Warrensburg hangs on in 62-60 victory over S-C

Smith-Cotton's Dominique Bell (10 points) looks for a teammate from the perimeter in Thursday night's home contest against Warrensburg.

PhotoCredit: Photo by Bryan Everson | Democrat

Foul trouble and misses from the free-throw line left Smith-Cotton coming up just short in a 62-60 defeat to Warrensburg Thursday night in Sedalia.

Parkview Elementary kids greeted by high fiving heroes

Deputy Larry Parham with the Pettis County Sheriff's Office, with fellow deputies and police officers with the Sedalia Police Department greeted students at Parkview Elementary on

Marmee’s and Borgman’s celebrate grand opening, new start in Warrensburg

Marmee's and Borgman's Bistro and Dairy celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony presented by the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, Friday, Dec. 1, at 105 S. Holden St.

Photo by Zach Bott | Warrensburg Star-Journal

WARRENSBURG – On one side of South Holden Street, you find Warrensburg City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce. On the flip side, you find a store containing antiques, dresses, goat milk, and a bistro all in one.

Well-known pianist Dino to play free concert on Sunday

Dino Kartsonakis, a well-known pianist, will present a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at Cornerstone Baptist Church. The concert is a gift to the community from the Page family of Heckart Funeral Home.

Photo courtesy of Dino Kartsonakis

Sedalian's will be in for a special holiday treat with a free piano concert by well-known and award-winning musician Dino this Sunday.

PHOTOS: Daum Escape teaches critical thinking through art

Friday morning, students with Clarksburg C-2 School District reviewed artwork in the Goddard Gallery at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art. Fifth through eighth-grade students participated in the Daum Escape, which teaches critical thinking skills through art. The Daum's VTS or Visual Thinking Strategy program brings in students from Sedalia and surrounding communities. The program is made possible through the support of the Missouri Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Marriage Licenses for Dec. 9

Pettis County Recorder of Deeds Barbara Clevenger recently issued marriage licenses to:

Pettis County Fire Protection District now has five full-time firefighters; Austin Payne, Matt Gardner, Bill Twenter, Irvin Yoder, and Chief Mike Harding. Station Dalmatian Bella is seen Wednesday with the staff.

Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Pettis County Fire touts advantages of hiring full-time firefighters

Pettis County Fire Protection District Chief Mike Harding asked the Sedalia Democrat to meet their full-time firefighters Wednesday at 10 a.m. Unfortunately, there was a fire at a residence on Rattlesnake Hill Road in Smithton just after 9 a.m.

Growing old is not for sissies

I’ve heard that growing old is not for sissies. A doctor told me that – one of the doctors I have seen in the past 60 days. And darn if she isn’t right.

Merry Chiefsmas?

“In those days Roger Goodell issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire football world. (This was the first census that took place while Parson was governor of Missouri.) And everyone went to his own home turf to register …”

Club Notes for Dec. 9

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Meals on Wheels menu for Dec. 9

Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that delivers meals to seniors, the homebound and handicapped citizens of Sedalia. The food is prepared by Superior Vendall and is delivered by volunteers. Meals cost $4. For more information on receiving meals or becoming a volunteer, call 660-826-5039.

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S-C, Sacred Heart compete at Sedalia Duals

Pictured here in the 500 freestyle race in which she took down the school record last January, Smith-Cotton's Camden Youngblood took second place Tuesday in the 100 backstroke as part of the Sedalia Duals meet at the Heckart Community Center.

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Smith-Cotton girls swimming may not have the robust roster associated with traditional success, but Tuesday’s Sedalia Duals meet at the Heckart Community Center showed that the student-athletes it does have are capable of making waves.

Central Missouri redshirt senior Olivia Olson sets the ball against Concordia - St. Paul on Friday, Dec. 1, at the Gangelhoff Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Area Roundup: Jennies VB loses in regional semifinal

Sitting one game below .500 two weeks into the season, Central Missouri volleyball had a heart-to-heart moment.

Tipton topples California, bigger foes to win tournament

Three games and as many wins by Tipton girls basketball at last week’s namesake tournament served as …
Farewells to Espinoza, Zusi among Sporting KC roster moves

Two Sporting Kansas City icons, Roger Espinoza and Graham Zusi, were among those who had their contract …
Saints’ Grupe dealing with injury as Lions invade the Superdome

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Roadrunners suffer eighth loss in last nine

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Christmas Tree Hill farm closes its barn's doors

The Christmas Tree Hill farm, 668 NW 250 Road in Centerview, will be open during daylight hours Dec. 2-10 or until the trees are gone. This is the last year for the family-owned business after more than 40 years.

Photo by Annelia Nixon | Warrensburg Star-Journal

CENTERVIEW – After 42 years, Christmas Tree Hill farm hosted its last barn event on Nov. 26.

Kyle Bean, owner of Gene's Boots & Hats, moved the store to its new location Wednesday night, Dec. 6. He noted the store will open for business at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at its new location, 3114 W. Broadway Blvd.

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Gene's Boots & Hats moves to larger space

A Sedalia staple for western and practical work wear moved its shop Wednesday evening, Dec. 6 to a larger space with plans to open for business at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7.

Monday morning, Dec. 4, crews with Clark Contractors of Little Rock began the demolition of the former Golden Corral, 2004 W. Broadway Blvd. It is unknown what will be built on the site.

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Golden Corral building comes down

It came as a surprise Monday morning, Dec. 4 when Sedalians saw the former Golden Corral building was being torn down by heavy equipment.

Star-Journal newsroom welcomes new employees

The Warrensburg Star-Journal has welcomed three new employees in the newsroom.

Bothwell Regional Health Center RN Linda Lower is the latest recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Lower was nominated by Carla Jackson for providing care and compassion to her mother, Nedra Zimmerschied. From left, Jackson’s father, Carl Zimmerschied, Carla Jackson and Linda Lower.

Lower receives DAISY Award

Bothwell Regional Health Center recently presented its latest DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses to Linda Lower.

Sarah Rea, left, helps customers Monday morning, Dec. 4 at Lolly's Candy Shop in downtown Sedalia. Rea said she will close the storefront on Dec. 30 and downsize the business to the third floor of Nostalgia Vintage Apparel and Marketplace, 515 S. Ohio Ave.

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Lolly's downsizes, will close storefront

Downtown Sedalia will lose a little sweetness when Lolly's Candy Shop closes its storefront at the end of the month. But don't despair; although the shop is downsizing, it will remain downtown, located on the third floor of Nostalgia Vintage Apparel and Marketplace.

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A thousand words and more

While I had no clue who said it, I had heard the famous phrase “A picture is worth a thousand words” about a thousand times during my lifetime. So, I went online to find out who it was.

Learning to pair wine with Christmas dinners and parties

Many of you know me from our former wine shop, Wine and More, which we had at two locations, downtown and South Limit Avenue in Sedalia. I began my second career in wine in 1994 when I accepted a job based in Austria and traveled routinely around the world. You might say from the ground up.