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Slow cookers can make almost any kind of meal

Faith Bemiss

Food made in a slow cooker, when the snow is blowing and the wind chill is minus-20, brings warm comfort to the kitchen and smiles to faces of contented, homebound family members. Simplicity is the rule. Recipes are easily found online and many... Full story

Missouri has its share of odd-sounding town names

Courtney Hudson and Tonya Fennell

Missouri is home to many towns, cities and villages with odd or interesting names. Places such as Not, Only and Enough are commonly used words, while others such as Frogtown, Goodnight and Conception are more Peculiar — the name of another... Full story

Readers' top 10 stories of 2009

Democrat staff

The Sedalia Democrat asked readers what their choices would be for the top 10 stories of 2009. Readers were asked to fill out a ballot and here are the final results of the voting:1. Jobless rate at a 15-year high in Pettis County2. Mayor Bob Wasson... Full story

The Democrat's top 10 stories of 2009

The news that defined the year, as selected by Democrat staff members

Democrat staff

1. Cole Camp killingsOn June 9, the bodies of Donald R. Luetjen, 64, Sharon Luetjen, 61, and their granddaughter, Taron D. Luetjen, 15, were found at their home on West Elm Street in Cole Camp. The Luetjens each died of a single gunshot wound. On... Full story

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Sedalia’s Brent Woodside makes his living as a fantasy illustrator

Sarah Nail

Brent Woodside lives a life of fantasy. He spends his days drawing fairies to storm troopers and traveling to comic book and science fiction conventions throughout the world. Woodside, of Sedalia, makes his living as a fantasy illustrator. His... Full story

It’s a white Christmas every day at Luerena See’s house

Tonya Fennell

It’s a white Christmas every day at Luerena M. See’s house. Instead of a traditional Christmas tree, See has decorated an antique table with several frosted glass figurines for the past five years. See calls the display her... Full story

Smith-Cotton's Class of 1939 reflects on changes they’ve seen

Latisha Koetting

Downtown Sedalia was the place to be on Saturday night in 1939. Big band music was in, movies were the rage and candy and ice cream were a special treat. Nine classmates, along with friends and spouses, reminisced about their school days at a... Full story

McLaughlin family's history runs deep in Sedalia

By Sarah Nail and Matthew Steingraber

The McLaughlin family is remembered for their good business practices, great kindness and civic pride. A chapter of history that has spanned nearly 130 years is about to come to a close. Mary McLaughlin announced earlier this week her... Full story

These four-legged farm hands will work until they drop for kibbles

Sarah Nail

The farm hands on Larry and Janice Moore’s farm walk on all fours. They don’t need insurance, an hourly wage, unemployment or even Christmas presents. These farm hands will work till they drop for kibble and the love of their masters.... Full story

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