January 4, 2024

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In this issue

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, January 3

    In few words, sum up your 2023. Extravagant. -Sophia Long Thankful, we are still kicking! -Cindy Tillman Blessed to see 2024. -Stanley Nold

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, January 3

    Welcome to January 2024 everybody. We’re just a few days into the New Year and I wonder how many resolutions have already been broken? According to the Washington Post, the most popular New …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Stephanie Link

    Wednesday, January 3

    NAME: Stephanie Link. BIRTHPLACE: Iowa. YEARS IN CLINTON: 1 FAMILY: None here. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: Local small shops. OCCUPATION: Teacher. WHAT I …

  • CCA Teacher Recognized For Outstanding Service

    Wednesday, January 3

    Mr. David See was recognized for being a Clinton VFW teacher of the year. He received a certificate and award. Mr. See attended the University of Central Missouri receiving a variety of degrees …

  • VFW Awards Winners At Clinton Christian Academy

    Wednesday, January 3

    Many Award Winners were presented certificates and awards at the December 15th VFW Christmas Dinner. Among these winners were four students from Clinton Christian Academy. Aric Wilson was an award …

  • Mary Kathryn Demming

    Wednesday, January 3

    Mary Kathryn Demming, 94, of Clinton, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 22, 2023. She was born April 28, 1929 in Braymer, Mo., the daughter of William Charles Wheeler …

  • Mary Frances Brand

    Wednesday, January 3

    Mary Frances Brand, 87, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Ridge Crest Nursing Home in Warrensburg, Missouri. Mary was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on February 17, 1936, to George Utter and …

  • Ruff Receives Grant To Pursue Degree In Nursing

    Wednesday, January 3

    Jennifer Ruff, a student at Crowder College, Nevada, MO, was awarded a P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant from the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She was sponsored by P.E.O. Chapter IU of Clinton, MO. …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, January 3

    Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Community Church, our church family gathers at 9:30 a.m. for pre- church food and fellowship. We use this special time for visiting one …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, January 3

    December 27, 2023 Due to the holidays, trash pickup for Appleton City will be Friday, January 5, (not on Thursday). Area residents are invited to vote for their favorites on Rural Missouri …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, January 3

    Luke, The Universal Gospel As you may know, The Gospel of Luke is the third of four gospels in the Bible. The book is known by numerous adjectives---the gospel for the Gentiles, the gospel for women, …

  • Missouri FFA Chapters Awarded 2024 Drive To Feed Kids Grants

    Wednesday, January 3

    The Missouri Farmers Care Foundation has awarded eleven Missouri FFA chapters 2024 Drive to Feed Kids grants. This is the fourth year the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation has provided matching grants …

  • Fishing Expo Back In A Big Way For 2024

    Wednesday, January 3

    The third annual Truman Lake Fishing Expo will take place on February 9th and 10th, 2024, at the Benson Community Center in Clinton, MO. The event will feature over 30 exhibitors, some local to the …

  • Paw-Cack! Storytellers Make Tracks To Clinton

    Wednesday, January 3

    If you see people running around the Clinton Square in chicken hats on the third weekend in January, don’t be alarmed. The Chicken Festival is in town. Specifically, the 31st Annual RAPS …

  • Truman The Tiger Rides Again: Carousel Displays School Spirit

    Wednesday, January 3

    On the Saturday before Christmas, the University of Missouri Tigers arrived in Texas by jet to play in the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 88th Cotton Bowl. The game took place last Friday. Truman, the …

  • Benton County's Athletes Of The Year Named For Warsaw, Lincoln, Cole Camp

    Wednesday, January 3

    Angela Konopasek Warsaw There are many ways to define an athlete, and after asking around to see how other folks would describe the role, here were a few responses: -"An athlete is someone …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Chase Steiner

    Wednesday, January 3

    NAME: Chase Steiner BIRTHPLACE: Sedalia YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 22 years FAMILY: Yes THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN BENTON COUNTY IS: Outdoor adventure access. OCCUPATION: …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, January 3

    The past week's weather has been winter with snow falling and cold days! The almanac always calls for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th weeks of January always being the coldest according records that have been …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, January 3

    Mark your calendar for “Dining at the Lodge”: -January 5, Steak Night/Prime Rib (weather permitting) 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, $14.00-$19.00, RSVP by January 2. -January 10, Tenderloin …

  • Megan Janelle Schepker

    Wednesday, January 3

    Megan Janelle Schepker, age 41, was born on April 26, 1982, in Clinton, Missouri, the daughter of Scott Schepker and Gayla (Smith) Schepker, departed this life on December 24, 2023. A devoted …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, January 3

    Hopewell Baptist Church In Matthew 13:31-35 Jesus tells two simple, short parables, the Kingdom is like a mustard seed and yeast. When planted, the mustard seed grows into a great bush, some so …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, January 3

    Welcome to January 2024 everybody. We’re just a few days into the New Year and I wonder how many resolutions have already been broken? According to the Washington Post, the most popular New …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, January 3

    Now that we’ve reached 2024, you might be thinking about your goals and hopes for the new year. But in addition to whatever personal resolutions you might make — volunteering, going to …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, January 3

    What is one thing you would like to accomplish in 2024? Retire. -Russ Brocken Graduation. -Devon Boul Catch some nice walleye. -Bill Mines

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, January 3

    Sheriff’s Report 12/24/2023-12/31/23 Isaiah Ray Cardwell of Warsaw, MO, was arrested on 12-25-23 on a Benton County warrant for Non-Support in Excess of 12 monthly payments. Bond is set at …

  • Lincoln VFW Auxiliary Announces Kick-Off Of Art Scholarship Contests

    Wednesday, January 3

    VFW Auxiliary to Lincoln VFW Post 5925 is excited to announce the kick-off of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest and the 3-dimensional Patriotic Art …

  • City Of Warsaw Affirms Reduced Budget For 2024

    Wednesday, January 3

    In regular session Tuesday eve, Warsaw's Board of Aldermen approved a reduced overall 2024 budget for its city funds and okayed a 3.5% salary increase for full-time employees. Both actions had been …

  • A Nichols Worth Of Nature

    Wednesday, January 3

    Prior to 1900, hunters engaged in a holiday tradition called the Christmas ‘Side Hunt’. Groups would choose sides and go afield to see which side could bring in the biggest pile of furred …

  • BCHD Home Health Agency Presented Prestigious Award

    Wednesday, January 3

    Benton County Health Department Home Health Agency has been named a 2023 HHCAHPS Honors Elite Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, the premiere provider of RCM services, CAHPS surveys and advanced …

  • Man With A Plan: Randy Pogue Named BCE Person Of The Year

    Wednesday, January 3

    Randy Pogue, Warsaw City Administrator, has been named Person of the Year by the Benton County Enterprise. He is the third person to be honored with this fairly new annual award for accomplishments …

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