Local leaders, pastors gather for National Day of Prayer

Kim Lyne and a group of Pettis County employees join others for the National Day of Prayer observance Thursday, May 2 at the Pettis County Courthouse.

Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

At noon Thursday, May 2, a small crowd gathered on the Pettis County Courthouse steps for the National Day of Prayer.

Healthy Habits celebrates 20 years of business

Cindy Holem, owner of Healthy Habits of Sedalia, stands in the store on Thursday, May 2. Healthy Habits, 1500 S. Limit Ave. in State Fair Shopping Center, will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 4.

Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Healthy Habits will celebrate its 20th year of business on Saturday, May 4 with an open house featuring samples, gift bags, healthy drinks, and health vendors.

Blackwater to celebrate festival and history preservation

Blackwater carpenter Luke Cornine stands on the 19th-century replica of the Pratt Truss Bridge he is working on. During Blackwater's May Fest, the completed bridge will be unveiled at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11.

Photo courtesy of the Blackwater Preservation Society

Members of the Blackwater Preservation Society, which began 30 years ago with founder Bobby Danner, are working to preserve the history of the small town of less than 200.

Sedalia Chorale to present spring concert

The Sedalia Chorale will perform its spring concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Heckart Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature music from the '60s, '70s and '80s.

Photo courtesy of the Sedalia Chorale

The Sedalia Chorale will perform its spring concert on Saturday, May 4, at the Heckart Performing Arts Center.

Otterville baseball enjoying best season in 15 years

Otterville sophomore Gabe Berry pitches the ball during the game against Sacred Heart Wednesday, May 1.

Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

The Otterville baseball team is in the midst of its first double-digit win season in at least 15 years.

Community Calendar for May 5 through May 11

To have your event or meeting listed, send details to hollyb@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-826-1000.

Boonslick Regional Library outreach schedule for May 6-10

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Boonslick Regional Library popular books for May 3

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This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.

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Meals on Wheels menu for May 6-10

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 First Christian Church. Meals cost $4. For more information on receiving meals or becoming a volunteer, call 660-826-5039.

Sedalia Public Library new books for May 3

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Bikers Against Predators live-streams Georgetown sting and arrest

Just after 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders was in his office and noticed alerts on his phone that someone was tagging him on Facebook.

Police Reports May 2

This list is a sampling of crime in Sedalia and the surrounding area. Information is taken from official police reports, which do not necessarily contain statements from all parties involved in each case.

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SFCC opens greenhouse for annual plant sale

Green Ridge students place in National History Day contest

Pettis County approves purchase of former Sedalia Democrat building

B&B Battery celebrates one year of business

Martin Warren Elementary to celebrate 100 years with assembly, open house

City of Warrensburg and UCM partner to provide Naloxone on campus

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Smith-Cotton strings 12 unanswered runs to curb Warrensburg

Smith-Cotton sophomore Jayden Archibeque reaches out to high-five head coach Kyle Zimmerman after driving in three runs against Warrensburg on Tuesday, April 30, at Liberty Park Stadium.

Photo by Joe Andrews | Star-Journal

Smith-Cotton baseball head coach Kyle Zimmerman has not had to worry much about whether or not his team will respond from an early deficit this season.

PHOTO GALLERY: Tipton wins Kaysinger Conference title

Here are more photos from all the Kaysinger Conference Baseball Tournament action Tuesday night.

Tipton wins Kaysinger Conference baseball championship

The Tipton baseball team’s eight seniors have been on the cusp of a Kaysinger Conference title their …
Lady Roadrunners' path to regional title set

The road to a Region 16 championship is now set for the State Fair Community College softball team.
Gremlins golf places first at quad meet

The Sacred Heart boys golf team took first place at a nine-hole quad meet Monday, April 29, at Sedalia …

Roadrunners baseball riding roller coaster season into playoffs

The State Fair Community College baseball team has been on quite the roller coaster ride this …
Lady Roadrunners sweep sub-regional games, advance to final four

The State Fair Community College softball team won their sub-regional games Saturday to advance to …
Former Central Missouri, Kansas OL Puni drafted by 49ers

Former Central Missouri and Kansas offensive lineman Dominick Puni was selected by the San …

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SFCC students receive national scholarship

State Fair Community College took part in the NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing on April 17. This national event sponsored by the National Coalition of Certification Centers mirrors the NCAA’s National Signing Day for athletes who commit to play sports in college. It is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field and to celebrate the dignity of work.

Windsor HS wins Distracted Driving Pledge contest

Six Missouri high schools were recognized during an April 16 ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol for winning top spots and $15,500 in donations during the AAA Buckle Up Phone Down High School Showdown 2023.

UCM earns 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education distinction

The University of Central Missouri was honored with the 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.

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Spectrum begins broadband network expansion in Pettis County

Spectrum recently announced that construction is underway on several fiber-optic network expansion projects that will bring gigabit broadband and other Spectrum services to more than 400 homes and small businesses in Pettis County.

Becky Solomon, of Willard, dances around the skating rink during a recent adult skate night at the Wheel-Thing Skate Center in Sedalia.

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Skaters from all over gather at Wheel-Thing Skate Center

As Becky Solomon made the four- to five-hour journey from her home in Willard to the Wheel-Thing Skate Center in Sedalia in what has become a Tuesday night tradition, she looked forward to meeting her long-time skater friends Grace and Kenny Williams, of Elkland, for their weekly pre-skate dinner in Buffalo.

Heidi and Tim Aulgur, owners of Aulgur Livestock, display their free-range eggs at the Sedalia Area Farmers' Market on May 23, 2023. The market will open for the 2024 season on Friday, May 3 at the Nucor Pavilion on the Missouri State Fairgrounds.

File photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Sedalia Area Farmers' Market to open for the season this week

Fresh produce, baked goods, sustainably raised meat, fresh-cut flowers, and handmade artisanal products will be available this week as the Sedalia Area Farmers’ Market opens for the season on Friday, May 3.

David Aery is the owner of Hook Solutions, 23964 U.S. Highway 65 in Warsaw. Arey has been manufacturing lures on the property since 1987 and sells the across the country, but mostly on the east coast.

Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Hook Solutions lures new customers and employees

WARSAW – A few miles south of Lincoln, across from the bowling alley in a nondescript white building, a team of workers manufactures 40,000 fishing lures a week.

New sports editor joins Democrat staff

The Sedalia Democrat has welcomed a new sports editor in the newsroom.

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Angel Hughes has been working at Steak 'n Shake for six months and said the job has given her better skills in communication, problem solving and customer interaction. A paycheck and new friends come with the job as well.

Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Seeking a summer job? Employers offer sound advice

As schools prepare to let students out for summer vacation, many are preparing to look for jobs.

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Recognizing some old stuff

The other day, I was on Facebook, and someone had posted a picture of an item they described as an antique with the caption “Do you know what this is?” They have these quite often, and I can usually name the item, which I do not think of as an antique.