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Cole Camp Police Chief Resigns

Published by admin on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 2:38pm
In late session Monday eve, Mayor Burton Bormann reported that recently selected City Police Chief Phil Robinette has resigned, effective Dec. 30, leaving the City with but one reserve officer. One resident asked what that resignation does to law enforcement in the City. A response was forthcoming, when the group hired Josh Sargent, presently a deputy law enforcement officer elsewhere, who will be moving to Cole Camp. The group will re-examine previously obtained applications for Police Chief before Robinette was hired, and discuss the matter in budget meetings.

Warsaw To Hold April Election Of Aldermen

Published by admin on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 11:42am
Under new business, Monday eve, Warsaw Aldermen approved an ordinance providing for an April election of the City’s Aldermen, which will see voting for new or returning Aldermen for Wards 1,2,3.
The meeting opened at 6 PM, with Aldermen Eric Flores, Lou Breshears, Adam Howe, Terry Marshall Sr., Eric Masoner present. Alderman Rob Coskey was absent. Mayor Eddie Simons presided; City Clerk Jessica Kendall recorded. First business conducted was to approve the evening agenda, minutes of the group’s Oct. 26 meeting, and payment of bills presented.

LaBonte Steps Down At Chamber, Vorce Returns

Published by admin on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 11:41am

Covid Cases Rise, Health Dept. Readies For Vaccine

Published by admin on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 11:34am
As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in Benton County, officials are taking steps to insure the safety of residents.
According to Benton County Health Department Director Linda Viebrock, there have been 774 Benton Countians who have tested positive for COVID-19.  Of those there are 129 active cases while 633 patients have been released.  Ten patients were hospitalized recently and the COVID-19 death toll for Benton County is up to 10.

Big Changes Underway At Benton County E911

Published by admin on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 7:36am
Benton County’s E911 Director, Jessica Mayfield, assumed her new role on October 19, 2020, and began right away putting into action her plans to bring the center up to full staff, modernize equipment and strengthen community relations. Mayfield’s background, training and experience reflect her qualifications for the new position.

Brother, Can You Spare A Ride?

Published by admin on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 7:35am

Selling Missouri: Director Lauds Items Made In The Show-Me State

Published by admin on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 7:34am
 Long time Benton County resident JoAnn Lane has taken on a new role as the Benton County Economic Development Director.  Presently, she is working from her home but she is out and about in the county everyday working to improve existing businesses and draw new businesses to the Benton County area.
It is the goal of Benton County Economic Development to create capital investment in the county, to assist local businesses in their continued growth and expansion and to create more opportunities to prosper for Benton County residents.

Benton Blue Community Christmas Brings Cheer For Law Enforcement

Published by admin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 9:44am
Benton County residents Donna Goodwin and Millie Prichard found out how little law enforcement officers earn while risking their lives for us when they saw a help-wanted ad for a police officer starting at $14 an hour. They decided that the Benton Blue Community Christmas fundraiser this year would be used to provide support and Christmas to all 30 Benton County law enforcement officers. They include all Benton County Deputies, and Police Officers from Warsaw, Lincoln and Cole Camp.

Unprecedented Voter Turnout For An Unprecedented Election

Published by admin on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 9:43am

What’s On Next Week’s Ballot In Benton County

Published by admin on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 1:56pm
Putting aside projections from both major parties that victory of the other in the presidential election will lead to the Nation’s rapid decline, election issues with more immediate impact on Benton County deserve equal attention. State and local government positions and three amendments to the Missouri Constitution are also on the ballot.