of Lincoln, look to support one increasingly appealing sport in this lifestyle, team roping, in the form of the new Drenon Ranch Arena.
 

County 4H & FFA Kids Ready To Show Off At Fair

Published by admin on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 11:08am
 
Local 4-H and FFA members from across Benton County will gather at Lincoln June 23, 24 and 25 to compete in the annual 2022 Benton County 4-H FFA Youth Fair.
 
On Thursday, June 23, the dog show will begin at 9:00am. 
 
Non-livestock items will be checked in at the 4-H FFA Building in Lincoln starting at noon until 6:30pm on Thursday.
 
Dairy and Meat Goats will be checked in at 12:00pm on Thursday with the Dairy/Meat Goat Show starting at 1:00pm.
 

Construction On New Playground At Drake Harbor To Begin Friday

Published by admin on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 11:06am
 
In late session Monday eve, Warsaw City Planner Randy Pogue reported that presently dry weather will allow concrete to be poured for the planned Drake Harbor playground, with installation to begin next week. This will no doubt please many families with children who use the Harbor area. Pogue also said that a City water project got underway on June 13. 
 

Drake Harbor Fireworks Experience Date Postponed

Published by admin on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 11:01am
 
Fireworks at Drake Harbor on July 2nd have been canceled due to the inability of the pyrotechnic company to be able to set off the displays.