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Without Volunteers, There’s No Fire Department

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 8:17am

The holiday season is a good time to remember and thank the nearly 150 volunteer firefighters who serve in Benton County’s fire protection districts without pay, and sometimes at great personal risk. 

WHS Math Team Takes Second At Warrensburg

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2017 - 1:20pm

Lights And Programs-- Making The Town Magical For Christmas

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2017 - 1:05pm
Christmas 2017 will be celebrated in Warsaw with many spectacular events to entertain and create a joyful holiday spirit. The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, Christmas Committee and local businesses and organizations are teaming up to provide many free events, and two inexpensive meals that are sure to appeal to a wide range of residents and visitors.

Meet The People Who Work On Thanksgiving

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2017 - 12:59pm
On Thanksgiving morning, Michele Bruns, secretary to the Benton County Sheriff, will not be sleeping in, nor will she be getting a turkey into the oven.  Instead Bruns will be on duty in the Sheriff’s office.
“I volunteered to work to give another employee the day off to be with family,” said Bruns.  “I plan to head to the city after my shift is over and I am taking my mother out to dinner so neither one of us will have to cook.”

County Informed About Broadband Internet Service

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2017 - 10:57am
Presiding Commissioner Michelle McLerran Kreisler reported on the annual Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission dinner held in Nevada on October 25 at the November 7 meeting of the Benton County Commission.

Thieves Cut Tails - Why Horse Hair Theft Is On The Rise

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2017 - 10:27am

On an otherwise ordinary day, one or more thieves sneaked onto Charlotte O’Dell’s hobby farm last month, cut off and absconded with hair from the tails of her mammoth jack and her mule. 

New Casey’s Approved By City Of Warsaw

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 9:25am
In new business Monday evening, Warsaw Alderpersons approved the “final plat of BDN Subdivision” within the City, the site of the new Caseys General Store, to be constructed on the corner across the Dam Access Road from McDonalds Restaurant.

Local Pastors React To Texas Church Shoootings

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2017 - 9:19am
The deadly attack which took place at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday, November 5, was the most deadly shooting at a church in recent years. At least 26 people died and 20 were wounded. It appeared the lone gunman was after his in-laws who attended the church.

Commissioners Meet With County Officials

Published by admin on Thu, 11/02/2017 - 12:59pm
The third quarter county officials meeting was held with officials and department heads at the Benton County Commissioners’ meeting on October 17.

A Look From 1997 To 2017- Master Plan Vital To Continued Growth

Published by admin on Thu, 11/02/2017 - 10:27am
A Look From 1997 To 2017
Master Plan Vital To Continued Growth
Many people visiting Warsaw for the first time decide to park their cars and stroll along Main Street and the downtown area, pleasantly surprised at all the city has to offer, including the sights and sounds of the waterfront at Drake Harbor. Frequent visitors, like those who return during the annual Heritage Days, are more aware of changes that ongoing improvements are making. Some have said they notice that “There is something new here every year!”