This week in the Benton County Enterprise
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Word On The Street

Vania Stebbins

The Editorial & Opinion Page

Have I Got A Line For You!

During a family lunch on Saturday the conversation drifted to the Missouri Supreme Court….not sure how. When I got home, I looked up a list of Missourians who’ve held that position. I …

Financial Focus

It’s probably not on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And it’s indeed a pretty good idea to be aware of what life insurance can do for you. Life …

Down On The Creek

I'll Keep Sal! My Uncle strode behind the mule to turn the rocky soil, while his small son sat beneath a tree at the end of the furrows. It was the 1930s and such was the plight of a man without a …

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor, I am very curious as to why the State goes through the expense and time to set Child Support Orders, and doesn't follow through with them. I personally know a few young Mothers, and I'm …

Have I Got A Line For You!

These sure are strange times. I’ve never seen a major speech by a Presidential candidate highlighting the failures they’ve helped preside over. Who needs a plan for the country when …
The Sports Page
WARSAW'S LOGAN GEMES got the Wildcats 2024 season underway with a strong kick-off.  Warsaw scored on their first possession of the game and rolled to a 33-0 shutout win at Lawson.

Wildcats Kick-Off Season With Road Rout Of Lawson

Week 1 of the high school football season usually always exposes a team in one way or another. However, the Wildcats kept that to a minimum when they executed their offense very effectively and were …

Lincoln Wins Big In Opener, Will Face Big Test At Tipton

While it wasn't a pretty first half, the Lincoln Cardinals came out fast in the second half to defeat Willow Springs, 32-13 at home in first game of the 2024 season. After a scoreless first …

Bluebirds Fall To Salisbury In Gridiron Opener

The Cole Camp Bluebirds traveled to Salisbury and fell victim to the Panthers, 30-15 to open the football season on Friday night. Salisbury scored first to make it 8-0 but new QB Grant Rodriguez …

With Jamboree In Books, Lincoln Looks Ahead To Season Opener

Well, another Friday night of high school football jamborees across the state of Missouri are all said and done. Lincoln high school hosted Adrian, Butler, Holden, Sherwood and Midway. …

Wildcats Get Tuned In At Jamboree; Travel To Lawson This Friday Night

ON THE HEELS of some very impressive numbers from a season a year ago, the Warsaw offense was once again executed very effectively by quarterback Garrett Ferguson on Friday night when the Wildcats …
The School Page

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 …

Warsaw R-IX Board Approves Tuition Rate For 2024-25 Year

The Warsaw R-IX Board of Education met on August 21 to discuss a range of important updates and decisions affecting the school district. Here are the key highlights from the meeting: Tax Rate …

Cole Camp R-I Board Introduced To New Faculty

The Cole Camp R-I Board of Education met on Tuesday evening, August 20. First order of business was to approve the local tax rate. The tax rate hearing was called to order by President Marty Doogs at …

Enrollment Now Being Accepted For Lincoln And Cole Camp Parents As Teachers Program

Cole Camp R1 Schools and Lincoln R2 Schools are now accepting enrollments in their Parents as Teachers Programs. Parents as Teachers is a free program for anyone with children prenatal to age 5 …

Howard, Oelrichs Awarded Memorial Scholarships From Gerken Family

Two recent Cole Camp High School graduates were awarded the 2024 Josephine & Edgar Gerken Memorial Scholarships. The scholarship fund was established by numerous nieces and a nephew of Jo & …
The Society Page
Ozark Foodie
Fall is rapidly approaching with major cooking; casseroles, baking, cakes and cookies and pies! Oh my! So, with all the temptations coming up I know I have to keep eating my share of healthy foods. …
Cole Camp's Brauersville Church To Celebrate 175 Years Of Fellowship
One of the older churches in the Cole Camp area will celebrate its 175th anniversary on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The day will begin with a worship service at 10:30 a.m. Then a pot luck dinner …
Lakeview Heights Fire Department Will Host Annual Fish Fry Next Saturday
Most of the residents in the Lakeview Heights Fire Department District know the people that volunteer their time to that department are dedicated and give a lot of their own personal time to support …
Fristoe News
The weather has been cooperating nicely with some really helpful rains through the week! It is hot but not as hot as a week ago! We received word that Judy Retherford went to be with The Lord …
B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783
Our lodge is non-smoking. “Dining at the Lodge”: September 6, Rib Eye Steak Night, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, 8 oz $15, 14 oz Dinner includes baked potato, salad and roll, RSVP by …
The Law Page

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Sheriff’s Report 8/26/24 to 9/2/24 Kimberly Marie Martinez of Lincoln, MO was sentenced on 8-27-24 to 48 hours in the Benton County Detention Facility. Subject completed her sentence and …

The Obituary Page
Rita James
Rita James
Rita James of Warsaw, MO went to meet her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2024. She was born to George and Rosie (Russell) Lunsford in Agency, MO on August 8, 1954. Her family later moved to New …
Steven F. Bucklinger
Steven F. Bucklinger
Steven F. Bucklinger, 69, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. Born on July 9, 1955, in Humansville, Missouri, to Frankie Lee Bucklinger and Margaret (Howard) Bucklinger, Steve …
John J. Cooner
John J. Cooner
John Joseph Cooner, age 60, gained his wings on July 31st, 2024 after a 2 year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. John was born in Kansas City, MO on Sept 20, 1963 to John William & Mary Ann …
Nancy Lee Constance Niess
Nancy Lee Constance Niess
Nancy Lee Constance Niess, beautiful and loving wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away July 29, 2024 in Columbia, Missouri after a brief illness. Born October 13, 1935 to Gladys and Theodore …
Murray L. Nolte
Murray L. Nolte, 73, (formerly of Warsaw, Mo), of Overland Park, KS, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024 at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park. Murray was born on December 1, 1950, to Murray …
Special Sections
Web Extras
Americans serve together to honor and remember Sept. 11
(BPT) - More than two decades ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, many lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. From across America, people stepped forward — uniting to help the families of those …
Have a Heart for Caregivers: 8 expert tips for volunteers to care for themselves, too
(Family Features) Survivors of heart attacks or strokes may have additional health and personal care needs, often relying on a family member or close friend to help.
Making the Grade with Medicaid and CHIP
(BPT) - Back-to-school season is in full swing, which means it’s time to make sure your kids have the essentials they need for a successful school year. Health coverage should be at the top of …
Join the Movement: Celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week and Support Military Families
Join the Movement: Celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week and Support Military Families
(NewsUSA) - The average military family moves three times as often as their civilian peers, and most of these permanent change of station (PCS) moves occur during the summer, according to Blue Star …
5 easy ways to nourish your brain
(BPT) - What are you doing to nourish your brain on a daily basis? Many people eat a balanced diet and work out to nourish and support their bodies and their overall health, but it's just as …