Benton County Enterprise

08/14/2024

A bevy of improvements at local schools will welcome students back next week 👩‍🏫 Hooiveld returns to Warsaw for visit from Netherlands 🇳🇱➡️🇺🇸 Warsaw man drowns after falling from boat 🛟 Lincoln mayor says city has seen increase in tax revenue 📈

All THAT, and MORE, in THIS week's edition of the Benton County Enterprise!

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08/11/2024

A Benton County man drowned at Lake of the Ozarks on Friday, August 9, 2024. The incident occurred around 12:00 PM near the 90 mile marker of the lake.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that Steven F. Bucklinger, a 69 year-old man from Warsaw was fishing from his 2002 Triton boat when he fell overboard for an unknown reason. Bucklinger was not wearing a flotation device at the time of the incident.

After the incident, Bucklinger’s body was recovered and taken to Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw. The boat was towed from the scene and released to Bucklinger’s family.

Several members of the MSHP assisted in the response, including Sergeant B.N. Comer, Trooper C.S. Riley, Sergeant C.W. Hoff and Corporal B.V. Cole.

08/07/2024

Several contested races, including that of Benton County Sheriff, reeled voters to polls on Tuesday 🗳 Lake Saint Louis Water Ski Club was one of many highlights at this year's Smokin' H-O-T Harborfest hosted by Benton County Missouri Tourism and Recreation 🌊 Recent lead survey mailed to citizens causes some concern 🚫 Donnie Nichols introduces the pileated woodpecker in this month's "A Nichols Worth Of Nature" 🌳

All THAT, and MORE, in THIS week's edition of the Benton County Enterprise!

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08/07/2024

Following are unofficial results for Benton County as tabulated and reported by the clerk's office at approximately 9:05 PM:

For United States Senator-
Republican: Josh Hawley, 3,179.
Democrat: Karla May, 178; December L. Harmon, 51; Lucas Kunce, 312; Mita Biswas, 12.
Libertarian: W.C. Young, 6.

For Governor-
Republican: Darrell Leon McClanahan III, 39; Jeremy Gundel, 14; Bill Eigel, 1,282; Robert James Olson, 18; John R. (Jay) Ashcroft, 865; Mike Kehoe, 1,407; Chris Wright, 40; Darren L. Grant, 9; Amber Thomsen, 75.
Democrat: Eric Morrison, 55; Crystal Quade, 222; Sheryl Gladney, 26; Hollis L. Laster, 10; Mike Hamra, 255.
Libertarian: Bill Slantz, 6.

For Lieutenant Governor-
Republican: Holly Rehder, 747; Dave Wasinger, 947; Lincoln Hough, 1,287; Paul Berry III, 75; Tim Baker, 269; Matthew E. Porter, 232.
Democrat: Richard Brown, 355; Anastasia Syes, 194.
Libertarian: Ken Iverson, 6.

For Secretary of State-
Republican: Valentina Gomez, 252; Shane Schoeller, 626; Denny Hoskins, 895; Adam J. Schwadron, 171; Jamie Corley, 234; Dean Plocher, 283; Mary Elizabeth Coleman, 401; Mike Carter, 569.
Democrat: Monique Williams, 152; Barbara Phifer, 237; Haley Jacobson, 160.
Libertarian: Carl Herman Freese, 6.

For State Treasurer-
Republican: Cody Smith, 584; Andrew Koenig, 703; Lori Rook, 664; Vivek Malek, 1,449; Tina Goodrick, 123; Karan Pujji, 31.
Democrat: Mark Osmack, 524.
Libertarian: John A. Hartwig, Jr., 6.

For Attorney General-
Republican: Will Scharf, 1,292; Andrew Bailey, 2,265.
Democrat: Elad Jonathan Gross, 528.
Libertarian: Ryan L. Munro, 6.

For United States Representative District 4-
Republican: Mark Alford, 3.386.
Democrat: Jeanette Cass, 310; Mike McCaffree, 237.
Libertarian: Thomas Holbrook, 6.

For State Representative District 57-
Republican: Rodger L. Reedy, 2,861.
Democrat: Michael D. Walbom, 406.

For State Representative District 126-
Republican: Jim Kalberloh, 463.
Democrat: Kirsten Hockaday, 113.

For Circuit Judge Circuit 27-
Republican: M. Brandon Baker, 3,119.

For North District Commissioner-
Republican: Scott Harms, 1,458; Donnie L. Brown, 444.

For South District Commissioner-
Republican: Larry Berry, 1,449.
Democrat: Mark Breshears, 302.

For Sheriff-
Republican: Eric Knox, 2,368; Andrew Breshears, 1,453.

For Assessor-
Republican: Jim Hansen, 3,295.

For Coroner-
Republican: J. Weston Miller, 3,306.

For Surveyor-
Republican: Shaun M. Marshall, 3,219.

For Public Administrator-
Republican: Lori Johnson Schroder, 3,209.

For Cole Township Committeeman-
Republican: Michael Jones, 53; Russell (Rusty) Johnson, 208; Russ Rhodes, 43.

For Fristoe Township Committeewoman-
Republican: Kathy Sullins, 121; Veletta Autry, 50; Karen Reese, 208.

For Lindsey Township Committeewoman-
Republican: Susan Steiner, 275; Cynthia Smith, 138; Belinda Fuller, 83; Teresa Piersee-Watson, 47; Tamara Lynn Jack, 25; Rebecca Moore, 140.

For Lindsey Township Committeeman-
Republican: Gerry E. Smith, 113; Jim Hansen, 499; Eric Wiseman, 148.

For Tom Township Committeeman-
Republican: Dan Porterfield, 136; Kenny Treece, 151; Robert Eric Kirby, 99.

Constitutional Amendment No. 1-
Yes, 1,803.
No, 2,471.

Constitutional Amendment No. 4-
Yes, 2,455.
No, 1,779.

Cole Camp Ambulance District-
For the Proposition, 485.
Against the Proposition, 536.

08/03/2024

Dive into the spirit of community and fun at the Harbor Fest at Drake Harbor today! 🎉🚤 The Lake St. Louis Ski Club, established in 1975 by passionate locals, has always aimed to utilize our stunning lake to spread the joy of water skiing. 🌊🎿

As a 501(c)(3) organization, we're all about promoting water skiing through exciting exhibitions, clinics, tournaments, and more. Our heart beats for this sport and our community, but we need YOUR support to keep the waves rolling. 🙌💙

By participating in our raffle today, you're not just winning; you're helping us maintain our gear, boats, and costumes, and you're contributing to our newest addition - a towboat for the 2024 season! 🛥️✨

Let's make a splash together for the love of water skiing and our community. Your support means the world to us and the future of water sports at Lake St. Louis. 🌟

08/03/2024

Get ready to dive into fun at Drake Harbor! 🌞🎉

This event is packed with ,

LiveMusic, and a splash of excitement with our DUNK TANK - because, as hot as it is, we're all about staying cool in the most hilarious way possible!

Feast on delights from Mallard’s BBQ, Gino’s Italian Ice, The Fix Coffee, and many more, with a beer and wine garden on-site courtesy of the Knights of Columbus! 🍔🍦🍺

🎶 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 🎵
- 11AM-1PM: Groove with the Michael Pierce Band
- 1-2:30PM: Be amazed by the Lake St Louis Ski Club Water Ski Show (Osage)
- 1-3PM: Jam out with Danny Button & The Groove Pilots
- 3-5PM: Rock on with Hundred Proof
- 5-7PM: Enjoy the tunes of Cedar Creek
- 7-9PM: End the night with Sugar Bush

Plus, don't miss our 7AM 5K Run & Walk for the Playground! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Note: There will be short breaks between bands for setup, but the music never stops! 🎸🎤

07/31/2024

07/31/2024

Beyond the Call of Duty: End of Watch, Ride to Remember traveling wall memorializes fallen officers, including former BCSD Cpl. David Jones ⭐️ Maples Ford hauls in prestigious award from Ford Motor Credit Company, commemorating 50 years 🏆 BomgaarsSupply welcomes guests, community to grand opening celebration of Warsaw store 🎉

All THAT, and MORE in THIS week's edition of the Benton County Enterprise!

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07/26/2024

🎙 Join BCE TV reporter Kim Fugate as she interviews Benton County Sheriff candidates Andrew Breshears and Sheriff Eric Knox.
Simply log onto www.citylinktv.com, select "Warsaw BCE TV" and then click on "Benton County Sheriff Debate" to watch!

07/25/2024

Mark your calendars for the 33rd Annual Benton County Rodeo 🤠 August 30th & 31st!

07/24/2024

Attendees recall shocking moments on 50th Anniversary of Ozark Music Festival 🎸 Campaign season is in full swing and Benton County Republican Women are taking advantage 🐘 Warsaw's Amelia Roberts represents hometown at Miss Agriculture USA pageant 👑 Many supporters speak in favor of ROCK ISLAND TRAIL project at most recent Cole Camp City Council meeting 🚴‍♂️ A domestic altercation leads to the stabbing of Warsaw man by spouse 🔪

All THAT, and MORE, in THIS week's edition of the Benton County Enterprise!

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07/21/2024

Well isn't this some news on a quiet Sunday 😳

07/19/2024

On July 18 at 10:41 PM, Benton County Central Dispatch was notified of a stabbing that had just occurred at 33035 KK Highway, a rural Warsaw address. Deputies arrived to find Douglas E. Roberts, 55, a resident of the address, sitting on his wife, Pamela E. Roberts, 55, also of the residence.

Douglas stated his wife Pamela stabbed him in the back two times with a large camping knife after he returned from walking by the lake with his dog. Douglas stated his wife was enraged about him being gone for so long.

Pamela was taken into custody without incident. She appeared to have no injuries and made several statements about being in disbelief that she had actually stabbed her husband. Both parties had been consuming alcohol.

Pamela was taken to the Benton County Jail and placed on a 24-hour hold pending charges and Douglas was life flighted to an area hospital due to the severity and location of his injuries.

07/18/2024

Smart Start is tomorrow, 7/18, at the Warsaw Community building from 3pm to 6pm. Here is a news article: https://www.warsawk12.org/article/1679217

They are encouraging timeslots below according to parent's last name:
A-G from 3 to 4 pm, H-M from 4 to 5 pm, N-Z from 5 to 6 pm.

07/17/2024

Through their RAISE Grant, The City of Warsaw, will make major improvements to transportation system 🚧 Warsaw's Rich Chiles takes over as Operations Project Manager at the Harry S. Truman Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers 🌊 Too close to home, Morgan County deputy makes arrest in Wilson murder case 👨‍✈️ Wanted fugitive could be hiding out in Stover area 😳

All THAT, and MORE, in THIS week's edition of the Benton County Enterprise!

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07/17/2024

On July 16, 2024 at 1:16 PM, Benton County Central Dispatch was notified of a disturbance at 34154 Highway 65, a rural Warsaw address. The owner of the property and his employee were returning after work to find a stranger trying to drive away in the employee’s truck. Luckily, there was a pipe fence obstructing the get away path and their incoming vehicle was blocking the driveway. The suspect, later identified as Lance Joseph Parker, 33 of Marble Falls, Arkansas abandoned the stolen truck and fled into the foliage beyond the residence. The property owner discovered Parker’s Dodge truck concealed inside his garage.
Benton County Deputies, MSHP, Missouri Department of Conservation agents and deputies from the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office cordoned off a two square-mile area using Peter’s Avenue, Highway 65 and 7 Highways as a boundary. Pettis County deployed their drone and K9 team in an attempt to locate Parker. The heat and humidity hampered their efforts to immediately apprehend Parker but did flush him out to the South where a caller stated a man matching our description was sculking in his mother’s yard near 7 Highway and Lickingteller Avenue. Deputies already in the area converged on the location and apprehended Parker.
Parker is believed to have burglarized a residence just to the South of our county in Hickory as well and may have charges pending there. Parker is being held on a twenty-four hour hold while we are requesting the charges of BURGLARY 2nd DEGREE which is a class D Felony and TAMPERING WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE which is also a class D Felony.
Thank you to all involved, especially the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office and its Sheriff, Brad Anders who is always ready to send his well-trained staff when needed. Several of our staff, including our K9 team, drone and pilot were out of town for weapons training.

07/17/2024

07/15/2024

Big Congrats to Lady Wildcat Skylon Boone on her commitment to continue her Academic/Athletic career at the next level.

William Woods University Men's and Women's Wrestling
Benton County Enterprise
Warsaw R-IX School District
Warsaw HS Athletic Booster Club

07/13/2024

Two adults and three children were seriously injured after a collision with a pickup truck south of Warsaw, Missouri.

07/11/2024

07/10/2024

Pabst takes the reigns at Benton County Health Department 🩺 Things start to heat up for the upcoming August primary 🗳 Wenberg makes a return to The City of Warsaw, as Chief of Police👨‍✈️

PLUS! We welcome our new subscribers from the Lincoln New Era and the Cole Camp Courier!

All THAT, and MORE, in THIS week's edition of the Benton County Enterprise!

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07/10/2024

Hey! We know him! 😳

The bat was extremely hot for Eierman last week 🔥

Jeremy Eierman's fantastic week helps him win Texas League Player of the Week for July 1-7!!

07/10/2024

07/10/2024

PRESS RELEASE: WARSAW CHIEF OF POLICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Warsaw Police Chief Announcement
DATE: July 9, 2024

The City of Warsaw is happy to announce Jason Wenberg has accepted the position of Warsaw Police Chief.
This decision was made after a rigorous hiring process which included interviews by Warsaw City Council and the Warsaw Police Commissioners.
Jason was a police officer for Warsaw PD from 2006 – 2012. In 2012 he was promoted to Corporal. He was a Corporal from 2012 – 2017 when was promoted to Sergeant. He then served as Police Chief from 2018 - 2020
We are confident that Chief Wenberg's experience and dedication to the profession of law enforcement will immensely benefit the Warsaw Police Department as well as the City of Warsaw as a whole.

07/07/2024

This girl right here, represented Cole Camp very well.
This was her first year in FCCLA, the first year for RED Talks on Education, and our first top 10 placement in several years!
Grace is brought home a Silver medal and this adviser could not be more proud of her!
Congrats, Grace!

07/04/2024

07/03/2024

You asked, we're listening. 😎 Here is a complete listing of area fireworks displays beyond our Chamber and City sponsored events for Benton County, MO! ❤️🤍💙

THANK YOU ALL for chiming in and providing us with the complete list. We hope you enjoy the July 4th celebrations with family and friends. 🇺🇸 Please share and spread the word. 😁 For more information on any of the events listed, please contact the business or City Office sponsoring. ✨Fireworks begin at sunset.✨