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Thursday, October 3
What shall I expound on today? Well, there’s been a real nip in the morning air and after all the hot days, it’s sort of a surprise. A surprise until I remembered that October just opened …
Thursday, October 3
What is the best compliment you have ever received? You have beautiful eyes. -Victoria Gilbert My favorite compliments are always about my kids. I love hearing compliments about them. …
Thursday, October 3
Name: Mike Allen. Birthplace: Clinton, MO. Years in Clinton: 48 Family: Son The best thing about living in Clinton: Great community. Occupation: Construction. What I …
Thursday, October 3
Well, they’re at it again! TC-Transcontinental Clinton on Wed. donated $1,000 to the Clinton Senior Center through their Dollars for Doers Program. The Chamber and the Olde Glory Days committee …
Thursday, October 3
The Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce proudly serves our community. Mission Statement: The Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce is the trusted voice and advocate of our members. Vision Statement: The …
Thursday, October 3
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to welcome Meredith Levine, MD, FAAFP, Obstetrician, and Rebecca Wayman, MD, FACOG, Obstetrician and Gynecologist to its Women’s Health Team …
Thursday, October 3
The annual reunion of the descendants of Arthur B. (1880-1960) and Rozella (Sapp) Means (1881-1941) was held September 22, 2024. It was hosted by the family of the late Jesse and Audra (Means) Wilson …
Thursday, October 3
Turner Robert “Bub” George, 18 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Friday, September 27, 2024. Turner was born June 15, 2006 in Warrensburg, Missouri, son of Bradley George and Misty …
Thursday, October 3
Jeannine Evelyn Gell, 93, formerly of Clinton, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove. She was born September 19, 1931, in Berwyn, IL, daughter of Fred and Ann …
Thursday, October 3
Nancy Jane Eidson, age 89, of Clinton, Missouri passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Heritage Avonlea of Olathe, Kansas. Nancy Jane Meads was born April 27, 1935 in …
Thursday, October 3
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Grover Kent Summers on September 19, 2024, at the age of 75, after a brave battle with lymphoma. Kent was born on April 5, 1949, in Clinton, …
Thursday, October 3
Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Community Church. We are a multidenominational Congregation. Our church family gathers at 9:30 a.m. for pre- church food and fellowship. …
Thursday, October 3
The Old Man’s Gospel In Sunday School we are studying the Gospel of John. There are four gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each has its own “flavor,” …
Thursday, October 3
September 25, 2024 St. Clair County Cattlemen’s Meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, at the Landmark Restaurant. The Sponsor/Speaker is ADM. A delicious hot baked potato lunch will be …
Thursday, October 3
Punk Barber World War II Prisoner of War Experiences Part II Part I reviewed Punk Barber’s WWII air training and bombing missions up through June 29, 1944. This week’s Part II column …
Thursday, October 3
Herman Suhr presided at the 64th WHS class reunion held at Heroe’s Restaurant in Warrensburg, Saturday, September 21st at noon. Victor gave the meal prayer. A short business meeting was held …
Thursday, October 3
At the regular monthly meeting of the Henry County Chapter NSDAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) a Quilt of Valor was presented to veteran Jeff Fields who served in the United States Air …
Thursday, October 3
Fall is a time when spring-born calves are being weaned and decisions are being made about marketing the calves. Many producers choose to background their calves after weaning and sell them after the …
Thursday, October 3
In September of 2023 local business man Sam Sloan gave a donation of $500,000 to the Windsor 4 County Rural Fire Department. In the past year the department has purchased a new Pumper/Tanker truck …
Thursday, October 3
Windsor is very proud of our caboose that sits at the Katy Trail Head in Windsor and we love to share the story of how we came by that caboose. The following is an excerpt from an article written for …
Thursday, October 3
The Windsor High sports teams had a busy schedule as part of their homecoming week. The volleyball team had four contests, the cross-country squad had a Saturday meet, and the football team hosted …
Thursday, October 3
Kanden Lafarge accounted for all 3 touchdowns for the Cardinals on Friday night but his effort just wasn't enough as Clinton dropped their fifth straight game to begin the 2024 season 0-5 after …
Thursday, October 3
Clinton softball was blanked at Odessa last Tuesday in a 10-0 loss but salvaged the week on Thursday when they picked held on to beat Harrisonville on the road, 14-11. Natalie Golder got the only hit …
Thursday, October 3
CCA Gymnasium – A new chapter in spiritual enrichment began at Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) on Friday, September 13, as the school unveiled its Student-Led Worship Team. The inaugural praise …
Thursday, October 3
In an exciting development for the local education community, Seniors Clara Hyke and Timothy Neal were nominated by Clinton Christian Academy and have been selected to attend the inaugural Faith …
Thursday, October 3
Clinton City Council Members gathered on September 17 for their regularly scheduled meeting. Present were Council Persons Gene Henry, Roger House, Cameron Jackson, Austin Jones, Gary Mount and Stacia …
Thursday, October 3
If you drive by the Skeleton’s Lady’s House on East Ohio, you’ll notice the theme Tami Jones has chosen for this year’s Halloween. Pirates large and small are starting to …
Thursday, October 3
Heartland Community Theatre held an audition in August for its fall production, “Noises Off.” According to director Linda Freese, not enough actors showed up to stage the classic play …
Wednesday, October 2
This dip recipe is a quick and easy favorite. I always remember my friend JD contacting me about a recipe from the paper, he couldn’t remember the recipe but he did remember it only had three …
Wednesday, October 2
If one asks Google "what it means to be dominant", the word is deemed as an adjective with a description of "ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence". The …
Wednesday, October 2
Class 2 Rank, Team, Record, Points, LW 1. Fair Grove (8), 5-0, 89, 1 2. Bowling Green (1), 5-0, 81, 2 3. Valle Catholic, 4-1, 67, 4 4. Warsaw, 5-0, 64, 5 5. Lafayette County, 4-1, 45, 7 6. South …
Wednesday, October 2
After hitting an early rough patch in their season, the Ladycats volleyball team is beginning to put things together as of late. Versailles came to town last Tuesday with an undefeated record …
Wednesday, October 2
Cole Camp junior Marilyn Hesse is quickly becoming a force on the volleyball court. Hesse and 5'11" sophomore Andrea Dieckman were instrumental in Cole Camp's three straight set defeat of Lincoln on …
Wednesday, October 2
The Lincoln Cardinals scored on the second play from scrimmage on a flare pass from Riley Sanders to Chase Young at 10:47 for a 65-yard scramble to paydirt. The PAT failed and that was it in a 38-6 …
Wednesday, October 2
Congratulations to the Warsaw JBMS volleyball teams for a great showing at the OHC Middle School Tournament over the weekend. The B team brought home the tournament championship in their division …
Wednesday, October 2
After a huge 23 point second quarter, Lone Jack with Kingsville, went on to a 31-8 halftime lead over visiting Cole Camp en route to a 38-26 final victory. The winless Bluebirds, who now stand …
Wednesday, October 2
Fischer Concrete Services has pledged to donate a portion of the concrete needed for the Playground Expansion at Drake Harbor in Warsaw. Their donation valued at $2,831 brings the total raised by the …
Wednesday, October 2
THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1957 met at the Warsaw Methodist Church for their 67th reunion, with 10 class members and 4 spouses attending. Scott Gemes, R-IX Superintendent, was the guest speaker and …
Wednesday, October 2
NAME: Rodney Red Wing BIRTHPLACE: Clinton YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 20+ years FAMILY: Wife, Victoria; 6 kids; Kaitlyn, Austin, Alex, Josh Smith, Payton Smith and Ethan Smith THE …
Wednesday, October 2
The weather is really cooperating and all gardeners and farmers get the produce out of the gardens and fields. For myself, I hope the weather stays like this for another month. Got word that one …
Wednesday, October 2
Our lodge is non-smoking. Stop by and enjoy our activities. “Dining at the Lodge”: October 4, Rib Eye Steak Night 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, 8 oz $15, 14 oz $19, Dinner includes baked …
Wednesday, October 2
The Warsaw R-IX Board of Education met on September 18th to discuss a range of important updates and decisions affecting the school district. Below are the key highlights from the meeting: The …
Wednesday, October 2
The Cole Camp R-1 School board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 24. The Board approved the agenda with the addition of a presentation from FFA students who attended Washington …
Wednesday, October 2
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office representatives Major Dean Noll and Lieutenant Kelly Lowe were present at the Benton County Commission meeting on September 23. Michael McBride met with the …
Wednesday, October 2
I'm writing this letter in response to the letter from Mr. Bird in the September 26, 2024 issue of the Benton County Enterprise. Mr. Bird is certainly entitled to his opinion regarding the decision …
Wednesday, October 2
Ain’t No Cokes In Hell! Part two Every farm on the creek had its own orchard in those days. The seedlings were commonly purchased from a salesman traveling around selling trees for a …
Wednesday, October 2
The long running traditional fish fry held annually on the last Sunday of September had perfect weather conditions. The location is Mt Hulda Congregation’s stone church setting atop a high hill …
Wednesday, October 2
This Saturday, October 5 the Missouri Prairie Foundation welcomes the public to attend the dedication of the Morton Family Prairie just west of Cole Camp. The Morton Prairie was generously …
Wednesday, October 2
Friday, September 20, 2024 was a wonderful evening of Chamber music in Cole Camp. Gary Moege, Lorraine Miller and Jerrode Marsh, all musicians from the Sedalia Symphony Orchestra pleased the crowd …
Wednesday, October 2
October is, without a doubt, the month of Glorious from its perfect temperatures to its glorious fall foliage and seems to be celebrated the world over in the form of Oktoberfests. The most …
Wednesday, October 2
Members of the Cole Camp Antique Tractor and Steam Farm Show had a busy week as they threw open the gates and admitted the public to their annual Fall Harvest get together. On Thursday and Friday the …
Wednesday, October 2
In the regular monthly meeting of the Cole Camp Ambulance District, during the routine business of approval of minutes and financials, it was pointed out the sales tax was up for the year by $6,000 …
Wednesday, October 2
The City of Cole Camp and the Benton County R-I School District are cooperating to decrease the amount of dust on the road leading from Hwy. 52 to the school. The rain helped to decrease the amount …
Wednesday, October 2
What shall I expound on today? Well, there’s been a real nip in the morning air and after all the hot days, it’s sort of a surprise. A surprise until I remembered that October just opened …
Wednesday, October 2
When you invest, you’ll find that knowledge is power. The more you know about your investment choices, and who is offering them, the better prepared you’ll be to make good decisions. And …
Wednesday, October 2
What do you look forward to most in the fall? Leggings and sweatshirts! -Madison Grobe Weather and colors. -Sharon Eikel The view of fall colors while crossing the Mile Long …
Wednesday, October 2
Carolynn Rae Fisher, age 76, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away late Thursday evening, September 26, 2024 at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on December 16, 1947 in …
Wednesday, October 2
Rene A. Miller, age 60, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at her home. She was born on April 23, 1964 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Bernhardt Harry Miller and …
Wednesday, October 2
Florence G. Steenburgen, age 88, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the Bothwell Hospital in Sedalia, Missouri. She was born on December 28, 1935 in Maquoketa, Iowa the …
Wednesday, October 2
Carl Deloss Swope passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024 in Clinton Missouri, two weeks shy of his 83rd birthday. He was born to Earl Coleman and Stella Marie (St. John) Swope in Lawson …
Wednesday, October 2
The annual reunion of the descendants of Arthur B. (1880-1960) and Rozella (Sapp) Means (1881-1941) was held September 22, 2024. It was hosted by the family of the late Jesse and Audra (Means) Wilson …
Wednesday, October 2
Sheriff’s Report 9/23/24 to 9/29/24 Patrick Lee Frerking of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 9/23/24 on a Lafayette County warrant for Failure to Appear-Cruelty Toward Child. Bond is set at …
Wednesday, October 2
I talk to my good friend Larry Walthall just about everyday. In the last month or so he has been seeing a few American goldfinches at his bird feeder. They are commonly called wild canaries. …
Wednesday, October 2
4-H members from across the county are gearing up for their new year as they embrace the slogan “Beyond Ready” for the 2024-2025 club year. 4-H members in Benton County will be …
Wednesday, October 2
The U. S. Postal Inspection Service reports that every year, mail fraud schemes are directed at consumers of all ages but some groups, like retirees, are more impacted than others. The Federal Trade …
Wednesday, October 2
Proposed amendments to the Missouri constitution go to a statewide vote, meaning all eligible voters in the state will see the following questions on their November ballot. Amendments need a simple …
