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The Editorial & Opinion Page

Have I Got A Line For You!

There is quite a bit of discussion in the news about Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen visiting an MS-13 gangbanger in El Salvador. Kilmar Garcia was deported from the USA under The Donald’s …

Financial Focus

April is National Financial Literacy Month — and a good time to boost your financial knowledge to help set the stage for a lifetime of financial stability. Eighty percent of Americans who …

Down On The Creek

Bright Golden Brocade I recently stumbled across a quotation by Yoshiko Uchida that sent me mentally back across the years. It read: “Sunday is sort of like a piece of bright gold brocade …

A Message From The Mayor

Thanks to everyone who voted for the continuation of the fuel sales tax for the City of Cole Camp at the general election. This tax is projected to provide approximately $75,000.00 to be used for …

Have I Got A Line For You!

A new moon flew on April 12. It’s called the Paschal Moon and always precedes Easter weekend. April is also known for the sinking of the Titanic that occurred on April 15, 1912 at 2:20 AM. …
The Sports Page
IN A FLARE FOR THE DRAMATIC, Molly Strozewski scores the winning run on a walk-off single by Alyssa Mellen in a 4-3 Lady Cardinals victory over Green Ridge at home on Thursday.

Lincoln Gets Four More Wins After Another Busy Week

On Monday, Lincoln traveled to Butler and lost 6-5. A mental mistake cost the Lady Cardinals in the end as they failed to cover third base on a bunt attempt to tie the game. An unnecessary throw to …

Ladycats Cobb Signs To Play Softball At SFCC

BEEP! BEEP! Warsaw's Haylee Cobb will continue her softball career close to home as she signed her letter of intent to play for the Lady Roadrunners of SFCC in Sedalia. Amongst many other family …

Ladycats Grind Out Win Over Cougars

Brylee Brewster struck out 15 of the 26 batters she faced, but the Warsaw offense was forced to grind things out to hang on to beat the visiting Crest Ridge Cougars last Thursday night, 6-2. …

MHSFCA Rankings - April 9, 2025

Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association Rankings Date: April 9, 2025 Class 2 1. Diamond 2. Kennett 3. Mt. Vernon 4. Skyline 5. Warsaw 6. East Newton 7. Fair Grove 8. Ste. …

Warsaw Gets Two OHC Wins, Improves To 10-3 Overall

A pair of wins in the Ozark Highlands Conference over Butler and Sherwood helped improve Warsaw's record to 10-3 last week. Also included in that total is a non-conference loss at Lafayette County on …
The School Page
WHS: Freshman-Amelia Roberts; Sophomore-Levi Bilderback; Junior-Tanna Howe; Senior-Drake Murrell.

Warsaw R-IX Announces Students Of The Month For March

WHS: Freshman-Amelia Roberts; Sophomore-Levi Bilderback; Junior-Tanna Howe; Senior-Drake Murrell. JBMS: 6th Grade-Jessica Domer; 7th Grade-Nolan Russell; 8th Grade-Raiden Dotson. NORTH: …

WHS Students Attend District Music Festival

MUSIC STUDENTS from WHS recently participated in District Music Festival at Stockton High School. Students comprised 33 different solos or small groups. Out of those, seven events qualified for …

R-9 Board Approves Two Major Project Bids

The Warsaw R-IX Board of Education met on March 19th to discuss a range of important updates and decisions affecting the school district. Below are the key highlights from the meeting. The …

Warsaw Celebrates School Board Appreciation Month

SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH, we are incredibly grateful for these seven dedicated volunteers serving on the Warsaw R-IX Board of Education. Their time, leadership and commitment help shape the …

Cole Camp's Petersen Named 2025 MoAssp/Walsworth Central Region Consummate Professional

In partnership with Walsworth Publishing Company, the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MoASSP) is proud to recognize eight outstanding regional administrators as the 2025 …
The Society Page
Ozark Foodie
My late husband was a huge mayonnaise aficionado. We even had a plastic utensil called a mayo knife that was used specifically for large mayonnaise jars. So, of course the following quick and easy …
Fristoe News
The Fristoe area was blessed with lots of moisture this past week making all the seeeds that have been put in the ground begin to grow. On Sunday morning Turkey Creek was roaring, with water over …
B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783
Dining at The Lodge April 24, Noon-2:30 PM, Smoked Pork Chop w/Potatoes and Vegetable, $10 or Chili w/Cornbread, $8 April 25, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM, Philly Cheesesteak or Meatball Sub w/Fries or Onion …
Lincoln Chamber Hosts Egg Hunt For Youngsters
Despite rain drops falling on their heads, the Lincoln Chamber Egg Hunt, spearheaded by Cathy Burton, was held with diminished numbers gathering the colorful treasures. At 10:00 AM in the Big …
Loaded Events Calendar Is Focus For Chamber's
BCED Director JoAnn Lane conducted the monthly 3 Chambers meeting as Lynette Stokes was unable to attend. The April meeting was Wednesday, April 16 in Mozark Mocha at noon. Lincoln Mayor Glen …
The Law Page

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Sheriff’s Report 4-11-25 to 4-17-25 Kelsey D McCarty of Lee’s Summit, MO was arrested on 4-12-24 on a Pettis County warrant for Failure to Appear/Moving Traffic Violation. Bond is …

The Obituary Page
Johnny A. Thompson
Johnny A. Thompson
Johnny A. Thompson, age 75, of Lebanon, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born on May 13, 1949 in Doniphan, Missouri the son of Henry Neal Thompson and Clara Jean (Butler) …
James John Vajen
James John Vajen
James John Vajen, 73, of Mora, passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday, April 18, 2025, to join his Lord and Savior in heaven. He was born on October 11, 1951, in Versailles, …
Larry Allen Binney
Larry Allen Binney
Larry Allen Binney, age 65, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Larry was born on …
Goldie H. Beck
Goldie H. Beck
Goldie H. Beck, 86, of Warsaw, passed away on February 2, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. She was born on June 16, 1938, in McCalister Springs, MO, the daughter of Harvey Welch …
John Spencer Carter
John Spencer Carter
John Spencer Carter, age 84, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 18, 1940 in Plainsfield, Indiana, the son of George and Artonia (Johnson) …
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How do hurricanes affect baby names?
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A Springtime Twist on Classic Chicken Soup
(Family Features) This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup calls to mind those classic brothy soups from when you were a kid but with a flavorful spring twist. Serve with fresh cucumber sandwiches for a veggie-forward meal.