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Stover Motorcyclist Injured in Benton County
A Stover man was injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred Tuesday evening in Benton County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that an eastbound 2003 Honda VTX, driven by 45-year-old Richard W. Lee of Stover, was on Route WW, west of Brushy Chapel Avenue around 7:20 p.m., when Lee said he struck an animal in the roadway and the bike overturned, ejecting the rider.
Two Fatal Drowning Incidents in the Area
2 fatal drownings took place in the area last week according to Missouri Highway Patrol. The first was in Benton county on wednesday, June 26th, at 7:29 pm. Skyler Lewis,31, of Gravois Mills. Lewis waded in to Truman Lake to retrieve a snagged net and drowned. The second incident occured on Friday, June 28th in . Missouri Highway Patrol along with the Henry County Sheriff’s and First responders were called to the Calhoun area after an accident occured when Brent L Carroll, 20, of Warrensburg, had a rollover accident involving the lawnmower that he was operating. Carroll, who was mowing an embankment of a pond on the property when the mower lost traction and rolled over with Carroll. The mower came to rest in the pond on top of the worker. He was pinned under the equipment. First responders arrived and freed him and started CPR but Mr Carroll was not responsive.
Pennsylvania woman seriously injured in crash south of Warsaw
A Pennsylvania woman suffers serious injuries when she wrecks her car in Benton County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Laurrel Healey, 24, of Butler, Pennsylvania, was driving on Highway 65 about five miles southeast of Warsaw Tuesday morning just before 5 a.m. when the accident occurred. The patrol says Healey ran off the right side of the road and struck a culvert.
Crash Reports for July 2
Warrensburg man drowns in Henry County mowing mishap. Brent L. Carroll, 20, was killed at 2:40 p.m. Friday in Henry County accident. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Carroll was driving a Bad Boy lawn mower near NE 595 Private Road in performance of work duties and was operating at the highest point of an embankment when the vehicle lost traction and slid sideways down the embankment towards the pond. The vehicle's wheel dug into the ground at the edge of the bank causing the vehicle to overturn onto its top.
Benton County Sheriff's Report
Joseph Martin Thornton of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 6-17-24 on a Benton County warrant for Trespass-1st Degree. Bond is set at $400.00 cash or surety. Subject posted bond and was released with a court date. Andrew Ivan Woods of Edwards, MO was arrested on 6-17-24 on a Benton County...
Meet The People Of Benton County - Cheyanne Beard
THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN WARSAW IS: The lake and the scenery!. OCCUPATION: 2nd grade teacher at Lincoln R-II and Pool Manager at Warsaw City Pool. FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY: Christmas days; I always got to see all of my family. THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE WAS WHEN: I...
Accident Report
A Warsaw teenager was injured in a one vehicle accident on Poorboy Road east of Pompano Lane in Benton County on June 20 at 7:10 PM. The crash occurred as a 2007 Nissan Altima driven by Grace E. Drake. 18, of Warsaw, travelled off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch.
Early Morning Weights Are A Long Time Practice For Local Schools
All Benton County high schools; Lincoln, Cole Camp and Warsaw athletic teams lift weights early in the morning during summer months. Randy Morrow is credited with rejuvenating the weightlifting program at Warsaw and the success of their football program encouraged other schools to follow suit. Years ago, the thought was...
Shriners Support Salvation Army With Big Monetary Donation
WARSAW SHRINE CLUB donated $6,000.00 to the Benton County Salvation Army to aid in their summer meals for Benton County kids project. Lauren Watnik, Cheryl Elliott, Kathy Sullins and Terri Watson all represented the local Salvation Army and accepted the check on it's behalf. Warsaw Shrine Club members John Mackey, Bill Yardley and Steve Elliott made the presentation from the club. Unavailable for the picture were Victoria McColm and Lisa Umstattd.
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