Briefs

Rain alters park board's football field seeding plans

Wet weather in October caused the Sedalia Park Department to miss the seeding date and altered fall plans for Sedalia’s youth football fields. During the excavation of the fields last month, consistent rainfall delayed the work by more than... Full story

Two new HP officers assigned to Troop A

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol has assigned two new public information and education officers to Troop A. Sgt. Collin M. Stosberg, of Raymore, and Corp. William Lowe, of St. Joseph, were appointed to Troop A. Stosberg earned a Bachelor of... Full story

Country Gold Tour ticket exchange deadline drawing closer

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The deadline for a ticket exchange for ticket holders who attended the Country Gold Tour concert during this year’s fair is drawing closer. The concert, held Aug. 19 at the fairgrounds, ended early due to heavy rain before six performers... Full story

Fire department reminds residents burning leaves in city illegal

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In response to calls about burning leaves in town, the Sedalia Fire Department wants to remind residents that open burning is illegal inside the city limits. According to a news release from the fire department, permits may be obtained to burn... Full story

Saline County man killed after tree falls on him

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A Saline County man was killed Monday when a tree he was cutting snapped and fell on him. William Bellamy, 76, was pronounced dead Monday afternoon by Sweet Springs emergency personnel. A family member found Bellamy, who was unresponsive and not... Full story

ATV driver hospitalized after hitting propane tank

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A Knob Noster man struck a propane tank while driving an all-terrain vehicle Monday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. Christopher J. Jordan, 22, was transported to Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence at about 5:15 p.m. for the... Full story

Five arrested in meth lab bust

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Henry County sheriff’s deputies arrested five people on drug possession and manufacturing charges after a warrant service led authorities to a methamphetamine lab southeast of Clinton. At about 4 p.m. Monday, deputies Eric Strouse and Kelvin... Full story

Blood drive set for Tuesday

Community Blood Center will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at First Christian Church, 200 S. Limit Ave. All registered donors will receive a Community Star Club T-shirt. Sedalia is a member of the club because more than 400 units of... Full story

Northwest School to host turkey supper

Northwest School will host its annual PTO turkey supper from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the high school in Hughesville. Tickets at the door cost $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for children. A turkey dinner with all the fixings and dessert will be served.... Full story

TPA to meet Tuesday

The Travelers Protective Association will host its annual fall dinner meeting tonight at American Legion Post 642, 2016 W. Main St. The board meeting will begin at 5 p.m., social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m.Items from local merchants to be... Full story

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