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Warsaw To Hold Election Of Mayor And Aldermen

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 11:55am
 
In late session Monday evening December 4, Warsaw Alderpersons approved an ordinance providing for a general election to be held in the City, for election of Mayor and three seats presently held by Aldermen Terry Marshall Sr., Adam Howe and Dave Williams. No present officeholder indicated whether he has decided to refile for his position. Filing opportunities begin December. 12 and end January 15.

The Stomach Bug Norovirus Wallops Schools

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 11:34am

As of Monday, December 4, students were returning to Benton County schools. It was a week of low attendance and school closures due to a highly contagious and fast moving illness.

In Warsaw-- Fugitive In Custody After Hours Long Standoff

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 11:32am
Benton County deputies were called to Headwaters Motel south of Warsaw at 9:20 AM on Monday, December 4. They received a  report that a wanted man  was staying in a room there.
Mark Tousignant, 63, was wanted in Saline County for a parole violation.  Tousignant had been charged with weapons and explosives violations.

Helping Law Enforcement Becomes A Force For Good

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 12:00pm

Root Canal Specialist Gives Warsaw A Reason To Smile

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 8:21am
Dr. Eric Moore, DDS, an experienced endodontist with a practice in Prairie Village, Kansas, is now seeing dental patients in Warsaw two times a month, at Truman Lake Dental.  He specializes in root canals and is able to serve patients in the local area who might otherwise need to be referred to an endodontist in Springfield or Kansas City. He joins dentists Dr. Patrick Lancaster, Dr. Brenda Herrman and Dr. Lucas Carpenter at 1631 Commercial Street.

Without Volunteers, There’s No Fire Department

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 8:17am

The holiday season is a good time to remember and thank the nearly 150 volunteer firefighters who serve in Benton County’s fire protection districts without pay, and sometimes at great personal risk. 

WHS Math Team Takes Second At Warrensburg

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2017 - 1:20pm

Lights And Programs-- Making The Town Magical For Christmas

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2017 - 1:05pm
Christmas 2017 will be celebrated in Warsaw with many spectacular events to entertain and create a joyful holiday spirit. The Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department, Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, Christmas Committee and local businesses and organizations are teaming up to provide many free events, and two inexpensive meals that are sure to appeal to a wide range of residents and visitors.

Meet The People Who Work On Thanksgiving

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2017 - 12:59pm
On Thanksgiving morning, Michele Bruns, secretary to the Benton County Sheriff, will not be sleeping in, nor will she be getting a turkey into the oven.  Instead Bruns will be on duty in the Sheriff’s office.
“I volunteered to work to give another employee the day off to be with family,” said Bruns.  “I plan to head to the city after my shift is over and I am taking my mother out to dinner so neither one of us will have to cook.”

County Informed About Broadband Internet Service

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2017 - 10:57am
Presiding Commissioner Michelle McLerran Kreisler reported on the annual Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission dinner held in Nevada on October 25 at the November 7 meeting of the Benton County Commission.