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ALOHA! Jubilee Days Gets Underway With An Island Vibe

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 8:00am
 
The Fifty-sixth Annual Jubilee Days will kick off with the Jubilee Days Baby Contest on Wednesday, June 7 in the Warsaw Community Building.  All babies up to 24 months old whose parents reside in the Warsaw R-9 School District are eligible for the event.    
 
According to Jubilee Days Chairman Chuck Allcorn, everyone on the committee is working hard to make sure the “Hawaiian” Jubilee is a big success.
 

Warsaw And Cole Camp Pools Open For Cool Summer Of Fun

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 7:58am
 
The Warsaw Municipal Pool, which opened 10 years ago on Memorial Day weekend at 1009 Jackson Street, began its summer season 2023 on Sunday, June 4 with plans for plenty of fun and exercise. Although it was scheduled to open the previous week, mechanical problems with the pumps had to be corrected. Nina Sprouse is beginning her third year as pool manager, and she is joined by 20 lifeguards.
 

Arts Fest Was Colorful, Musical, Magical Success

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 7:57am
 
Main Street was crowded with artists this past weekend as the Warsaw Tourism Council hosted the Benton County Art Festival.  In the past the Benton County Art Show had been in conjunction with the Benton County Wine Stroll; however, this year the event was separated and expanded.
 
According to Lynette Stokes, Benton County Tourism Director, there were a total of 132 entries in the art competition (48 youth and 84 adults) from 51 artists.  There was a total of $1,025 in total cash prizes awarded.
 

Warsaw Outlines Multi-Million Dollar Plan For Airport

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 7:53am
 
In late session Monday night, City Planner Randy Pogue set forth an ambitious plan for multi-million  dollar improvements to the city's municipal airport, beginning with additional parking aprons for airplanes parked there, and continuing with additional hangar space. He indicated there may be substantial grant money available to accomplish much of that work; also showed board members a nearby overcrowded repair hangar.
 

K of C, Leathernecks Hold'em Tourney Benefits Salvation Army

Published by admin on Wed, 06/07/2023 - 7:50am

 

The Knights of Columbus and the Warsaw Leathernecks, sponsored their May Texas Hold'em Tournament for the Salvation Army of Warsaw, Benton County.

They are dedicated to serving all those in need in the entire county.  Most of the funding is spent assisting clients with emergency needs including food, clothing, medicine, gasoline and utility payments to ensure these basic needs are being met.

They started a summer program called Benton County MO Kids Meals in 2020 distributing drive through pick up food from the USDA for kids during COVID.

Boating and Business Boomed Over Memorial Day Weekend

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 8:59am
 
Perfect weather brought thousands of people to the twin lake area during the three-day Memorial Day weekend.
 
Osage Bluff Marina manager Jason Reynolds reported a perfect beginning to the summer for the lake area. 
 
“This was the best Memorial Day weekend ever,” said Reynolds.  “The weather was perfect; the fish were biting and everyone seemed to be having a good time.”
 
Reynolds is beginning his forty-second year at his location on Truman Lake. 
 

Ancient Benton County Cemetery Gets A Little TLC

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 8:57am
 
Memorial Day is a time when family and friends visit cemeteries where their loved ones have been laid to rest, but local historical buff Jeff Polly has been spending a great deal of time at a local cemetery working to restore headstones and maintain the cemetery in general.
 

Fire Up The Grill! OBR Feeds First Responders

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 8:56am
 
First responders from EMTs to Sheriff’s deputies were treated to a BBQ meal at the Warsaw Community Building on May 25 by Operation BBQ Relief (OBR), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that feeds individuals in need after natural disasters. Local member of the organization, Brett Atkinson, said that OBR gets together every year to celebrate the organization’s birthday and after their celebration this month wanted to do something for first responders with their surplus of meat.
 

Benton County Considers Grants For Clean-Up

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 8:55am
 
Cole Camp Mayor Bob Meuschke, Lincoln Mayor Glen Nelson and Warsaw City Administrator Randy Pogue were among the guests at a West Central Association of Realtors meeting at the Yellow Deli on May 25.
 
The county representatives were there to discuss possible grants for improvements to the three Benton County towns.
 

Lordy, Lordy Class of '83 Is Turning 40!

Published by admin on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 8:53am
 
Four decades ago on a crisp fall evening, you may remember when the cheerleaders were enthusiastically cheering.