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Head Start Program May Come To A Stop

Published by admin on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 7:04am
The West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (West Central) has provided Head Start services to Benton County and eight other Missouri counties for 53 years. It presently serves 38 students up to five years of age in the Benton County Head Start program located at 800 E. Wood, in Warsaw, and employs 15 staff members. A total of 514 children are presently served in the west central Missouri region, but changes are afoot beginning in July. 

An Icon Comes Down In Warsaw

Published by admin on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 2:05pm

Area Graduates- Ready For The Real World

Published by admin on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 2:03pm
Graduation was the main activity for many Benton County teens this past weekend.  Twenty five Lincoln High School seniors received their high school diplomas on May 10.  Speakers included Christina Eckhoff and Aleah Paxton.
Christina Eckhoff, daughter of Darren and Sheree Eckhoff, graduated as the valedictorian of the Lincoln High School Class of 2019.

Warsaw City Board Honors Dave Williams

Published by admin on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 7:53am
Warsaw City Board convened at 6 PM May 6, with long time Alderman Dave Williams absent due to his recent demise. The group observed a moment of silence before conducting business. Aldermen present were Eric Masoner, Adam Howe, Terry Marshall Sr., Eric Flores. Alderman Lou Breshears was absent. Mayor Eddie Simons presided, City Clerk Jessica Kendall recorded. First action by the group was to approve the agenda and minutes of an April 15 meeting, then okay payment of bills presented.

Science On Wheels Rolls Into Lincoln

Published by admin on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 7:52am
Three young Ph.D candidates from the University of Missouri impressed an audience attending a Science on Wheels presentation held Thursday, May 2, at the First Baptist Church in Lincoln. The graduate students talked about the fields of study they are researching in a round-table, question and answer type of format.  They described how their studies could lead to new treatments for HIV, Parkinson’s Disease, and help in regenerating damaged muscles.

Food Pantry Runs Low On Supplies As Demand Grow

Published by admin on Wed, 05/08/2019 - 7:51am
While Christmas time is when most people think about giving, there are people in Benton County who need help now.  The Benton County Food Pantry gives out food to those in need practically every day. 
In March 2019, the Benton County Food Pantry served 1,011 families in Benton County with 80% of those below the poverty level.
They also served 2,421 individual in Benton County with 875 of those being 60 and older.
They passed out 178 senior boxes, 25 veterans boxes and welcomed in 87 new clients.

Lincoln Teens Injured In Accident In Henry County

Published by admin on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:08pm
Two Lincoln teenagers were injured in an accident on Route C, one mile north of Missouri 7 in Henry County on April 25 at 8:56 AM.
The accident occurred as a 2003 Ford driven by Kaylee R. Parker, 18, of Lincoln travelled off the roadway.  Parker lost control of the vehicle while attempting to return to the roadway.  The vehicle continued off the roadway and struck a tree. 
Cloey J. Parker, 19, also of Lincoln was taken by EMS to Cass Regional Hospital with moderate injures.  Kaylee Parker refused treatment at the scene of the accident.

Breshears Named As Specialist In Agriculture And Environment

Published by admin on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:07pm
Local resident Amie Breshears was recently hired as the Community Engagement Specialist in Agriculture Business for the University of Missouri Extension in Benton County. 
Breshears will be serving Benton, Pettis and Henry Counties. Extension Agent Gene Schmitz has been reassigned to the Pettis County office, but will be serving Benton County as the Livestock Specialist.
While Breshears’ office will be in the Brady Annex Building here in Benton County, she will be serving every county in west central Missouri.

Held May 5th Through The 11th-- National Travel And Tourism Week Takes Off

Published by admin on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 12:06pm

Administrative Assistants Make The Working World Turn ‘Round

Published by admin on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 7:43am
Administrative Professionals Week will take place April 21-27 this year, and Administrative Professionals Day is April 24. This is the time designated to show appreciation for those individuals who take care of paperwork, phone calls, making appointments and other necessary tasks that free up supervisors for other responsibilities. A favorite way to say “Thank you” is to take them to lunch.