April 10, 2025

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  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, April 9

    “Prayer is man’s greatest means of tapping the infinites resources of God.” I found that on the internet yesterday. I’m not certain who said it or wrote it. It reminded me, …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, April 9

    What is your favorite flower? Sunflower! -Deana Oakes I have always liked tulips. -Sam McDuffy Snap Dragons. -Dawn Henry

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Lisanne Bowman

    Wednesday, April 9

    Name: Lisanne Bowman. Birthplace: Manhattan, KS. Years in Clinton: 7. Family: 1 daughter 2 grandkids. The best thing about living in Clinton: People are always willing to help. …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, April 9

    We’ve had people come into the Chamber over the years wanting some item with Clinton on it...either as a souvenir, gift, school project, etc. We’ve had some items, but never …

  • VFW Post #1894 Auxiliary Offers New Scholarship

    Wednesday, April 9

    The Golden Valley Auxiliary VFW Post 1894 Adversity Scholarship in Memory of William “Bubba” Rhoads is a new $250 scholarship available to graduating seniors who reside in Henry County. …

  • Sherwood Archery Competes At State Tourney

    Wednesday, April 9

    Sherwood Archery Team attended state tournament. Pictured Conan Spring, Otis Spring, Bradley Frey, Lily Russel, Jaylyn Smith, Wyatt Barnett, Neveah Howell, Lucas Austin, Rauri Boles, Ashley Kagarice, …

  • Homeless Shelter Update To Be Topic Of April CWC Lunch

    Wednesday, April 9

    When Bill Moose started college, he chose Maryland Baptist Bible College with the idea of being involved in service in some way when he retired. Bill, who is from Baltimore, Maryland, retired in …

  • Curnutte Promoted To Director Of Therapy Services

    Wednesday, April 9

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is proud to announce the promotion of Eric Curnutte to Director of Therapy Services in recognition of his outstanding leadership, expertise and unwavering …

  • GVMH Announces April Employee Of The Month

    Wednesday, April 9

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is proud to recognize Josie Terry as its April Employee of the Month. Terry has been a dedicated member of the GVMH team since 2021. She began her career as a …

  • Carolyn Sue Felkner

    Wednesday, April 9

    Carolyn Sue Felkner, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and treasured friend, peacefully entered the arms of her Savior on April 3, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on December 19, 1933, in Springfield, …

  • Karon Kay Julian

    Wednesday, April 9

    Karon Kay Julian was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on March 3 , 2025 at the age of 75 years old. She was born on April 14, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles Raymond Snethen and Mary Frances …

  • Francis "Marion" Pilant

    Wednesday, April 9

    Francis “Marion” Pilant, 83 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at Adair Village in Clinton, MO following a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Upon …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, April 9

    Calhoun Community Church Greetings from Calhoun Community Church where everyone is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord. We are located on the southeast corner of the Calhoun square. We are a …

  • REVIEWing The Past

    Wednesday, April 9

    Looking Back at The Greatest Generation Frequently we see the names of “Baby Boomers,” “Gen X,” “Millennials,” etc. mentioned in the media to refer to certain …

  • Down On The Creek

    Wednesday, April 9

    Flowers in Flight Every great once in a while we are priviliged to make the acquaintence of an extraordinary person. Maybe not a famous one by the world’s standards but one notable enough …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, April 9

    Getting to Know Him 12th in the Series The Growing Prayer Life Note: Once again, I digress from the “Getting to Know Him” series. Instead of writing about what God has done, I wish …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, April 9

    April 2, 2025 The next free Diabetic Education Class will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 10 at in the Ellett Memorial Hospital Conference Room. Reminder: you do not have to be diabetic to come to the …

  • Cardinals Return Favor, Beat Pleasant Hill In MRVC Contest

    Wednesday, April 9

    In a game of the Knob Noster Tournament played last Friday, Clinton lost 14-13 to Pleasant Hill on a walk-off single by Carter Harrison in the seventh. A Garrison Hartsell homer earlier in the inning …

  • Busy Week For Greyhounds Cut Short By Wet Weather

    Wednesday, April 9

    Windsor High School Sports Shorts Spring Weather Although there were several Windsor High sports activities scheduled last week, April showers limited baseball, softball, and golf to one …

  • Lady Cardinals Selected For MRVC West Academic All-Conference Honors

    Wednesday, April 9

    CONGRATULATIONS to these hardworking student-athletes! They were great on the court in 2024-25 and they're excelling in the classroom! MRVC West Academic All-Conference selections are as follows (L …

  • Clinton MS Girls Take First Place At Holden Meet

    Wednesday, April 9

    Girls results from Holden MS Track on 4/3/25: 100m Adalynn Jones, 14.67, 3rd; Gwen Blackwell, 16.9, 15th; Lana Powell, 17.18, 19th 200m Jakyra Spratt, 29.92, 1st; Lala Schilling, 33.05, …

  • GV Eagles Sponsor God, Flag And Country Oratory Competition

    Wednesday, April 9

    The Golden Valley Eagles #3667 sponsors the God, Flag and Country Oratory competition program. This year a Sophomore from Clinton High School, April Meeks, is our First Place Winner. Pictured with …

  • City Council Gets Update On Manhole Rehab

    Wednesday, April 9

    At 6 PM on April 1 city council held a regularly scheduled meeting. All in attendance were: Gary Mount, Roger House, Christy Maggi, Carla Moberly, Wendy Seaton, Adam Sommer, Austin Jones, Gene Henry, …

  • Former Clinton Resident Receives 88 Year Sentence

    Wednesday, April 9

    William Noble, 44 formerly of Clinton, has been sentenced to a total of eighty-eight years in prison for forcible sodomy, three counts of statutory sodomy in the first degree, and two counts of …

  • Citizens Of Clinton Step Up To The Plate For New Field

    Wednesday, April 9

    There is a baseball and softball complex project that has begun on Clinton school property off of Bodine Street, in just this season the baseball team had to miss 13 practices due to rain. In the new …

  • Henry County Voters Made Major Municipal Decisions At Ballot Box

    Wednesday, April 9

    Voters in Henry County went to the polls on Tuesday to decide a host of issues, including municipal races. Following are the unofficial results as submitted to the Clinton Daily Democrat at …

  • April 10, 2025

    Wednesday, April 9

  • A Nichols Worth Of Nature

    Wednesday, April 9

    One sign of spring are the white blossoms of Bradford pear trees. This oval-shaped oriental became a favorite of landscapers and was widely planted in yards, city malls, business campuses, parks and …

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, April 9

    Spring forward, fall back or is it spring back and fall forward? I never can remember but the one thing I do remember is spring brings asparagus whichever way it arrives. A harbinger of warmer …

  • The Locker Room Celebrates Grand Opening

    Wednesday, April 9

    THE WARSAW COMMUNITY is thrilled to welcome Dennis and Michelle Larson and their family as they opened The Locker Room at the Lake on Friday, March 28 in Warsaw! They celebrated with a ribbon cutting …

  • Lincoln Softball Dodges Weather To Pickup Two More Wins, No 6-0

    Wednesday, April 9

    Lady Cardinals softball improved their record to 5-0 with an 11-1 victory over Tipton on Monday night. Unlike recent games in Lincoln, the wind was not a factor. However, a muddy infield left by …

  • Lady Bluebirds Win Wild One, Lose Two To Top Teams

    Wednesday, April 9

    The Cole Camp Lady Bluebirds had an interesting three game stint as they won a wild eight inning battle with Crest Ridge at home on Friday, 11-10 and then were on the end of two blow out setbacks. …

  • Ladycats Roll Behind Brilliant Outing From Brewster

    Wednesday, April 9

    The Wildcats offense took a while to get going, but not so much for Brylee Brewster who fanned 17 of the 20 batters who stepped in the box against her, including the first 11 of the game, in an …

  • MHSFCA Rankings - April 4, 2025

    Wednesday, April 9

    Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association Rankings Date: April 4, 2025 Class 2 1. Diamond 2. Mt. Vernon T-3. Kennett T-3. Skyline 5. East Newton 6. Ste. Genevieve 7. Warsaw 8. …

  • Cardinals Clipped By Tipton, Beat Santa Fe

    Wednesday, April 9

    The Lincoln Cardinals lost to Tipton 4-1 on Monday at home but turned around on Tuesday and defeated Santa Fe 15-2 in another home contest. Tipton scored one in the first, one in the second and …

  • Wildcats Offense Carries Them To Home Win Over Weaubleau

    Wednesday, April 9

    Kendall Bagley went 3 for 4 to help lead the Wildcats past the visiting Weaubleau Tigers last Tuesday night, 14-6. Bagley tallied singles in each of the first, second and third innings. …

  • MHSBCA Rankings - April 7, 2025

    Wednesday, April 9

    Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association Rankings Date: April 7, 2025 Class 3 1. Lone Jack, 9-1 2. Scott City, 7-0 3. Lawson, 9-1 4. Valley Park, 5-2 5. North Callaway, 6-0 6. …

  • Gemes Signs To Play Football At Missouri Valley

    Wednesday, April 9

    SKOL! Warsaw's Logan Gemes recently announced his intent to commit to play football at Missouri Valley College in Marshall. Gemes signed that commitment on Friday with family members, teammates and …

  • During Snagging Season, Be A Good Friend To The Lake

    Wednesday, April 9

    Paddlefish snagging season opened on March 15 and runs to April 30, 2025. It draws people even from out of state to take advantage of the unusual piscatorial sport. Living proof of its popularity are …

  • WHS Students Attend District Music Festival

    Wednesday, April 9

    MUSIC STUDENTS from WHS recently participated in District Music Festival at Stockton High School. Students comprised 33 different solos or small groups. Out of those, seven events qualified for …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Geni Harms

    Wednesday, April 9

    NAME: Geni Harms BIRTHPLACE: Clinton YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: About 30 FAMILY: Husband, Aaron; Son, Brycen (10); Daughter, Renley (7) THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN BENTON COUNTY …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, April 9

    The Fristoe area was blessed with rains over the past weekend which should really put growth on the seeds that have been put in the ground. The other side of the coin is the temperature has not been …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, April 9

    Dining at The Lodge Wednesday Meals, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM April 16, Burgers/Hot Dogs w/Fries or Onion Rings, $8/$6 April 23, Steak Sliders or Pulled Pork Sliders w/Fries or Onion Rings, $8 …

  • Letter To The Editor

    Wednesday, April 9

    Dear Editor, We’ve all heard the words Social Security, but for over 1,300,000 Missourians (over 2,437 in Benton County), it’s more than just words—it’s a lifeline. …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, April 9

    “Prayer is man’s greatest means of tapping the infinites resources of God.” I found that on the internet yesterday. I’m not certain who said it or wrote it. It reminded me, …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, April 9

    The financial markets always go through periods of instability. And we may see more of that now, given concerns about tariffs, inflation and the economy. As an investor, how can you deal with this …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, April 9

    Do you think President Trump's tariffs are helping or hurting the economy? Only time will tell. We have to reduce our reliance on foreign good (especially from China) while not hurting our …

  • Down On The Creek

    Wednesday, April 9

    Flowers In Flight Every great once in a while we are priviliged to make the acquaintence of an extraordinary person. Maybe not a famous one by the world’s standards but one notable enough …

  • Cole Camp Hosts New Spring Fling

    Wednesday, April 9

    The merchants of downtown Cole Camp issued an invitation to one and all needing a day trip to shake the late winter doldrums. They encouraged everyone to don their rain gear and dig out their …

  • CC Museum Prepares For New Season

    Wednesday, April 9

    The Cole Camp Museum held its regular March meeting on Thursday, March 20 at 2 p.m. in the Cole Camp Senior Center. The Treasurer, David Heisterberg, presented financial statements for previous …

  • CCCB Moving Forward With Rock Island

    Wednesday, April 9

    Cole Camp Community Betterment held their April meeting in the Handel Haus on Tuesday, April 1. Following routine approval of Treasurer and Secretary’s reports, the agenda moved to the …

  • Short Stories

    Wednesday, April 9

    We human beings like to give nicknames to each other. I guess that is on of our traits. About a month ago my life’s partner of 65 years said good bye to me. Why God put the most beautiful …

  • A Message From The Mayor

    Wednesday, April 9

    If you have not purchased your dog license (or chicken-keeping license), it’s time to do that now. There is a bonus of free rabies vaccination for all dogs with a current license. The clinic …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, April 9

    Sheriff’s Report 3-28-25 to 4-3-25 Cody Ryan Fletcher-Fulks of Warsaw, MO was sentenced on 3-28-25 to 48 hours in the Benton County Detention Facility. Subject completed his sentence and …

  • Goldie H. Beck

    Wednesday, April 9

    Goldie H. Beck, 86, of Warsaw, passed away on February 2, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. She was born on June 16, 1938, in McCalister Springs, MO, the daughter of Harvey Welch …

  • John Spencer Carter

    Wednesday, April 9

    John Spencer Carter, age 84, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at his home. He was born on July 18, 1940 in Plainsfield, Indiana, the son of George and Artonia (Johnson) …

  • Michael James Elkins

    Wednesday, April 9

    Michael James Elkins, age 78, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Robert and Faye (King) Elkins. …

  • Harold J. Hemeyer

    Wednesday, April 9

    Harold J. Hemeyer, 93, of Warsaw, MO, formerly of Marshall, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at The Living Center in Marshall. Memorial services with military rites will be held at 3:00 p.m. …

  • Edmonson Baptist Church Giveaway Soon

    Wednesday, April 9

    The Edmonson Baptist Church is preparing to host their Spring Giveaway, 2025. The Church does the giveaways of brand new merchandise each Spring, Summer and Fall, plus one in December geared toward …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, April 9

    From The Pastor's Desk Abusing The Scriptures -Acts 19 First of all, you must know the book of Acts is dealing with a transitional period in church history. Therefore, it is very dangerous …

  • City Of Warsaw Approves Spike In Pool Use Fees, Extends Hours

    Wednesday, April 9

    Warsaw Mayor Eddie Simons called the meeting of the Warsaw City Board to order at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 7, in the council chambers of the Warsaw Community Building. Alderpersons present …

  • Sights And Sounds Are Transport To The Past

    Wednesday, April 9

    In 1975, fifty years ago, Benton County Enterprise Publisher and Editor, Jab White, said he wanted to hear about his readers memories of sights and sounds in Benton County. He had many responses, but …

  • Results Are In! Benton County Voters Mark Their Preferences On The Ballot

    Wednesday, April 9

    Upon the closing of the polls from the April 8 election, the following unofficial results were informally furnished to the Benton County Enterprise by Benton County Clerk Susan Porterfield at …

  • History Never Goes Out Of Style As Patrons Attend Gala Museum Dinner

    Wednesday, April 9

    Over 200 people attended the 52nd annual Benton County Historical Society Banquet held at St. Ann Catholic Church in Warsaw on the evening of Thursday, April 3. BCHS President Leroy Whitaker …