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Cole Camp Council Hosts Special Session
Mayor Diana Burdick called the Cole Camp City Council to order for a special work session Thursday, November 26 at 3:00 PM. Councilman Jeremiah Crider joined the session later as he was still at … more
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Commission To Discuss Salaries & Benefits For FY 2025 Budget
Benton County Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske called the November 18 meeting of the Benton County Commission to order at 9:00 AM. Those in attendance included District 1 Commissioner Larry … more
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Full House Shows Up To Address Important Topics At Warsaw City Council Meeting
A room full of concerned citizens filled the Warsaw City Council chambers on December 2 as several issues were brought to the attention of the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Eddie Simons called the … more
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GOOD CITIZENS ON A CRUSADE including Cathy Menninga attended Monday evening’s Warsaw City Board meeting to speak about an alleged case of animal abuse. Menninga and others inquired about current city ordinances and possibly forming a committee to explore an animal shelter or foster program.
Social Media Lights Up Over Alleged Abuse Of Warsaw Dog
Wasn’t it Mahatma Gandhi who said that “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated?” Well, it seems that Benton County residents want pets to be … more
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PROSECUTORS HAVE FOUGHT FOR JUSTICE in the 2020 murder of four year old Jessica Mast. Her father, James Mast of Lincoln has accepted a plea deal.
Mast Accepts A Major Plea Deal In Grisly Murder Case
The father of a Benton County four-year-old girl (Jessica Mast) who died in 2020 has accepted a plea deal offered by prosecutors. According to court officials, James Mast of Lincoln accepted a … more
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A STORIED TRADITION kicked off this week at the Warsaw Invitational Basketball Tournament. 2024 marks the 37th year for the girls bracket and 92nd year for the boy's, which is believed to be one of the longest tenured basketball events in the state. The Ladycats of Warsaw, including Tanna Howe (12) and Jenna Gerken (30), got some shots up in an opening round win over Weaubleau on Monday night.
Historic Warsaw Basketball Tournament Tips-Off Season For Most Teams In Area
Now in it's 92nd year, the Warsaw Boys Invitational Basketball Tournament is one of the oldest in the state. The girls bracket is now in it's 37th year. The championship has been fairly balanced … more
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Local Focus Group Discusses Plans To Increase Tourism
A group of entrepreneur-minded Benton Countians gathered in Lincoln’s Foster Hall on Monday, November 18 to compare ideas on how to increase tourism in Benton County, in the future. The meeting … more
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Cole Camp Council Studies Impace Of Increased Water & Sewer Rates
Cole Camp’s City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, November 21 with a full council present. Following the routine approval of minutes, bills and financials, Public Works … more
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A TIP OF THE HELMET came to BCE TV during Wednesday’s R-IX School Board meeting when Drew Burdick, Matt Dove and James White were presented with the Wildcat Pride Award by Assistant Superintendent Shannon Deckard and Superintendent Scott Gemes for broadcasting Wildcats football.
BCE TV Gets Big Honor For Wildcats Football Broadcasts
BCE TV has been selected as the Wildcat Pride Award winner for November 2024. This award is given to an individual and/or group that has shown dedication to the Warsaw R-IX School District through … more
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KICKSTARTING the Christmas shopping season, Benton County Economic Development Director Jo Ann Lane initiated the Benton County Bucks program that gives consumers $10.00 to spend at participating merchants.
Small Businesses Get Boost With Benton County Bucks
According to www.sba.gov Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) since 2011. It is an important part of … more
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GEARING UP TO GIVE THANKS, Mary Stroupe and George Fischer were among shoppers at Country Mart in Warsaw on Tusesday. Stroupe told the Enterprise she was fixing ham for Thanksgiving while Fischer said he was going with traditional turkey.
Benton County Celebrates Thanksgiving With Cornucopia Of Culinary Traditions
Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to gather together with family and friends to give thanks for all of the many blessings. Every family has their own traditions which usually involve a wonderful … more
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BCSO Discusses Sick Time With Commission
Benton County Sheriff officers Major Dean Noll and Lieutenant Kelly Lowe met with the Benton County Commissioners at their November 12 meeting to request that the sick leave policy be amended for the … more
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Cole Camp Chamber Thanksgiving Meal Celebrates Successful Year
Cole Camp Chamber members gathered for an evening of fellowship as the end of year 2024 approaches. Only two Chamber events remain on the Calendar. The long running and highly anticipated … more
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"A Cardinal Christmas" Will Be Theme Of This Year's Parade
Lincoln Chamber met in City hall Wednesday, November 13. In the absence of the President Lindsey Decker, Mayor Glen Nelson conducted the meeting. Dorcas Brethower was unable to attend but sent a … more
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Lincoln Makes Choice For Re-Roofing Of All Buildings
The full Lincoln City Council met on Tuesday, November 12 in City Hall at 6 p.m. Following routine business of approving the bills, agenda and the minutes of past meetings, the floor was open for … more
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City Of Warsaw Receives 2025 Insurance Renewal For Consideration
With a short agenda on hand, Mayor Eddie Simons called the Warsaw City Council meeting to order on November 18 at 6:00 PM. Aldermen Adam Howe, Rob Coskey, Eric Flores, James White and Alderwomen … more
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Donkey Basketball Provides Big Kick For Lincoln Parks
A large crowd attended the Monday night, November 11 Lincoln’s Donkey Basketball game. It had been a number of years since the little four-footed critters had sprinted up and down the court and … more
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A VALIANT EFFORT was put forth by the Wildcats on Friday night but Warsaw came up just short to the Lamar Tigers in a 15-13 loss in the Class 2 District 5 Championship game. The Wildcats season ended with an overall record of 10-1.
Late Rally Falls Short, Ending Wildcats Season In District Championship
The Wildcats had pretty much steamrolled their way through the regular season, finishing with an undefeated 9-0 record, the school's sixth in program history, and earned themselves a first round bye … more
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KEEPING TRADITION ALIVE, Kyle Lake, Lincoln, helped his 14-year old son, Colton harvest a 10-point buck on Sunday morning. The kill was made in the Cross Timbers area in southern Benton County.
Deer Season Holds Tradition, Significance In Benton County
Visitors flocked to Benton County this past weekend as the annual Missouri deer season started on Saturday morning at daylight. Hunters in Benton County harvested 2,102 whitetails the first weekend … more
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Men And Their Toys: Peets Finds Love With 1952 Austin Sheerline
We’ve all heard the old adage “Men and their toys,” and I recently became acquainted with a guy that definitely owns a very special toy. His name is Patrick Peets and he only just … more
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Drake Harbor Playground Project Gets $25,000 Grant
The Warsaw Playground Expansion project received the FY25 Quad-Lakes Solid Waste Management District Grant worth $25,000 toward the purchase of scrap tire safety surface material which will match the … more
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PAYING HIS RESPECTS, Sheriff Eric Knox placed a flag at the grave of former Sheriff Garrett Joe Groomer who was shot and killed in 1924. The only other Benton County Sheriff's to die in the line of duty were Louis Miesner who was shot at the jailhouse in 1944 and Clay Jeans who was shot in a Main Street gunfight in 1885.
Long Forgotten Benton County Sheriff Died In The Line Of Duty
Prologue: A few years ago one of the county Commissioners contacted me with a question. He stated the Commissioners were considering putting up a memorial to the two Sheriffs killed in the line of … more
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A SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE, Jennifer Honea, Amelia Roberts and Michael Popp received awards during a Benton County 4-H Banquet held at the First United Methodist Church in Warsaw.
Banquet Honors Outstanding Accomplishments Of 4-H'ers
Members of 4-H from across Benton County gathered at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall on November 3 for the annual Recognition Banquet and Awards. After a banquet provided by … more
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MAKING HER STORE MERRY AND BRIGHT, RiOak Proprietor Ashley Raetz worked on decorating for this weekend's county-wide boutique crawl. The Cole Camp firm is well known for their uniquely designed items.
Fasten Your Sleigh Belts! Boutique Crawl Brings On The Holiday Bustle
Kicking off the holiday season is the Fourth Annual Benton County Boutique Crawl on November 15 and 16. Area merchants are participating in the crawl to encourage shoppers to come take a look at all … more
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TAKING PART IN A HUGE VOTER TURNOUT for Benton County, Matthew and Ada Wright voted at St. Ann Catholic Church in Warsaw on Tuesday morning. They were assisted by poll worker Dotty Wood.
Benton County Voters Bring Berry Back To Commission
In one of the more anticipated election days in recent history, voters rallied to polls on Tuesday and many even exploited the opportunity to exercise their right to vote early. Races at the … more
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