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Real-Estate Remains Big Economic Engine

Published by admin on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 1:52pm
According to www.housingwire.com, the lowest mortgage rates ever recorded, and the work-at-home phenomenon that has people looking for bigger homes and caring less about commuting time, has brought a rising number of people into realtor offices during the pandemic. Existing home sales jumped by 25 percent, nationwide, in July, the highest sales level since 2006. 

Covid-19 Rears Its Ugly Head As Fall Semester Is Underway

Published by admin on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 1:52pm
A couple of football games at Warsaw High School have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns with opposing teams. However, after Sherwood Cass R-VIII School District cancelled a game with Warsaw that was to be played Friday, September 18, an alternate team from Tipton stepped into the slot. Warsaw Wildcats won the game 52-26. It is expected that alternative schedules may be the norm for this season.
Warsaw R-IX School Superintendent, Dr. Shawn Poyser, said that he is open-minded about possible scenarios for the district. 

Steamboats Brought Jobs And Prosperity

Published by admin on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 9:15am

Unique Catfish Class Is Coming To Warsaw

Published by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 7:28am
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a Discover Nature Family Catfishing Clinic on Saturday, September 19, at Truman Lake State Park. MDC staff Mark Miller, Conservation Educator, and Chris Brooke, Fishery Biologist for Truman Lake, will be presenters of the event. 

Crowds, Businesses Savor Last Dose Of Summertime

Published by admin on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 7:28am
A relatively safe and successful Labor Day weekend occurred in Benton County on Lake of the Ozarks as well as Truman Reservoir and the Osage River. KRMS Radio reported that beaches were opened at Harry S. Truman State Park in Warsaw, and at Lake of the Ozarks State Park Grand Glaize Beach, in Osage Beach. According to ABC 17 News, Lake of the Ozarks saw the busiest Labor Day weekend it has had in 20 years.

Fall Football Comes Alive With BCE TV!

Published by admin on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 2:01pm
As area football teams have geared up for the upcoming 2020 season, so has BCE TV in preparations of another year of bringing games directly into living rooms of local fans via the worldwide web.  
Now in it’s eighth year of existence, BCE TV provides live, local coverage of both the Warsaw Wildcats and Lincoln Cardinals every Friday night by use of a laptop, Chromebook or any mobile device.  

Warsaw Senior Center Engages With Outreach

Published by admin on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 2:00pm
The doors to Warsaw’s Senior Center, in Harbor Village, may be closed due to COVID-19, but many of its services are still ongoing. 
“We serve homebound meals, and provide curbside lunches from 11 AM to 1 PM, Monday through Friday,” said Center Coordinator Marge Hetherington. “People’s favorite meal is Fried Chicken served on the first and third Friday of each month. They also like meatloaf that is served a couple of times a month on different days.”

How The County Tracks And Traces Virus Victims

Published by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 11:16am
As the number of people in Benton County who test positive for COVID-19 rises--140 on August 24, up from 133 on August 21— it helps to clarify how health officials arrive at the numbers.

Back To School With Covid-19 Rules

Published by admin on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 11:15am
School began at the Warsaw R-IX and Lincoln R-II School Districts on Tuesday, August 25. Cole Camp R-I School District had a staggered soft opening beginning with grades 9-12 on Monday, August 24; middle school on Tuesday; K-4 on Wednesday; and the remainder of students on Thursday. All schools began student first days with orientation about the changes in school protocols that have been put in place to keep students and staff safe. All schools are also abiding by guidelines given to them by the Benton County Health Department (BCDH).

Day Care Centers Continue To Cope With Coronavirus

Published by admin on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 1:03pm
Although day care centers in Warsaw had low enrollment for about a month in the spring, they have remained open throughout the COVID-19 crisis because they are deemed essential businesses. They have seen attendance gradually growing during summer months to their capacities, and have been making changes in daily health protocols to provide safety for children, staff and parents.