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The Editorial & Opinion Page

Have I Got A Line For You!

Many things in the news are worrisome these days, but around here a lot of nice things are happening. Jubilee Days in Warsaw gets underway June 4, Flag Day is June 14, the first day of summer is June …

Financial Focus

If you’re adding a child to your family, it’s an exciting time, and you have much to anticipate. Of course, this new addition will bring many changes in your life, so you’ll want to …

From The Desk Of David K. Brodersen, Collector Of Revenue, Benton County

David Brodersen, Benton County Collector would like to remind everyone that the last day to apply for the Senior Tax Relief Program is May 31, 2025. The program also known as Senate Bill 190 or 756, …

Have I Got A Line For You!

Well, The Donald is planning to “Shake things up” on the White House grounds. He’s installing twin flagpoles, one on each side of the house. The one flying from the roof isn’t …

Financial Focus

Until recently, if you received a pension from a job that did not pay into Social Security and you've also worked in a job that did, your Social Security benefits at retirement were reduced based on …
The Sports Page
WITH A FIRST ROUND DISTRICT WIN almost in the books, the Ladycats infield celebrated one of the final outs in their 10-0 shutout over Pleasant Hope on Saturday. Warsaw defeated Eldorado Springs in their semifinal on Monday night, 5-1, setting up a re-match with Skyline on Tuesday for the Class 2 District 7 title on the line.

Ladycats Return To District Championship After Cruising Past Pleasant Hope, Eldo

Brylee Brewster was once again dominant in the circle, as the senior pitcher rang up 14 strikeouts in Warsaw's 10-0 victory over Pleasant Hope on Saturday afternoon in a Class 2 District 7 …

Warsaw's Brewster Records 900th Strikeout Of Ladycats Career

MARKING A MILESTONE, the Ladycats Brylee Brewster rung up the 900th strikeout of her career for Warsaw in Saturday's district win over Pleasant Hope.

Warsaw Falls To Concordia On Last At-Bat

A walk-off left the Ladycats on the wrong end of a 1-0 final at Concordia last Tuesday night. Throughout the pitcher's duel, the game was tied at 0-0 in the bottom of the seventh when Kynleigh Abney …

Wildcats Come Up Short Against Clinton, Win Over Adrian

Warsaw Varsity Wildcats lost to Clinton 11-6 at home on Friday. The visiting Cardinals got on the board in the top of the third inning after Will Golder singled to right field, Kanden Lafarge …

Lincoln Defeats Two Arch Rivals In Final Week

The Lincoln Cardinals went on the road and defeated the conference tournament champs the Northwest Mustangs 8-6 on Monday. Lincoln pitcher Riley Sanders pitched well leading 8-1 but faltered …
The School Page

Cole Camp School Board Swears In New Members

The Cole Camp School Board held their regular monthly session on Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. in the Library. Election results were approved and the old Board dissolved and the newly (re-elected) …

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 …
The Society Page
Fristoe News
The weather was beautiful for Mother's Day on Sunday. In fact, the weather has been really nice for several days during this week. The Lord is blessing gardners with nice weather and keeping moisture …
B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783
Dining at The Lodge Wednesdays May 21, Wings and Fries, 6-$8, 8-$10 May 28, Pizza w/Breadstick, $10 Thursdays May 15, Prime Rib Sandwich w/Fries, $10 May 22, Lasagna or Chicken Fettuccine …
THE ELKS have a saying "As long as there are Veterans the Elks will never forget them." Officers from the Elks and the American Legion gathered to present and receive a check for the Veterans Crisis Fund that assists Veterans and widows of Veterans with various needs. This was made possible by a Freedom Grant from The Elks National Veterans Service Commission. Above, American Legion Commander Barry White presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Elks Exalted Ruler Kathy Rothwell for the continued support from the Elks Lodge.
Elks Lodge Donates To American Legion Veterans Crisis Fund
THE ELKS have a saying "As long as there are Veterans the Elks will never forget them." Officers from the Elks and the American Legion gathered to present and receive a check for the Veterans Crisis …
Empowering Lives Center To Host Fundraiser Dinner This Weekend
The Empowering Lives Center is holding a fried chicken and catfish fillet fundraiser on Friday, May 16, 3:00 PM-7:00 PM and also on Saturday, May 17, 11:00 AM-7:00 PM at the Center’s location …
Miesner Honored By Choir During Spring Cantata
On Sunday, May 11, in Trinity Lutheran Church in Cole Camp the Cole Camp Community Singers held their spring cantata at 4:00 PM. Many of the area attended the performance that was made possible by …
The Law Page

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Sheriff’s Report 5-2-25 to 5-08-25 Scott Everett Crawford of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 5-3-25 on a Benton County warrant for Kidnapping, Domestic Assault-3rd Degree and Harassment-1st …

The Obituary Page
Patricia Anne Daleske
Patricia Anne Daleske
Patricia “Pat” Anne (Rollins) Daleske, age 73, passed away at her home on May 3, 2025. Pat was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1952, in Springfield, Missouri, and was …
Martha Ann Weller
Martha Ann Weller
Martha Ann Weller, 78, of rural Mora, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Loving Arms Senior Care Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 6, 1947, in Sedalia, Missouri, a daughter of William …
Shelly L. Dabbs
Shelly L. Dabbs
Shelly Loraine Dabbs, age 60, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 7, 1964, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Carroll W. Dabbs and …
Irvin L. Foster
Irvin L. Foster
Irvin LeRoy Foster, Jr. age 83 of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Warsaw Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on April 27, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas the son …
Wilford S. Kreisel
Wilford S. Kreisel, known to many as "Punk," passed away peacefully in Lee's Summit, Missouri, on April 21, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 13, 1938 in Benton County, Missouri, Wilford was a …
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