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Weak twister briefly visits Pettis County, second one a possibility
Top StoryAt least one and potentially two weak tornadoes were on the ground briefly Monday evening in Pettis County — part of a multi-state storm system that also spurred a deadly tornado in Moore, Okla.
Posted on May 20, 2013
Steak ‘n’ Shake coming to Sedalia
Steakburgers and milkshakes are coming to the west side of town when Steak’n Shake opens in October.
Posted on May 14, 2013
Meth seizure called biggest in Sedalia
Top StoryAfter a yearlong investigation, Sedalia Police Department officers arrested a Sedalia man after finding a pound of meth in his home.
Posted on May 9, 2013
By earning scholarships, S-C’s Class of ’13 has begun the fight for employment in tough economy
Top StoryValedictorian Zach Wolf solved a Rubik’s cube on stage Saturday at the Smith-Cotton High School Class of 2013 graduation ceremony. It was a metaphor for the complex puzzles students have to solve en route to getting that diploma.
Posted on May 18, 2013
Tuscany Garden Italian Restaurant gets new name when it welcomes new owner
Top StoryBenny Morina, of Tuscany Garden, is saying goodbye and turning the restaurant’s reigns over to new owner, Robert “Skip” Blackburn, of Osage Beach on June 1.
Soldier dies in Afghanistan
Sergeant 1st Class Trenton L. Rhea, 33, of Kansas City, died May 15 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was a member of the 603rd Military Police Company in Belton and deployed under Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sacred Heart Class of 2013 boasts ‘hard workers and overachievers’
Top StorySacred Heart High School Valedictorian Miranda Meyer encouraged her fellow graduates to “go on adventures, explore, have fun, make new memories and meet new people” during remarks at the school’s 2013 commencement ceremony on Sunday.
Posted on May 19, 2013
Sedalia man sentenced in child sex case
A Sedalia man was sentenced in Division 6 Circuit Court on Wednesday to 15 years in prison for child molestation.
Big Ass Rock Festival hopes to get noticed
Top StoryCrystal Butler, a Benton County native who has promoted music festivals in Kansas City and Oklahoma, is putting on her biggest festival yet right in her own backyard. Or close to it, at least.
Posted on May 13, 2013
Women hurt in Benton County crash
Two women were injured in a vehicle accident at 11:50 a.m. Friday in Benton County.
Seniors roll out electric motorcycle
Top StoryTheir high school careers may be over, but a trio of Smith-Cotton Class of 2013 members will continue to work this summer on a project guaranteed to take them places.
Teen sentenced on sodomy charges
A Sedalia teenager was sentenced in Division Six Circuit Court on Monday to serve two 15-year sentences on sodomy charges.
2 from Green Ridge killed in Johnson accident
Two Green Ridge residents were killed in a two-vehicle hit-and-run accident at 12:28 a.m. Sunday in Johnson County.
Past, present meet at Whittier graduation ceremony
Top StoryReflecting on the past and looking forward to the future were the themes at the Whittier High School graduation ceremony, held Friday at Smith-Cotton Junior High School.
Posted on May 17, 2013
Man takes a long walk in his wife’s memory
Top StoryDave Brown is a man on a mission — 14 miles a day.
Posted on May 21, 2013
May 18-19 Sedline
“I thought it was against the law to throw your grass clippings in the streets. Take a trip down 16th Street by the fairgrounds and the sidewalks are covered in grass and it is four or five feet into the street. It really looks bad. “
4 injured in 2-vehicle Morgan County crash
Four people were injured in a two-vehicle crash at 11:55 a.m. Saturday in Morgan County.
May 18-19 Police Reports
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. The information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
Festival hopes to carve out rock 'n' roll haven south of Cole Camp
Top StoryCOLE CAMP — Folks came from all over the country, and from all walks of life, to the Missouri Big Ass Rock Festival with a common wish: That the event lives up to its ambitious name and becomes a must-see annual event.
Posted on May 17, 2013
School district honors employees
Teachers, administrators and support staff were honored Monday at the Sedalia Community Educators’ Association’s annual banquet.
Posted on May 20, 2013
Barton named S-C Jr. High assistant principal
The Sedalia School District 200 Board of Education announced the hiring of Kendra Barton as assistant principal at Smith-Cotton Junior High School.
May 20 Police Reports
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. The information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
Anna Lee Bail shocked, honored after receiving award
Top StorySedalia resident Anna Lee Bail was shocked when she looked in her mailbox in March and found a letter from Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder, telling her state Rep. Stanley Cox had nominated her for the Senior Service Award.
Posted on May 16, 2013
Therapy dog Legacy is a hit with La Monte Elementary students
Top StoryLA MONTE — It’s a tough life being a dog.
Posted on May 17, 2013
May 17 Police Reports
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. The information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
Prep baseball: District champion Mustangs swinging hot bats in postseason
Top StoryHUGHESVILLE — The hits have kept on coming for the Northwest Mustangs lately.
Prep baseball: Langston, Gremlins get outdueled by West Platte in sectional
Top StoryIn a pitcher’s duel between Sacred Heart’s Nik Langston and West Platte’s Logan Moose, Moose got the upper hand and West Platte got the 1-0 win in the sectional on Wednesday at Liberty Park Stadium.
Council to discuss definitions of bars, restaurants for possible smoke ban
The legal definition of what classifies a bar and restaurant will be discussed by the Sedalia City Council Monday at its regular meeting.
Winchester Meadows readies for new facility
Winchester Meadows Retirement Community will soon break ground on a new building that will bring 28 apartments for those needing assisted living facilities.
Posted on May 21, 2013
Five involved in Cooper County accident
Five people were involved in a vehicle accident at 1:37 p.m. Monday in Cooper County.
Prep track and field: Brockman, Logan top performers at state
Windsor’s Tyler Brockman and Cole Camp’s Kaleena Logan were the top performers from the Democrat’s coverage area this weekend in the Class 2 state track and field championships at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.
A wreath for Whiteman
Twenty-five years ago, the trio of Eva Myers, John Rucker and James Callis worked with the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee and attended the first memorial ceremony held to honor 2nd Lt. George A.Whiteman, who died in combat Dec. 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor.
Posted on May 19, 2013
Prep baseball: Playoffs games postponed
All three high school baseball playoff games involving local teams were postponed Monday.
May 23 Police Reports
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. The information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
Hooker: Who is really blowing smoke?
I’m probably going to wind up like King Lear roaring into the wind, but I’ve just got to speak my piece about secondhand smoke. After three decades of being constantly bombarded with propaganda detailing how horrible secondhand smoke is, it may be hard to look at another side. But look I …
Posted on May 17, 2013
Senior Legion baseball: Travelers boast depth, skill
Pitching depth and a veteran line-up provide hope for the Sedalia Post 642 senior Legion baseball team.
Prep baseball: Bluebirds don’t capitalize in 4-3 loss in Class 2 sectional
COLE CAMP — Archie scored a run in the fifth and another in the sixth to beat Cole Camp 4-3 in a Class 2 baseball sectional Tuesday, ending the Bluebirds’ season at 15-8.
Satnan: The time for indoor smoking ban has come
Despite the clanging of the critics, it is way past time for Sedalia to have an across-the-board indoor smoking ban. And when you look at those critics’ arguments, when you peel away all the puffery about individual rights and government intrusion and communism/socialism/fillintheblankism…
Rich: Changes coming to our columnist lineup
I’ve had the opportunity over the last few weeks to have some honest and profitable conversations with readers and community members regarding the future of the Democrat.
Posted on May 19, 2013
Amigos de Cristo Lutheran Church Duck Race
Hundreds of rubber ducks in the Amigos de Cristo Lutheran Church Duck Race are herded Saturday by volunteers equipped with paddles, from bottom, Jose Alicea, Dalton Shepard, Bryce Chalfant and Adrian Sotella, The boys are directing the ducks to an area shaped by floating noodles to resemb…
Posted on May 18, 2013
May 21 Police Reports
This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. The information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.
Original artist gives Joplin mural a facelift
Top StoryStan Herd raised the scissor lift he was working from on Thursday and dabbed paint onto his brush, then took a step back and examined his work before leaning in and adding a few brush strokes of contour to Scott Joplin’s suit jacket.
Posted on May 17, 2013
Prep track and field: S-C qualifies for state in three events
The Smith-Cotton boys track and field team qualified for state in three events Saturday in the Class 4, Sectional 3 meet at Ozark.
Sedalia School District Foundation brings smiles when handing out mini-grants
Top StoryDeidre Esquivel, Amanda Blackburn and Betty Albrecht could barely contain their excitement Wednesday morning.
Posted on May 22, 2013
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