Society

People and Fun Made A Great Paddle Party

Published by admin on Fri, 08/06/2021 - 8:46am
Saturday July 31st marked the first annual Paddle to the Party! kayak poker paddle presented by the Truman Lake Adventure Club. 30 kayaks departed from Warsaw city boat ramp and made their way 11 miles down the Osage River arm of Lake of the Ozarks to Rick’s Oar House for a Mardi Gras style celebration. 
The water trail utilized the sloughs off the main channel.  The fastest time was paddled by Duane Vogelsmeier from Sweet Springs, Missouri.  
"The sloughs were a really great place to paddle through. So beautiful," said Vogelsmeier.  

Legendary Local Teacher Receives State Pioneer Award

Published by admin on Fri, 08/06/2021 - 8:44am

Hands On Experience And A Brighter Future

Published by admin on Fri, 07/30/2021 - 12:50pm
For six weeks this summer, the City of Warsaw was lent a helping hand in their parks department by three young men looking to gain work experience through the Workforce Development Program hosted by Center for Human Services (CHS).  
Joey Swank, Jacob Harvath, and Dalton Stover worked on various projects through their six-week service such as maintenance in Drake Harbor, trail cleaning at Truman Lake Mountain Bike Park, fixing a green at Shawnee Bend Golf Course and inventory of all equipment being used in the parks and recreation departments.

Zucchini's Zoomed In Cole Camp Race

Published by admin on Wed, 07/21/2021 - 7:32am
On Saturday July 17, the Cole Camp Chamber of Commerce held the 15th Annual Zucchini Races on Maple Street in Cole Camp’s historic downtown district. The event was free of charge for anyone to participate in or spectate.

Larson Calls It A Day As WHS Softball Coach

Published by admin on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 7:40am
After 20 years on the field, 13 of those with the Ladycats softball program, coach Steve Larson made the official announcement of his retirement, effective immediately.  He will hang up his cleats and pack away his fungo bat as the winningest softball coach in Warsaw history with 208 victories at the helm of the Ladycats.  
“I’ll miss the game, but I’m done,” Larson commented.

American Legion Partners With FFA To Help Kids And Projects

Published by admin on Wed, 06/02/2021 - 7:38am
American Legion Post 217 in Warsaw puts on gun shows from time to time, and funds raised from these events go to kids. Post 217 has a free program where students in Future Farmers of America (FFA) can shoot random ceramic traps, and are supplied with traps, ammo, guns, as well as ear and eye protection, free of charge. Post 217 also has safety officers in attendance during the shooting, and the program is covered by NRA insurance. About four or five students from FFA at Warsaw High School (WHS) come to the trap range once a week on Tuesdays.

WHS Academic Excellence Banquet Celebrates Success

Published by admin on Fri, 05/21/2021 - 2:08pm
The 31st Annual Academic Excellence Awards Banquet was held at the Warsaw High School gymnasium on Monday, May 17, 2021.  The banquet is organized by the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce and honors the top fifteen freshman, sophomore, junior and senior students.  Attending seniors were each awarded a $430 scholarship, and underclassmen received a $20 gift card.  Two $500 scholarships, donated individually by R-Bar & Grill and the Warsaw Shrine Club, were awarded to Haley Dwyer and Gabrielle Porter.  Their names were drawn randomly.

New Warsaw Business Is All About Adventure

Published by admin on Fri, 05/07/2021 - 10:50am
An economic report issued by Missouri Extension last fall reported that most small businesses in the state have reopened since COVID-related disruptions emerged a year ago, and revenue has begun to recover. However, firms still face challenges, including earning less in sales or deciding whether to close permanently.  A spot check on a few businesses in Warsaw and Edwards showed that some retail owners are trying new ideas to attract customers and meet the needs of the community. And, they are optimistic about their future.

Echoes Ball Returns In Non-Traditonal Way

Published by admin on Wed, 04/21/2021 - 1:28pm
Warsaw High School students filled the WHS football field as they danced the night away at the Ozark Echoes Ball on Saturday, April 17.
The annual semi-formal affair is one of the oldest traditions at Warsaw High School.  Starting in 1950, the Echoes dance is sponsored by the Ozark Echoes yearbook staff. The yearbook staff hosted the first dance of the year outside due to Covid restrictions. The dance is usually held in early March, but was moved to April 17 to allow for an outdoor event.

Big Recognition On Tap For Bicentennial Missouri

Published by admin on Fri, 04/16/2021 - 9:23am
Missouri is celebrating its 200th birthday in 2021 and Benton County, MO has unique festivities planned throughout the towns of Cole Camp, Lincoln and Warsaw.  The theme is Show Me Benton County and will be showcasing activities from the past, present and future, just like Missouri’s bicentennial theme.