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THE BEST WINE TASTING PARTY EVER will get underway in Downtown Warsaw on Saturday during the Benton County Community Foundation’s Annual Wine Stroll. Foundation Board Members Tracey Martin-Spry and Suzie Brodersen told the Enterprise, “We’re looking forward to a record turnout, great weather and fine Missouri wine!”
Wine Warriors Will Saunter Main Street
ENCOURAGING SCIENTIFIC THINKING RAIN OR SHINE, the KY3 First Alert Weather team hosted a weather school in the Warsaw High School gymnasium. Participants included KY3's Ron Hearst and Brandon Beck.
The Wonders Of Weather: KY3 TV Brings Meteorology School To WHS
A SIGN OF SPRING, the Benton County Farmers Market will be held on Saturday. Noah Long and his mom, Kathy have been part of the event since its inception.
Embrace The Bounty! Farmers Market Returns For '24 Season

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

Word On The Street

Brittany Huhn

The Editorial & Opinion Page

Have I Got A Line For You!

Run for your lives! A headline I ran across this morning said, “The universe is doomed to collapse!” It didn’t say when though; tomorrow, maybe? You’re probably way ahead of …

Financial Focus

April is National Financial Literacy Month — a good reminder that all of us can benefit from boosting our financial knowledge. But what is financial literacy? There’s no one single …

Have I Got A Line For You!

Are we inching closer to the beginning of WWIII? With everything going on around the world, it wouldn’t surprise me. All of Europe is on the brink of war with Russia, China threatening Taiwan …

Financial Focus

You might not have thought much about beneficiary designations — but they can play a big role in your estate planning. When you purchase insurance policies and open investment accounts, …

Have I Got A Line For You!

How many old signs do you remember? There was one at R-IX North Elementary that read, “What I Am Going to Be, I Am Now Becoming”. Many years ago The Hermitage Index had this saying on …

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The Sports Page
A NEW SCHOOL RECORD was set by the Warsaw boys 4x200m Relay team last Monday in Versailles. The team's time of 1:36.27 broke the old time of 1:36.60 set back in 2003. Members of the relay are Gauge Long, Shane Poyser, Fisher Love and Mason Anderson.

Warsaw Boys Relay Team Sets New School Record While Taking First At Versailles

The Warsaw boys track team continues to rake medals at area events, their most recent coming at Versailles last Monday night when they claimed the top spot at the Versailles Invitational. Warsaw …

ROLLING RIGHT THROUGH their season, the Warsaw Ladycats improved their record to 20-1 with a 3 game sweep over Lamar, Lone Jack and Adrian at the Adrian Tournament last Saturday. The Ladycats have gone unbeaten since losing their first game of the season to Cabot (AR) back on March 15.

Ladycats Win 20th In A Row At Adrian Tourney

The adage may seem monotonous to many, but for Ladycats softball fans, "the season continues to roll along" as they reeled off five more wins in the last week, improving their overall season record …

MHSFCA State Softball Rankings

Below are the Class 2 state softball state softball rankings (April 18, 2024). These rankings are compiled by the Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association. 1. Diamond 2. Warsaw 3. Mt. …

Warsaw Gets Back To Win Column With Thumping Of Skyline Tigers

After starting their season 11-2, the Wildcats dropped back-to-back-to-back games to Lafayette County, Eldorado Springs (1-5) and Tipton (2-11) before finally getting back in the win column on Monday …

JBMS Scoreboard

Baseball Wednesday, April 17 Warsaw 1, Morrisville 8 Friday, April 19 Warsaw 0, Lebanon 15 Softball Tuesday, April 16 Warsaw 4, Skyline 2 Wednesday, April 17 Warsaw 10, Morrisville 0 Friday, …

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The School Page
7TH/8TH GRADE, Front row: Brooke Terry, Hailey Terry, Chloee Richardson, Brogan Schibi, Lauren Shafton, Chloe Yoder, Aiden Hester, Middle row: Jocelyn Hair, Abigail Burnham, Macey Heimsoth, Amelia Roberts, Brynlee Wood, Lane Brewer, Jaylynn Collins, Back row: Katrin Tye, Faith Hartley, Maranda Myers, Serenity Culbertson, Addison Hill, Angela Cerecero, Alyssa Boyd

JBMS Music Department Gets Exemplary Ratings At Camdenton

John Boise Middle School’s (JBMS) Music Department participated in the Camdenton Middle School Contest Saturday, April 6 along with four other schools from the area. Thirty students from …

Reservations For WHS All-School Reunion Due By May 17

Time for the 36th Biennial Warsaw All-School Reunion is quickly approaching. Reservations for the reunion meal must be made in advance and are due by May 17, 2024. The reunion will be held Saturday, …
WHS MATH CLUB is, back row: Alyson Alcantar, Jasmin Myers, Levi Bilderback, Brayden Henderson, Wesley Jackson, and Jaxson Deckard, front row: Eden Giley, Erin Goodpaster, Jordan Dove, Ashlynn Adams, Lovlie Haidusek, Elizabeth Winters, Charlotte Alspaugh, Hannah Wooldridge, Jessie Bilderback, Michael Schliefert, Serenity Miller, Elsie Hughes, and Aleanah Yoder.

Warsaw Mathletes Medal At MSU's 52nd Annual Pummil Relays

The Warsaw mathletes traveled to Missouri State University on April 10 for the 52nd Annual Pummill Relays. There were 21 schools with over 400 mathletes that our math club competed against. This …
FEBRUARY 2024 Student of the Month: (L to R): 8th Grade-Miranda Myers, 7th Grade-Brogan Schibi, 6th Grade-Grayson Vaughn. JBMS teachers and staff nominate one student from each grade based on the following criteria: 1. Goes above and beyond 2. Assists and Motivates Peers 3. Hardworking and enthusiastic 4. Respectful to peers and faculty 5. Positive contributions to the classroom and school environment.

JBMS Announces February Students Of The Month

FEBRUARY 2024 Student of the Month: (L to R): 8th Grade-Miranda Myers, 7th Grade-Brogan Schibi, 6th Grade-Grayson Vaughn. JBMS teachers and staff nominate one student from each grade based on the …
FEBRUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH for North Elementary were announced this morning, (L to R): Axel Richardson, Clarke Radford, Remington Ghyra, Reagan Box, Haven Hinkle, Kase Smith, Sebastian Cooper, Brylee Shope, Kayden Piers, Nathaniel Seitz, Bentlee Cockriel, Ella Anderson, Kaileigh Burr, Savhannah Martin, Hunter Gregory, Chistopher Guzman, Harley Dunham, Beau Butterworth, Hannah McGovern, Maelyn Haslock.

Warsaw North Recognizes Students Of The Month

FEBRUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH for North Elementary were announced this morning, (L to R): Axel Richardson, Clarke Radford, Remington Ghyra, Reagan Box, Haven Hinkle, Kase Smith, Sebastian Cooper, …

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The Society Page
Ozark Foodie
When fresh peas are in season, I could have them for every meal. We are in luck now to have really good frozen peas all year round. The following is a quick stew like concoction using peas that my …
THE 5TH ANNUAL Benton County Cancer Fund (BCCF) Quilt Retreat was a great success! Over $4,000 was raised, the proceeds of which were presented to BCCF Vice President Betty Patterson. The event was held on April 19 at the Warsaw Shrine Club from 9:00 AM-9:00 PM. 54 ladies from within a 100-mile radius came to sew and share ideas. Three meals, including wonderful salads and cookies prepared by members of the BCCF, were served. Our heartfelt thanks to all who helped make this event so successful!
5th Annual Quilt Retreat Raises Money For BCCF
THE 5TH ANNUAL Benton County Cancer Fund (BCCF) Quilt Retreat was a great success! Over $4,000 was raised, the proceeds of which were presented to BCCF Vice President Betty Patterson. The event was …
THE WARSAW SHRINE CLUB recently presented the Paradise Point Beach Women's Club with a check for $500.00 as a token of their appreciation for the incredible generosity they have exhibited for years, donating baked goods to so many organizations. Pictured (L to R) front row: Millie Veach Louis, JoAnn Thompson, June Rosier, Debra DeSeure, Steve Elliott. Ron Fountain, John Mackey and back row: Carol Willard, Judy Thompson, Lois Jacobsen.
Shrine Club Donates To Paradise Point Women's Club
THE WARSAW SHRINE CLUB recently presented the Paradise Point Beach Women's Club with a check for $500.00 as a token of their appreciation for the incredible generosity they have exhibited for years, …
Fristoe News
Temperature cooled down over the weekend and people are really working on gardens and flowers in yards. Many young students from the Fristoe area went to the Warsaw Prom 2024 Saturday night, …
B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783
Mark your calendar for “Dining at the Lodge”: April 26, Grilled Pork Chops, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, served with scalloped potatoes, green beans and roll, $13.00 May 1, Tenderloin …

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The Law Page

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Sheriff’s Report 4/15/24 to 4/21/24 Theron Shane Hills of Clinton, MO was arrested on a Henry County warrant for Failure to Appear-Park in Non-park Area. Bond is set at $225.00 cash or …

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The Obituary Page
Mack Arthur Caley
Mack Arthur Caley
Mack Arthur Caley, age 79, of Warsaw, MO, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday April 17, 2024. He was born March 18, 1945, in Quincy, IL, the son of Arthur William …
Sharon Marie White
Sharon Marie White
Sharon Marie Jacobs (Getchell) White, 74, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away April 19, 2024, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born March 16, 1950, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Al and …
Robert "Bob" Zimmerman
Robert “Bob” Zimmerman (August 15, 1941 - April 17, 2024), son of George and Louise Zimmerman (both deceased), was a business owner, farmer, husband and father. Bob graduated from Windsor …
Luther Harris Jordan
Luther Harris Jordan
Luther Harris Jordan, 86, of Warsaw, MO, formerly of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center after a brief illness. He was born August 11, …
John D. Montemayor
John D. Montemayor
John D. Montemayor, age 58, of Edwards, Missouri, passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at his home. He was born November 11, 1965, in Kansas City, Kansas, the second son of Frank & Marilyn …

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Special Sections

Veterans Day 2023

2023 Fall Sports

Castaway - Summer 2023

32nd Annual Benton County Rodeo 2023

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Winter Sports 2023

Progress 2024

Web Extras
20 hit songs you may not know were written by music icons
Stacker compiled 20 hit songs between 1960 and today that were written by someone other than the singer, using various sources.
Billions of cicadas are about to emerge from underground in a rare double-brood convergence
In the wake of North America’s recent solar eclipse, another historic natural event is on the horizon. From late April through June 2024, the largest brood of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will co-emerge with a midwestern brood of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII.
Removing PFAS from public water will cost billions and take time – here are ways to filter out some harmful ‘forever chemicals’ at home
Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. …
Gold vs. stocks: As both hit record highs, which is performing better for investors?
Money helps shed light on which is a better investment: gold or stocks.
Taylor Swift’s homage to Clara Bow
One track on Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” honors a long-celebrated, oft-miscast heroine of American feminism: actress Clara Bow. As historians of the 1920s, we’ve studied Bow’s fame and her cultural legacy.

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