Every town needs a strong police force to keep residents safe and provide peace of mind for all. However, this can’t happen unless new officers step up to fill the shoes of those who have moved …
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Ethan Holder
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7/9/25
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For many communities, there are a few people who make up the backbone of the population. These individuals can be counted on to help anyone in need. They step up to the plate to give the community …
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Ethan Holder
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7/9/25
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The Board of Education of the Cole Camp R-1 School District of Benton County, at a regular meeting on June 24, 2025, approved the sale of $3,500,000 General Obligation Bond issue to its Municipal …
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Dianne Peck
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7/2/25
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The Locker Room at the Lake opened two months ago in the former venue of Warsaw Adventures at 413 E. Main Street in Warsaw. It is a restaurant/bar with a sports vibe where all professional sports, as …
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Judy Kramer
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7/2/25
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The morning rain drummed against the windows of downtown Warsaw as members of the 509th Communications Squadron from Whiteman Air Force Base gathered for their annual community celebration. Despite …
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Ethan Holder
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7/2/25
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The Fourth of July weekend commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, is set to be an exciting time in Benton County as many organizations and communities have …
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Anita Campbell
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7/2/25
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Sometimes weird things can just stroll into a small town. It might be a sideshow attraction, an antique car, or a man with a parrot. However, how would you react if one of these strange occurrences …
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Ethan Holder
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6/24/25
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Prevention and awareness are two areas of education Hope5one strives to bring to our community regarding the issue of human trafficking. This $236 billion criminal industry thrives with its supply …
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Connie McCray
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6/24/25
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Mayor Burdick called the regular Cole Camp City Council to order on Thursday, June 19 at 7:00 PM. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and the opening prayer, council members approved the agenda, the …
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Dianne Peck
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6/24/25
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The annual Benton County 4-H FFA Fair is scheduled to being this week in Lincoln at the 4-H FFA Fairground located on Park Street. This year’s theme “Late Nights/Neon Lights” …
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Anita Campbell
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6/24/25
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With the shocking news regarding Benton County Treasurer Rick Renno’s arrest, many in the community have demanded that he be removed from office.
However, according to the county …
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Ethan Holder
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6/24/25
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Everyone looks forward to summer. Nice weather, fun events, and maybe a vacation to get away from the job for a week. However, some of the younger generation actually look to summer with glee because …
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Ethan Holder
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6/24/25
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With the shocking news about Benton County Treasurer Rick Renno’s arrest, many in the community have demanded that he be removed from office. However, according to the county commissioner, the …
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Ethan Holder
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6/24/25
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Sometimes weird things can just stroll into a small town. It might be a sideshow attraction, an antique car, or a man with a parrot. However, how would you react if one of these strange occurrences …
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Ethan Holder
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6/23/25
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Buddy Dill has assumed the responsibility of overseeing and conducting Lincoln’s annual spectacular fireworks the town is known for.
Recently he brought to the community’s attention …
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Dianne Peck
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6/18/25
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Sometimes people look at the world today and think about how good things were back in the day. Some look back fondly on the early 2000's with the rise of the internet. Some sports fans may admire …
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Ethan Holder
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6/18/25
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In Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske's absence, District 2 Commissioner Scott Harms called the meeting of the Benton County Commission to order at 9:15 AM on June 9 in the Board Room. District 1 …
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Anita Campbell
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6/18/25
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The Warsaw City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Eddie Simons at 6:00 PM on June 16 at the Warsaw Municipal Airport. Aldermen present included: Adam Howe, Rob Coskey, James White, Kim …
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Anita Campbell
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6/18/25
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In a bond appearance hearing on Tuesday afternoon, Richard (Rick) L. Renno was represented by Shane Lee Farrow with prosecutor Daniel Dysart on the other side of the aisle. Judge M. Blane Baker …
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Ethan Holder
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6/18/25
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June is Cancer Survivor month, and no matter where you are in the country, there will always be those battling. The Benton County Cancer Fund is providing crucial financial support to a growing …
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Ethan Holder
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6/18/25
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Summer is finally here, which means many kids are excited to be done with school. However, if children don’t keep up their reading habits, they may experience the summer slide. This refers to …
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Ethan Holder
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6/18/25
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People of Warsaw, dust off your wigs, grab your gaudiest jewelry, and dig out your wildest caftans because the Ms. Roper Romp is making its colorful return downtown this weekend.
What started …
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Ethan Holder
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6/11/25
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Two in-person public meetings are planned to discuss US Highway 65 corridor improvements between Warsaw and Buffalo, Missouri.
Public meeting #1 will be held from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, …
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Dianne Peck
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6/11/25
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The June meeting of the Lincoln City Council was called to order at 6:00 PM in city hall with all aldermen present.
Following routine approval of the agenda, minutes and bill paying, the meeting …
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Dianne Peck
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6/11/25
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Longtime Benton County Treasurer Richard “Rick” Renno, 62, of Lincoln was arrested on Monday for child sex crimes following an investigation by DDCC, a division of the Missouri Highway …
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6/11/25
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