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Kim Nichols

The Editorial & Opinion Page

Have I Got A Line For You!

Surprise, surprise, surprise! Hunter got a pardon despite the President repeatedly saying he would, “Not pardon my son.” Most of us saw this coming, but thought he’d wait until the …

Financial Focus

As we enter the annual season of giving, you might be thinking of charities you wish to support. But you also might be wondering how to gain some tax benefits from your gifts. It used to be …

Down On The Creek

It Was Slim Pickins In the winter of 1950, my cousin entered a contest in a movie magazine. All she had to do was select a name for Whip Wilson’s horse. If you are not a fan of the old cowboys …

Have I Got A Line For You!

Well, President Biden is throwing open the doors to the border and letting illegal immigrants skip ICE check-ins to thwart The Donald’s planned crackdown. Meanwhile, Denver’s mayor is …

Financial Focus

The individual retirement account (IRA) is celebrating its golden anniversary. Created in 1974, this savings vehicle has helped millions of people build resources for retirement. And in 1997, the …
The Sports Page
BASKETBALL COACHES from the northern part of the county are gearing up for their season tip-offs this week as all are participants in the Warsaw Invitational Basketball Tournament. Clockwise from top left; Tyler Burke will lead the Lincoln boys, Kevin Shearer directs the Cole Camp boys, Brett Bryant is the Lady Cardinals boss and Derald Henderson coaches the Lady Bluebirds.

Lincoln, Cole Camp Basketball Coaches Ready To Get Seasons Underway

With the Warsaw basketball tournament going on, I thought it would be appropriate this week to reintroduce ourselves to the men behind the teams. I have had the opportunity and privilege to know the …

Wildcats Pounce Early, Win Big In Season Opener

All five starters got in the scoring column in the first half and the the defense created points in transition as the Wildcats took a 43-13 lead at halftime over Sweet Springs. Warsaw then cruised …

'Cats, Cards, 'Birds Named To Central MO Media All-District Teams

Last Wednesday, I was able to travel with BCE Editor-In-Chief Adam Howe to Jefferson City to the annual meeting to nominate and fight for recognition for local athletes to be named to 2024 Central MO …

Ladycats' Brewster Opts For Home, Inks Dotted Line To Continue Career At Missouri State

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME, and Warsaw's Brylee Brewster won't be far from it as she signed her Letter Of Intent (LOI) last week to further her education and continue her softball career at Missouri …

Ladycats Take Season Opener With Big Win Over Hermitage

In their first game of the season on Friday, Warsaw got off to a little bit of a slow start, falling behind 8-6 at the end of the opening period, but then used a 28-1 run in the second quarter to …
The School Page
WARSAW MATH TEAM, Front Row:  Madison Lawrence, Elsie Hughes, Jessie Bilderback, Henry Breshears, Isaac Daughenbaugh, Lhandon Rose and Eden Gilley. Back Row:  Maya Jolliff, Michael Schliefert, Brennen Slavens, Logan Gemes, Elizabeth Winters and Jordan Dove.

Warsaw Mathletes Take Fourth At Warrensburg

On Saturday, November 2, the Warsaw Math team traveled to Warrensburg High School for their first competition of the year. The team competed against large schools sch as Lee’s Summit North, …

Warsaw R-IX Announces Students Of The Month For All Schools

WARSAW HIGH SCHOOL, Freshman: Brecken Brewster; Sophomore: Maya Daughenbaugh; Junior: Aleah Minks; Senior: Jaxson Deckard. WARSAW JBMS, 6th Grade: Diamonya Kerns; 7th Grade: Grayson Vaughn; 8th …

Warsaw North Elementary Kids Of Character, September - Friendship

During the month of September, students learned about Friendship, which included learning what character traits we want to put into our “Friendship Soup”. Knowing what is important …

Testing Data Shows Room For Improvement At Warsaw R-IX

The Warsaw R-IX Board of Education met on October 23 to discuss a range of important updates and decisions affecting the school district. Below are the key highlights from the meeting. The …

Cole Camp School Board Gets Update On Construction

The Cole Camp R-1 School Board met in regular session with Board President, Marty Doogs, calling the meeting to order at 6 p.m. All members were present with the exception of Kevin Harms who arrived …
The Society Page
Ozark Foodie
Almost everyone loves potatoes, one of the most versatile vegetables ever. With an infinite number of recipes available for their preparation, the following is one of my favorites. With only 3 …
LONGTIME RESIDENTS of Benton County, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stevens, have been active in our community for 70 years.  Alvin drove a school bus for 22 years and Elda was a substitute driver.  Alvin was a minister and pastor of the Community of Christ church for many years. Alvin and Elda farmed for most of their lives, were volunteers at the WARM House for about 25 years, were members of the Cattleman Association and have been wonderful neighbors and friends to many.  They celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary in August and have milestone birthdays in December.  Elda will be 96 and Alvin will become a centenarian, as he will turn 100! Alvin and Elda have one son Doug (wife Sue), a granddaughter Devin Lake (husband Kyle) two grandchildren, Colton and Serena.  If anyone would like to send them a card you can send in care of their son at 38097 Highway 65, Warsaw, MO  65355.
Stevens' To Celebrate Milestone Birthdays
LONGTIME RESIDENTS of Benton County, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Stevens, have been active in our community for 70 years. Alvin drove a school bus for 22 years and Elda was a substitute driver. Alvin was a …
Fristoe News
Sending a very large SORRY to all those who read Fristoe News each week and to James White, Adam Howe and all at the Benton County Enterprise for being patient with me last week as first my computer …
Register Wins Grinch Quilt Auctioned For Playground Fundraiser
A Grinch quilt, handmade and donated by a local woman, was reverse auctioned on Facebook Marketplace last week to raise money for the playground expansion at Drake Harbor. Debra Register had the …
Lakeview Heights FD Trains For Vehicle Accidents, Fires
The Lakeview Heights Fire Department volunteers met on Wednesday evening, November 27 at Station 1 for training sessions. The sessions were conducted by Assistant Fire Chief, Robert Stouffer and …
The Law Page

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Sheriff’s Report 11/25/24 to 12/02/24 Tyler Ryan Saunders of Lincoln, MO was arrested on 11-26-24 on a Parole Violation warrant. Subject is being held in the Benton County Detention …

The Obituary Page
Betty Jean Dewitt
Betty Jean Dewitt
Betty Jean Dewitt, age 78, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at her home. She was born on March 4, 1946, in Oneonta, New York, the daughter of Charles Fletcher and Grace …
Donald Wray Kauble
Donald Wray Kauble
Donald Wray Kauble, 89, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born on November 27, 1934, in Devon, Kansas, a son of Thomas and …
Mary Kay Matthews
Mary Kay Matthews
Mary Kay Matthews, 84, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Born on December 12, 1939, in Sedalia, Missouri, Kay …
Cathy Lynn Burge
Cathy Lynn Burge
Our beloved, Cathy Lynn Burge, at the age of 73, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, in Warsaw, Missouri. In her final days and moments, Cathy was surrounded by …
Gary Douglas Kranz
Gary Douglas Kranz
Gary Douglas Kranz, age 80 of Cole Camp, passed away Wednesday November 13, 2024, at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born April 20, 1944, in Richmond, Indiana, a son of Walter and Helen …
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Web Extras
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Helpful Hints for the Holidays
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LA Auto Show Returns with Exciting Innovations
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