This week in the Benton County Enterprise
Meet The People Of Benton County

Amy Biggerstaff

Word On The Street

Scott Gemes

The Editorial & Opinion Page

Hot Corner

Wow! So here I am; after all these years, my first column for the newspaper. Okay, well not really. I did have a column for a period of time while Jab was the publisher at the Benton County …

Financial Focus

If you work for a midsize or large company, you may soon be able to review your employee benefits package, as we are entering the open enrollment season. So, consider your options carefully, with an …

Down On The Creek

An Ugly Game Shirley Chisholm of Texas, the first African-American woman elected to Congress served seven terms. She is often described as “Unbought & Unbossed.” As successful as her …

Have I Got A Line For You!

What shall I expound on today? Well, there’s been a real nip in the morning air and after all the hot days, it’s sort of a surprise. A surprise until I remembered that October just opened …

Financial Focus

When you invest, you’ll find that knowledge is power. The more you know about your investment choices, and who is offering them, the better prepared you’ll be to make good decisions. And …
The Sports Page
THE DEFENSE OF THE WILDCATS had Eldorado Springs on tilt from their first possession. Warsaw held the Bulldogs to just 1 first down in the game and a net yardage total of -16. Coach Wisdom met with his linebacker corps during a timeout in Friday's lopsided 61-0 win at home.

All Three Phases Click For Wildcats In Blowout Of Eldorado Springs

It's starting to get too easy to say, but the Wildcats used all three phases of the game; offense, defense and special teams to outplay and, simply dominate the Eldorado Springs Bulldogs at home on …

Missouri Media Rankings

Class 2 Rank, Team, Record, Points, LW 1. Fair Grove (6), 6-0, 87, 1 2. Bowling Green (3), 6-0, 83, 2 3. Valle Catholic, 5-1, 68, 3 4. Warsaw, 6-0, 66, 4 T-5. Lafayette County, 5-1, 43, 5 T-5. …

Ladycats Win 2 Of 3 Last Week

Warsaw volleyball won in straight sets over Conway and at Windsor on Tuesday and Wednesday to move to .500 but fell back below that mark on Thursday with a loss at St. Paul Lutheran (Concordia). …

Lincoln Volleyball Gets Big Win On Pink Out Night

Pink Out is a cancer awareness event held every year at local Missouri high schools. Last Tuesday at Lincoln, money was raised through a silent auction and a hoop ball game. This year the money went …
The School Page
THE PRIDE OF WARSAW BAND competed on Saturday  at  Smith-Cotton High School.  This was their largest festival so far this season and the number of schools in their class nearly doubled!  Congratulations to the band for bringing home the  2nd place trophy in the Silver class.

Pride Of Warsaw Band Takes Second At Smith-Cotton HS

THE PRIDE OF WARSAW BAND competed on Saturday at Smith-Cotton High School. This was their largest festival so far this season and the number of schools in their class nearly doubled! Congratulations …

WHS Class Of 1957 Hosts Reunion

THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1957 met at the Warsaw Methodist Church for their 67th reunion, with 10 class members and 4 spouses attending. Scott Gemes, R-IX Superintendent, was the guest speaker and …

Warsaw R-IX Board Excited About Number Of Substitutes

The Warsaw R-IX Board of Education met on September 18th to discuss a range of important updates and decisions affecting the school district. Below are the key highlights from the meeting: The …

Cole Camp R-I Board Addresses Paid Time Off

The Cole Camp R-1 School board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 24. The Board approved the agenda with the addition of a presentation from FFA students who attended Washington …

Legion Sons Host Flag Handling

The Sons of the Legion started off the new academic year of the Lutheran School Association with their annual flag handling training, including posting and retiring the colors, as well as folding and …
The Society Page
NATIONAL 4-H WEEK was proclaimed to be October 6-12, 2024 throughout Benton County by an official signing by county commissioners. Those doing the honor included: Southside Commissioner Larry Berry, County Commissioner Steve Daleske and Northside Commissioner Scott Harms.
Commissioners Proclaim 4-H Week In Benton County
NATIONAL 4-H WEEK was proclaimed to be October 6-12, 2024 throughout Benton County by an official signing by county commissioners. Those doing the honor included: Southside Commissioner Larry Berry, …
Fristoe News
The weather has been more like summer this past week than fall. I believe it will begin to cool down some in the coming days anyway, we hope so. I can remember when Halloween was just a few days …
B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783
Our Lodge is non-smoking. Stop by and enjoy our activities. “Dining at the Lodge”: Due to scheduling conflicts the menu has changed. October 9, Chef’s Choice, 5:00 PM …
Quilts Now On Display At County Museum
The Benton County Museum has ended its 2024 display of “Fashion through the Years,” and has replaced it with a Quilt Show throughout the building. The Curator, Marsha Eaton, says they …
Good Samaritan Care Center Embraces Halloween Holiday
The month of October is always a fun month for the residents of Good Samaritan. The staff spoke with the residents and questioned if they wanted to dress up for Halloween this year and they were not …
The Law Page

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Sheriff’s Report 9/30/24 to 10/6/24 Robert William Doelz of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 9-30-24 on a Benton County warrant for Failure to Appear/Endangering the Welfare of a Child-1st …

The Obituary Page
LaDonna Blake Hamner
LaDonna Blake Hamner
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of LaDonna Blake Hamner, of Ottawa, KS. Formerly of Warsaw, MO. A greatly loved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma (Mimi) and friend, left us peacefully …
Thomas Andrew Hill
Thomas Andrew Hill
Thomas Andrew Hill, aged 79 died suddenly on Thursday, October 3 in Warsaw, MO. Tom was born July 11, 1945 to Robert Andrew Hill and Lois Virginia Dusenberry Hill. He grew up on the family farm …
Ron Hyer
Ron Hyer, age 61, of Stover, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Born on November 24, 1962, in Douglasville, Georgia, Ron was known for his strong work ethic. He …
Carolynn R. Fisher
Carolynn R. Fisher
Carolynn Rae Fisher, age 76, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away late Thursday evening, September 26, 2024 at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on December 16, 1947 in …
Rene A. Miller
Rene A. Miller
Rene A. Miller, age 60, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 23, 1964 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Bernhardt Harry Miller and …
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