Benton NewsLocal news for Benton, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Story: Out of the past- June 28, 2008 Cape Girardeau lawyer Stephen N. Limbaugh sailed through a confirmation hearing yesterday on his nomination to become a federal judge; he received accolades from Republican senators John C. Danforth of Missouri ...http://www.topix.net/city/benton-mo/2008/06/story-out-of-the-past-4?fromrss=1 At the top: Meet four local valedictorians- June 27, 2008 Delta valedictorian Rebecca Cox Order this photo Rebecca Cox School: Delta High School Hometown: Delta, Mo.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-mo/2008/06/at-the-top-meet-four-local-valedictorians?from... Story: Out of the past- June 26, 2008 Three people were killed and another was seriously burned in a plane crash on a farm near Benton yesterday evening; the pilot of the single-engine plane, Billy W. Ferrell, 47, of Benton, and passengers James W. ...http://www.topix.net/city/benton-mo/2008/06/story-out-of-the-past-3?fromrss=1 Crayola 3D Chalk: Does it Work- June 25, 2008 School's been out about a month now for many kids in the Heartland, but as parents, are you already hearing the phrase, "I'm bored," If so, perhaps it's time to try Crayola's new 3D Chalk.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-mo/2008/06/crayola-3d-chalk-does-it-work?fromrss=1 Diebold Orchards to auction off property Aug. 20; store near Benton will remain open- June 24, 2008 The Diebold family plans to auction off its 700-acre orchard on Aug. 20. David Diebold, co-owner of the business off U.S. 61 in Kelso, cited family issues for the closing of the orchard.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-mo/2008/06/diebold-orchards-to-auction-off-property-aug-2... Puppeteer entertains children at libraries- June 23, 2008 Puppeteer Ollie DePriest performed with the marionette Mademoiselle Evie on a trapeze as he wrapped up his performance for the children Tuesday at Riverside Regional Library in Jackson.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-mo/2008/06/puppeteer-entertains-children-at-libraries?fro... Boy Scouts work to preserve tradition, cabin in Benton, Mo.- June 22, 2008 People always have to give back. That's what keeps an organization going. That's something Jim Arteme, a former Scout Master of Troop 25 in Benton, said he taught children in Boy Scouts years ago.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-mo/2008/06/boy-scouts-work-to-preserve-tradition-cabin-in... Story: Out of the past- June 21, 2008 Cheryl A. Williams is the new principal of Cape Christian School, 1855 Perryville Road; she is a native of Medina, Ohio, and a graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield, Mo.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-mo/2008/06/story-out-of-the-past-2?fromrss=1 Benton, Mo., soldier returns home from Iraq- June 20, 2008 More than 50 friends and family lined the sidewalk outside the Scott County Courthouse in Benton on Thursday afternoon to welcome home Spc.http://www.topix.net/city/benton-mo/2008/06/benton-mo-soldier-returns-home-from-iraq?fromr... |