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Residents Battle Big Utility Bills

Published by admin on Wed, 03/03/2021 - 2:31pm
If you live in a home or own a business in Benton County, you have most likely received higher gas and electric bills this month than you have seen in years, in fact, in three years!

Murder Suicide Shocks Citizens

Published by admin on Wed, 03/03/2021 - 2:29pm
The bodies of two missing boys and their father were found in a shed near the intersection of U.S. Highway 65 and T Highway just outside of Warsaw late Monday afternoon.
According to Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox, electrical linemen working in the area discovered the bodies then called the Benton County Sheriff’s office.
The deceased were identified as Darrell Peak, 40, and his two sons Mayson Peak, 3, and Kaiden Peak, 4, of Pleasant Hope, Missouri.  The boys had left their home on Thursday with their father.

BCE TV Launches New Lineup Of Shows

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 1:57pm
Coming to a screen near you, BCE TV will begin a regular schedule of programming at the beginning of March. 
Starting on Monday, March 1, viewers will be able to tune in 5 days every week to catch programs that include the channel’s current shows, as well as the debut of 4 new programs.
Every weekday at 8:30am, fans can tune-in to BCE Morning News, a news program that will feature lead stories from the previous day, overnight, local weather and sports and other news. 

Commission Protects 2nd Amendment

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 1:56pm
Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske called to order the weekly meeting of the Benton County Commission on February 17, 2021 at 9:00am, attended by himself and Commissioners Scott Harms and Larry Berry. Minutes from the most recent meeting dated February 8, 2021 were approved and the day began.

Future Of Old Jail Remains In Limbo

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 1:54pm
The new Sheriff’s Office at 1620 East Main opened for business on Monday, February 8. The old building is no longer open to the public. 

Weather Wallops County’s Farmers

Published by admin on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 1:53pm
When the temperature drops to dangerous levels it can cause detrimental issues for livestock, so during these last few days, extra diligence from producers has been important.
The availability of water and food is important for livestock during these conditions.

Vaccinated, What’s Next?

Published by admin on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 11:27am
Staff and residents in Benton County’s senior care centers who received the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have now received the second and final dose (Enterprise, January 14, 2021).
None have experienced serious side effects. Nancy, administrative assistant at the Good Samaritan Care Home in Cole Camp, received the second dose on January 26. She said later that night, around midnight, she felt like she had the flu with chills and body aches. She stayed home the next day and felt better by 6 PM. Since then she has had no other symptoms.

Old Man Winter Makes A Big Impact On Schools

Published by admin on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 11:26am

Mast Makes Bail And Controversy

Published by admin on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 1:06pm
 A Cole Camp man, who has been charged with child endangerment, is free on bond after his appearance in the court of Judge Mark Pilley on January 19. 
Judge Pilley set a $500,000 cash or surety bond for James Mast, 28, at the hearing.  The bond allows Mast to pay just 10 percent of the bond to qualify.  Pilley set several conditions, including GPS monitoring and house arrest.

Mast Makes Bail And Controversy

Published by admin on Wed, 01/27/2021 - 1:06pm
 A Cole Camp man, who has been charged with child endangerment, is free on bond after his appearance in the court of Judge Mark Pilley on January 19. 
Judge Pilley set a $500,000 cash or surety bond for James Mast, 28, at the hearing.  The bond allows Mast to pay just 10 percent of the bond to qualify.  Pilley set several conditions, including GPS monitoring and house arrest.