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Election Season Heats Up

Published by admin on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 6:43am
The Benton County Ballot for the August 7th Primary Election is crowded with candidates for local, state and national offices, but the position of Presiding County Commissioner is the only locally contested political seat.  The four candidates, all Republicans, are Rodney T. Johnson, Bob Meuschke, Steve Daleske, and Jim Hayes.

Lincoln Requires Licensing Of Utility Vehicles

Published by admin on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 12:59pm
 Under old business, Monday eve July 9, Lincoln Alderpersons approved an ordinance which requires licensing of utility vehicles operated on City streets, plus proof of insurance. Annual fee is set at $15.00. Golf carts are exempted from licensing but will be required to meet certain safety standards. 

Warsaw Retirees Find A Sense Of Community Through Volunteerism

Published by admin on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 12:57pm
Jim and Pat Chambers worked in information technology and computer security in Evansville, Indiana, until 2008 when they retired. Seven years ago, after moving to Warsaw and building a house, they decided to take on a mission that would serve their community. They became volunteer Missouri State Certified Medicare counselors, offering free counseling on Thursday mornings at First United Methodist Church of Warsaw.

Injured Bald Eagle Will Soar Again

Published by admin on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 12:56pm
Strong winds during the first week of May blew an eagle’s nest out of a large sycamore tree near the softball field at Bledsoe Ferry Sports Complex. Two eaglets in the nest died, but a third survived with a broken leg. Missouri Conservation Agent  Jake Strozewski, sent the eaglet to Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield for medical treatment, and it was recently returned to the local area in good condition.

Commission Interviews Construction Managers

Published by admin on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 1:02pm
The Benton County Commission conducted interviews for the position of construction manager for the new jail at their June 28 meeting at the Warsaw-Lincoln Ambulance building conference room.
Firms that were interviewed were KBS Constructors, Inc., Nabolz Construction, PCE Professional Contractors and Engineers, Inc., Septagon Industries, Inc., Universal Construction Company, Inc., and DeWitt and Associates, Inc.  Adam Kuehl, representative from HMN Architects was also present.  A decision will be reached in this matter at a later date.

Hartzler Hails Police Chief As Hero

Published by admin on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 12:58pm
United States Representative Vicky Hartzler was in Warsaw on Monday, July 9, to speak to local veterans and business people.
Hartzler’s first stop was at the American Legion Hall where she addressed the veteran’s concerns about health care.

Pogue Proposes Major Upgrades To City Infrastructure

Published by admin on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 7:55am
 

Farmers Market Makes A Move For Larger Crowds

Published by admin on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 7:54am
Anita Colley of Warsaw, buys her vegetables and fruits at the Warsaw Farmer’s Market every Saturday during its May to October season. Colley has been a happy customer for years. She is accompanied by many other people who also enjoy the produce plus baked goods, plants, hand-made rugs, skin products, duck eggs, home-made salsa, beef, pork and more.

FFA Youth Fair Showcases Skills, Effort

Published by admin on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 7:52am
Benton County 4-H and FFA members will be gathering in Lincoln this week for the annual Benton County 4-H and FFA Youth Fair.
On Thursday, July 5, 4-H and FFA members will check in their projects at the Benton County Youth Fair building in Lincoln from noon until 7 PM.  The 4-H FFA Horse Show will begin at 5:30.  Interviews for Royalty and Fashion Review will begin at 7 PM.

Program Refuels Youth With Books And Food

Published by admin on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 7:51am
Faith Chapel, in Cole Camp, became involved in a summer program called Refuel in 2014, providing 500 free meals for kids in Cole Camp. The program was expanded to include Lincoln in 2015, and began serving Warsaw in 2016. Refuel now provides meals everyday in 100 localities, in six counties. By the end of this summer, the program will have fed 100,000 kids, 15,000 of those in Benton County.