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Simons And Dockery Set To Square Off In Mayoral Race

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 7:55am
The incumbent, Mayor Eddie Simons, and former Alderman Kevin Dockery, have each filed to be a candidate for mayor in the April 2018 election. Any others who are qualified and decide to run for mayor (or for alderperson) must file with the City Clerk by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
Simons, a retired postmaster, served on various city boards and commissions before being elected three times as an alderman. He was elected mayor for the first time in April 2012, and is now serving his third term.

Lincoln Increases 2017 City Budget

Published by admin on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 8:38am
 Under new business, Monday evening December 11, Lincoln Alderpersons approved an ordinance which slightly increased the City’s 2017 budget, based on marginally higher revenues and lower expenses for the period.
The meeting opened at 6 PM, with Alderpersons Jack Lietzke, Katie Hollis, Janice Swearngin, J.D. Johnson present. Mayor John King presided, City Clerk Eckhoff recorded. First business conducted was to approve the evening’s agenda and minutes of the Nov. meeting, then agree to pay bills presented. There was no old business.

Warsaw-- Police Chief Leaves Force

Published by admin on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 8:36am
Police Chief David Jones will retire on December 22, 2017 after more than 40 years with the Warsaw Police Department. To retire, according to official definitions, means to leave one’s job or profession and cease to work. Not so for Jones who said he will be “slowing down, but not staying idle for too long.” 

Deadline Looms For Health Insurance

Published by admin on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 8:28am
This Friday, December 15 is the last day of the healthcare open season that began November 1. The Affordable Care Act, “Obamacare,” is still the law of the land. Everyone, regardless of job status, must renew or sign up for minimum essential healthcare for 2018 or be subject to a penalty, unless eligible for an exemption. 

Christmas Programs Spread Holiday Cheer

Published by admin on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 8:25am
The Christmas spirit was alive in Warsaw this past weekend as thousands of people lined Main Street for the Christmas parade and other fun activities.
    The weekend activities started with a sellout chili and soup dinner sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus at the Warsaw Community Building.

Warsaw To Hold Election Of Mayor And Aldermen

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 11:55am
 
In late session Monday evening December 4, Warsaw Alderpersons approved an ordinance providing for a general election to be held in the City, for election of Mayor and three seats presently held by Aldermen Terry Marshall Sr., Adam Howe and Dave Williams. No present officeholder indicated whether he has decided to refile for his position. Filing opportunities begin December. 12 and end January 15.

The Stomach Bug Norovirus Wallops Schools

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 11:34am

As of Monday, December 4, students were returning to Benton County schools. It was a week of low attendance and school closures due to a highly contagious and fast moving illness.

In Warsaw-- Fugitive In Custody After Hours Long Standoff

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 11:32am
Benton County deputies were called to Headwaters Motel south of Warsaw at 9:20 AM on Monday, December 4. They received a  report that a wanted man  was staying in a room there.
Mark Tousignant, 63, was wanted in Saline County for a parole violation.  Tousignant had been charged with weapons and explosives violations.

Helping Law Enforcement Becomes A Force For Good

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 12:00pm

Root Canal Specialist Gives Warsaw A Reason To Smile

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 8:21am
Dr. Eric Moore, DDS, an experienced endodontist with a practice in Prairie Village, Kansas, is now seeing dental patients in Warsaw two times a month, at Truman Lake Dental.  He specializes in root canals and is able to serve patients in the local area who might otherwise need to be referred to an endodontist in Springfield or Kansas City. He joins dentists Dr. Patrick Lancaster, Dr. Brenda Herrman and Dr. Lucas Carpenter at 1631 Commercial Street.