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Have I Got A Line For You!

Well, we have trouble with “peaceful protesters” again. This time it’s California and folks protesting against ICE deportations of illegal immigrants. The mayor of Los Angeles …

Financial Focus

You should always be able to ask as many questions as you’d like when working with your financial advisor. So, before you have your annual review, think carefully about what you’d like to …

Down On The Creek

Exceptionally Well There once was an upscale clothing store I liked that sold stylish attire and always had an abundance of scarves displayed and matched with the garments. There is no doubt a …

A Message From The Mayor

First of all, my apologies for the error about needing a permit for the city-wide garage sales. No permit is needed for them, but if you want to have a garage sale at any other time you will need to …

Have I Got A Line For You!

If you like parades, keep in mind that Warsaw will be having one on June 7 at 11:00 AM on Main Street. It’s the Annual Jubilee Days Parade that begins down by the Town Branch and disperses when …
The Sports Page
ONE MORE TIME, the Warsaw Ladycats came together last Thursday night for their annual banquet and to celebrate both individual and team accomplishments, including the MSHSAA Class 2 spring softball state championship.

Ladycats Celebrate Championship With Annual Awards Banquet

The Warsaw softball team gathered one last time on Thursday evening to acknowledge and celebrate accomplishments from this past season, both individual and as a team, including the MSHSAA Class 2 …

Lincoln's Sanders Ready To Shine For Cardinals Athletic Department

Lincoln senior Riley Sanders is playing baseball for the Sedalia Travelers again this summer. They recently played in Branson, Missouri. Sanders attends the summer football weights and workouts and …

Local Entrepreneur Donates To New Playground Expansion

Fred Wenig, founder and former owner of Wenig Custom Gunstocks in Lincoln, donated $1,000 to the Drake Harbor Playground Expansion bringing the total raised by the community to $251,289. After …

Looking For The Next Star In Lincoln

The next Jackson Beaman or Boone Kroenke? Grade schooler Jack Dunkin was found on the playground Friday evening in Lincoln playing some basketball with his buddies. The next big thing? Only time will …

That's A Wrap! Cardinals, Bluebirds Put A Cap On 2025 Spring Sports Seasons

We extend our compliments to the Warsaw softball girls on their incredible season and winning the Class 2 state championship. While Lincoln and Cole Camp didn't claim top honors, they made …
The School Page

Warsaw School Board Accepts Resignation From Whetsell

The Warsaw R-IX Board of Education met on May 29 to review key district updates, recognize community and staff contributions, and approve several action items in preparation for the upcoming school …

Smith Updates Lincoln Board On Summer Projects At R-II Schools

The Lincoln School Board held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 19 in the library meeting room. Board members were present and President Parrot called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. …

Cole Camp Swears In Jackson As District's SRO

The Cole Camp R-1 School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 PM in the school library. Board member Pam Eckhoff was unable to attend. The agenda was approved as presented. …

Crossroads Awards Spencer, Fisher With Scholarships

Crossroads Family Ministries awarded two $500 scholarships to Seth Spencer and Estella Fisher in May. An anonymous donor provided the $1,000 gift for the scholarships with the intention of giving the …

Lincoln Students Make Change With Community Involvement

Lincoln R-2 teacher, Amy Biggerstaff organized a volunteer day for students grades 7-11 to do City-wide cleanup and spruce-up. The students gathered on Monday, May 12 and worked in both parks, the …
The Society Page
A RIBBON CUTTING was held on Monday, June 2  to celebrate the grand opening of The Vault, a stunning new event venue located in the beautifully restored former Osage Valley Bank building in downtown Warsaw. Owners Danny and Stacey Morrison were joined by their daughters, family members, and friends for the celebration. Also in attendance were representatives from the City of Warsaw, Benton County elected officials, Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, Benton County Tourism & Recreation, Benton County Extension, Small Business Development Center at SFCC, and Benton County Economic Development. The Vault features elegant spaces including a bridal suite and groom’s lounge, offering a one-of-a-kind setting for special events in Benton County.
The Vault Celebrates Grand Opening Of Elegant Space
A RIBBON CUTTING was held on Monday, June 2 to celebrate the grand opening of The Vault, a stunning new event venue located in the beautifully restored former Osage Valley Bank building in downtown …
The 6th 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 25 at the Warsaw Shrine Club from 9:00 AM-9:00 PM. Forty-three (43) ladies from within an 80-mile radius came to sew and share ideas. Three meals, including wonderful salads and cookies prepared by members of the BCCF, were served. A special thank you goes to Reser Funeral Home for providing the sandwiches. Raffle item numbers were drawn at 2:00 PM. Special thanks go to the ladies and businesses who donated raffle baskets and items, and to the Warsaw Shrine Club for allowing us to use their facility. Our heartfelt thanks to all who helped make this event so successful
Benton County Cancer Fund Quilt Retreat Raises Big Bucks
The 6th 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 …
Fristoe News
The Fristoe area has been blessed this past week with wonderful showers of blessings in the way of rain. This is making the gardens people have planted; whether it is food or flowers the moisture is …
B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783
Dining at The Lodge Wednesday Served 5:00 PM-7:00 PM June 11, Wings w/Fries, 6-$8 or 8-$10 June 18, No Food June 25, Meat Manicotti or Chicken Broccoli Fettucini w/Salad, Breadstick, $10 …
Kinkead Family Hosts Reunion
Kinkead family and friends met on Saturday, May 31, 2025, for a reunion 193 years after ancestors Milton and Jane Blanton Kinkead settled on Little Tebo Creek in Benton County. Spring Grove Baptist …
The Law Page

Benton County Sheriff's Report

Sheriff’s Report 5-30-25 to 6-5-25 Dinita Nancy Schuh of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 5-30-25 on a Benton County warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance. Subject was released on a …

The Obituary Page
Darrell Lee Brown, Sr.
Darrell Lee Brown, Sr.
Darrell Lee Brown, Sr., age 73, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Versailles. He was born July 11, 1951, in Cole Camp, Missouri, son of the late Roland E. Brown and Dorothy E. …
Patsy D. Koeplinger
Patsy D. Koeplinger
Patsy Diana Koeplinger (Green), age 72, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, in her home, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 1, 1952, in Butler, Missouri, Patsy …
Bob Lippold
Bob Lippold
Robert “Bob” Lippold, age 81, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on May 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with illness. He was born on February 9, 1944, the son of Harold and Myrtle …
Elnora Alexander
Elnora Alexander
Mary Elnora (Breshears) Alexander, age 85, of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at her home. She was born on March 9, 1940, in Warsaw, Missouri, the daughter of Elvin Breshears and Mary …
Gail Elgin
Gail Elgin
Zona Gail Elgin, age 57, of Warsaw, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 18, 1967, the daughter of Charlotte Elgin Beyer and David Lee Elgin. She grew up in …
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