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Festival of Wreaths marks start of holiday season

By Courtney Hudson

The bidding war has begun.The eighth annual Festival of Wreaths begins today and features an average of 40 wreaths, stockings, miniature Christmas trees and garlands. The Festival of Wreaths is a silent auction that raises funds to support the Katy... Full story

Little ones dress up in their Halloween finest to take over downtown

Courtney Hudson

Paige Beason had on her ruby red slippers, a blue- and white-checked dress and her hair was in braided pig tails. “I dressed up as Dorothy,” Paige said. Paige, 5, was one of the hundreds of children who participated in the... Full story

Who knows what supernatural entities lurk in Sedalia, surrounding areas?

Courtney Hudson

Doors opening and closing by themselves, strange voices in the night and unexplainable shadows haunt Sedalia and surrounding areas. Some believe that ghosts are real while others carry on the story for a fun scare. Britt Faaborg, of Sedalia, is a... Full story

Recess goes old school at Horace Mann

Tonya Fennell

Recess has gone traditional at Horace Mann Elementary School. Old-school group games like Red Rover and Run Rabbits Run are being played by the students because the playground located behind the school is bare. Principal Bill Betteridge made the... Full story

Farmers market prepares to close after inaugural run, vows to return

Sarah Nail

It started with strawberries and will end with pumpkins. The inaugural season of the Sedalia Area Farmers Market is coming to a close Saturday with vendors dressed in costumes, five-star caramel popcorn giveaways for children from Larm’s... Full story

City clean up in full swing

Sarah Nail

The time has come for Sedalia residents to unload their junk. City crews are making the rounds as part of the annual fall clean-up week. “It’s an opportunity for the citizens to get rid of some stuff we don’t normally pick... Full story

Meth remains a pervasive problem for law enforcement and recovering users

Matthew Steingraber

Despite the efforts of law enforcement agencies, support groups and educational organizations, the production and use of methamphetamine remains a pervasive problem in Pettis County. In 2008, authorities seized 27 meth labs and dumpsites in Pettis... Full story

City, residents clash over home upkeep codes

By Sarah Nail

Several homeowners cited for property maintenance code violations say fixing their property is not a matter of will, but of way.They also believe the city could improve its approach to property maintenance violations.Historically, upkeep of homes... Full story

Plenty of ways to scare up fun in Sedalia

HALLOWEEN PREVIEW

By Courtney Hudson

Events begin this weekend for families looking for a safe way to spend Halloween with their young ghosts and goblins.Saturday, the Noonday Optimist Club of Sedalia is hosting a hay ride through the Missouri State Fairgrounds filled with surprises... Full story

Students seek inspiration for Kaysinger art contest

Tonya Fennell

The colorful fall leaves created a spectacular background for dozens of area high school students participating in the annual Kaysinger Conference High School Art Contest on Wednesday morning. The students, from eight area schools, gathered at the... Full story

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