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This week in the Benton County Enterprise
Meet The People Of Benton County

Connie Borglum

Word On The Street

Tim Murrell

The Editorial & Opinion Page

Have I Got A Line For You! 3l7n

It’s pretty confusing, isn’t it? Last week I ran across an article predicting an ice age by 2050 and this morning another popped up saying the world is going into a time of extreme heat. …

Financial Focus 68j2b

Do you have a parent or other elderly relative who may soon need a caregiver? If so, be diligent when selecting the right person for the job — because choosing the wrong one could lead to big …

Down On The Creek 4j3j1x

Gawd and Arkansas! I feel certain that few of Missouri’s residents realize the state’s first “First Lady” was actually an Indian princess. She was the daughter of a great …

A Message From The Mayor 2e441l

[email protected] If you have not been to Boonslick library recently you will have a surprise. The flower beds have received a major facelift…. The weeds are gone and the plants are …

Have I Got A Line For You! 3l7n

Many things in the news are worrisome these days, but around here a lot of nice things are happening. Jubilee Days in Warsaw gets underway June 4, Flag Day is June 14, the first day of summer is June …
The Sports Page
ALL SMILES, Warsaw used a hard fought 2-1 win over Skyline last Tuesday to wrap up the championship of the Class 2 District 7 tournament. The Ladycats were scheduled to host Lone Jack on Tuesday night in the quarterfinal round of the MSHSAA state tournament.

Ladycats Looking For More After Taking District Title With Narrow Win Over Skyline 605w20

When the Ladycats hosted Skyline almost a month ago, they knew they would have their hands full while facing another top-ranked opponent. However, all they did in that one was tag the Lady Tigers for …

'Cats Track Takes Five To MSHSAA Track And Field Championships 60v2j

With their finishes at the sectional round, the following Warsaw Track and Field athletes qualified for participation in the 98th MSHSAA Boys Track and Field Championships and the 50th MSHSAA Girls …

Wildcats Close Regular Season With Win Over Lakeland 2i3n73

It took all seven innings, but the Wildcats dumped Lakeland easily last Tuesday in a 7-0 shutout in their final contest of the regular season. It took an inning for the Wildcats to get warmed up …

Warsaw's Bohl Will Cheer At Missouri Valley 3c3a37

SKOL! The Wildcats' Tatum Bohl recently announced her commitment to cheer at Missouri Valley in Marshall where she will now be a member of the Vikings squad. Bohl celebrated the occasion among many …

Cardinals Move On To Take On Tipton In Championship Game 3m15v

NOT IN TIME! Lincoln's Grayson Rutherford eludes the tag from Osceola pitcher Devin Bloom to plate a run for the Cardinals. Lincoln won 14-7 and advanced to the Class 2 District 13 championship game …
The School Page
WARSAW HIGH SCHOOL: Freshman, Michelle Ricke; Sophomore, Adele Anderson; Junior, Jessie Bilderback; Senior, Madison Lawrence

Warsaw R-IX Students Of the Month - April 47i1n

Cole Camp School Board Swears In New 6s4sk

The Cole Camp School Board held their regular monthly session on Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. in the Library. Election results were approved and the old Board dissolved and the newly (re-elected) …

Warsaw R-IX Announces Students Of The Month For March z3i5a

WHS: Freshman-Amelia Roberts; Sophomore-Levi Bilderback; Junior-Tanna Howe; Senior-Drake Murrell. JBMS: 6th Grade-Jessica Domer; 7th Grade-Nolan Russell; 8th Grade-Raiden Dotson. NORTH: …

WHS Students Attend District Music Festival 1l6g5u

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 …

R-9 Board Approves Two Major Project Bids 2t4f17

The Warsaw R-IX Board of Education met on March 19th to discuss a range of important updates and decisions affecting the school district. Below are the key highlights from the meeting. The …
The Society Page
Fristoe News
This week has been really good for anyone in the Fristoe area who likes to do things outside in yards and gardens. People who planted early gardens are already harvesting garden produce like lettuce, …
B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783
Dining at The Lodge Wednesday May 28, Pizza w/Breadstick, $10 Thursday May 22, Lasagna or Chicken Fettuccine w/Breadstick, $8 May 29, Pizza w/Breadstick $10 Friday May 23, Ribeye …
New Plans In Works For 4th Of July In Lincoln
The Lincoln Chamber held their May meeting Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM in the Main Street Green Space. President Lindsey Decker called the meeting to order. Vice-President, Amy Biggerstaff …
American Legion Post #305 Will Continue Long Tradition Of Visiting Local Cemeteries
Cole Camp’s Abraham Lincoln Post #305 of the American Legion was formed on March 26, 1920, following the end of WWI. From its earliest days the Post has observed Memorial Day with Military …
Church News
From The Pastor's Desk Heaven -2 Cor. 12:1-4 Unspeakable. No one has gone to Heaven and returned, regardless of what you have seemingly experienced, or have read or have heard. The Apostle …
The Law Page

Benton County Sheriff's Report 625fq

Sheriff’s Report 5-9-25 to 5-15-25 Derek L Culbertson of Holden, MO was arrested on 5-9-25 on a Benton County warrant for Possession of Controlled Substances Except 35 grams or less Of …

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    Sheriff’s Report 5-2-25 to 5-08-25 Scott Everett Crawford of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 5-3-25 …

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    Kami Laine Young of Cole Camp, MO was arrested on 4-18-25 on a Arkansas warrant for Felony Absconder. …

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    Sheriff’s Report 4-11-25 to 4-17-25 Kelsey D McCarty of Lee’s Summit, MO was arrested on …

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    Sheriff’s Report 4-4-25 to 4-10-25 Eric Nicholas Price, Homeless, was arrested on 4-4-25 on a …

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    Sheriff’s Report 3-28-25 to 4-3-25 Cody Ryan Fletcher-Fulks of Warsaw, MO was sentenced on …

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    Sheriff’s Report 3-21-25 to 3-27-25 Gary Morris Shafton Jr of Warsaw, MO was sentenced …

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    Sheriff’s Report 3/14/25 to 3/20/25 Trevor Dylon Payne, Homeless, was arrested on …

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    Sheriff’s Report 3/7/25 to 3/13/25 Cody Ryan Fletcher-Fulks of Warsaw, MO was sentenced …

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    Sheriff’s Report 2/28/25 to 3/6/25 Mark Wayne Pate of Sedalia, MO was arrested on …

The Obituary Page
Larry C. Walthall
Larry C. Walthall
Larry C. Walthall, age 93, of Warsaw, ed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at the Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri. He was born on August 16, 1931 in Edwards, Missouri the son of Leland …
James L. Summers, Sr.
James L. Summers, Sr.
James L. “Jim” Summers Sr., age 93, of Warsaw, ed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Kindred Hospital Northland in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on January 19, 1932 in Cash, …
Harold Lee Jackson
Harold Lee Jackson
Harold Lee Jackson, age 91, of Springfield MO, formerly of Warsaw, ed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at his home. He was born on October 3, 1933 in Lincoln, Missouri the son of Otho Jackson, Sr. and …
Michael Lynn Burriss
Michael Lynn Burriss
Michael Lynn Burriss, age 66, of Warsaw, ed away Monday, May 12, 2025 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1958 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of David Burriss and Peggy Charlene (Tyndall) …
Patricia Anne Daleske
Patricia Anne Daleske
Patricia “Pat” Anne (Rollins) Daleske, age 73, ed away at her home on May 3, 2025. Pat was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1952, in Springfield, Missouri, and was …
Special Sections

2024 Fall Sports 1f2q5q

Veterans Day 2024 2dj2x

Castaway - Summer 2024 5w3w4r

33rd Annual Benton County Rodeo 3yz26

Winter Sports 2023 5t38a

Progress 2024 e5x4v

Web Extras
Upgrade Summer Lunches with Nutritious Twists on Grilled Cheese
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Preventing Shingles: A Local Pharmacist on the Importance of Getting Vaccinated
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AI plus HI (human intelligence) equals improved outcomes. It’s not just technology for its own sake.
Real Educational Advantages of Artificial Intelligence
by Nick Gaehde (NAPSI)—Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived in the classroom, and it’s here to stay. Surprising as it may seem to some parents and teachers, that’s good news. AI can …