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Effective on Aug. 1, Memorial Park Cemetery and Highland Sacred Gardens have been acquired by Page-Dady Enterprises LLC. Memorial Park Cemetery is at 3306 Greenridge Road and Highland … more

By Skye Melcher, skyem@sedaliademocrat.com | 8/8/22

LaQuisha Sapp is the Owner and Operator of a new Knob Noster-based landscaping business, Xpress Yourself Landscaping.

Sapp brings new business to hometown

KNOB NOSTER — Knob Noster has a new landscaping business, Xpress Yourself Landscaping. LaQuisha Sapp, owner and operator of Xpress Yourself Landscaping, was born and raised in Knob … more

By Meliyah Venerable, meliyahv@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 8/6/22

Customers pack Mighty Melt Sandwich and Spud Shop during its reopening on Tuesday, Aug. 2. The Sedalia shop originally closed in January after 37 years of operation. According to Might Melt’s new owner Jeffrey Whitford, the community response was so great that at 2:30 p.m., the shop was still working hard to complete back orders.

Mighty Melt reopens doors after seven months

On Jan. 13, Mighty Melt Sandwich and Spud Shop, a local favorite, officially announced it was closing its doors after 37 years of operation in what was assumed to be a permanent decision. The choice … more

By Abram Tabor, news@sedaliademocrat.com | 8/5/22

Real estate transactions Aug. 2

July 18 Chaz D. Moore to Kayla Blakely, Houstonia Longan, block 17, lot 5 and 6. Ronald Morrison to Nathanael Bailey, Monsees Lake Estates, lot 17. Harold T. Hill to Cody L. Bergman, … more

8/2/22

Stacey and Jon Howerton stand with their newly grown sunflowers. The Howertons are the owners of Hazel Hill Farm in Centerview.

Hazel Hill Farm opens sunflower field for the perfect summer photos

CENTERVIEW — Most of Missouri has been dreading the hot and sunny days, but Stacey and Jon Howerton of Hazel Hill Farm are thankful. The constant sunlight has helped their new sunflower farm … more

By Meliyah Venerable, meliyahv@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/30/22

Willie Taylor, owner and barber of All-Starz Barbershop, cuts the hair of a patron at the Knob Noster location.

All-Starz prepares for sixth annual Fresh 4 Success event

JOHNSON COUNTY — Though All-Starz Barbershop is gearing up for its sixth annual Fresh 4 Success back-to-school event, community outreach has been a priority for event organizer Willie Taylor … more

By Sara Lawson, saral@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/30/22

On Thursday, Maxion Wheels announced a major expansion of its Sedalia plant, 3610 W. Main St. Military wheels, electric wheels and towable vehicle wheels will soon be manufactured.

Maxion Wheels announces major expansion

Thursday, Maxion Wheels announced it is recruiting more than 60 new team members for its Sedalia steel wheels operation. “The Maxion Wheels Sedalia plant is very excited to add … more

By Chris Howell, chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/30/22

The ribbon was cut Wednesday to open Bothwell Regional Health Center’s two new clinics, Bothwell Internal Medicine Specialists and Bothwell Pulmonary Specialists. Among those in attendance were, from left, Katie Shannon, Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce president; Dr. Gabriel Anders, Bothwell Pulmonary Specialists; Shawna Sapaugh, DNP, FNP-C, Bothwell Internal Medicine Specialists; Dr. Daniel Woolery, Bothwell Pulmonary Specialists; and Dr. William Woolery, Bothwell Internal Medicine Specialists.

Photo: Bothwell opens two clinics on South Ingram Avenue

By Chris Howell, chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/29/22

From left, Dylan Wickham, William Doak, and Adam Bell of Dogwood Outdoors pose in front of a hunting rifle case at Dogwood Outdoors. The sons of Doug Wickham and Billy Doak are following in their father’s footsteps as they continue the family business.

Dogwood Outdoors provides among sporting goods scarcity

WARRENSBURG – Dogwood Outdoors LLC is officially open for business following its grand opening ceremony Friday, July 15. Dogwood Outdoors, 114 Southeast 581 Road. is a sporting … more

By Dillon Seckington, news@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/27/22

Real estate transactions July 26

July 11 David and Jennifer Cachero to Anna L. and Nathan R. Wittman, Crescent Hill, block 3, lots 9, 10. Vivian M. Cline to Angelica Dawn Thomas, Crescent Hill, block 2, lots 10, 11. … more

7/27/22

On Friday, the owner and photographer of Wild Heart Collective, Kendra Dorr, poses for a photo at Centennial Park.

Photographer captures moments of beauty and life

A Sedalia photographer is helping people embrace the beauty in their own story and celebrate life for everything it is. Kendra Dorr wants to remind people that all of their struggles, … more

By Skye Melcher, skyem@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/27/22

Krista Metcalf, owner of Wild Jade Boutique, stands with her daughter inside the store. The inspiration behind the store's name comes from her daughter, whose middle name is Jade and is her wild child.

New boutique to open downtown

Across the street from the Hayden Liberty Center and Fitter’s Fifth Steet Pub sits an empty old brick building painted grey with “Wild Jade” on the window. This brick building will … more

By Skye Melcher, skyem@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/25/22

Local Verizon retailer to host annual backpack giveaway

Round Room LLC, the nation’s largest Verizon Authorized Retailer, announced that its TCC and Wireless Zone stores are donating 140,000 backpacks full of school supplies in the upcoming … more

By Democrat Staff | 7/20/22

Brightspeed announces initial fiber build markets for Missouri

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brightspeed announced it will build a large segment of its planned fiber optics network in Missouri, where it expects to deliver, by the end of 2023, over 130,000 new fiber … more

Release courtesy of Brightspeed | 7/19/22

Real estate transactions July 19

July 5 Pioneer Properties LLC to Salvador Rene Najera, Hale and Gentry 2nd Addition, block 3, lot 4. Beverly J. and Michael Swain to Jacob T. Newell, Westmoreland Place Addition, block F. … more

7/19/22

Alannah and Angi Hess walk through their fields Tuesday afternoon. The Hess family works together to produce fruits and vegetables to sell at the Sedalia Area Farmers’ Market.

Beulah Valley Farms prospers in the first year

STOVER — Less than a year ago, a family found a patch of land outside Stover that would help them complete their dream of farming. Angi and Matthew Hess purchased land outside … more

By Skye Melcher, skyem@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/14/22

Real estate transactions July 12

June 27 Gerald A. and Mary Lee Butsch to Maria Del Rosario Sainz and Rodolfo Lopez, section 3; township 45; range 21; Martin and Cotton’s 3rd Addition, block 5, lot 1. Christi … more

7/13/22

Chris Rippey, a certified arborist and owner of the Missouri Arborist Co., checks his laptop to see how healthy a tree is in his yard on Friday. Rippey, an arborist for Stanford University for 14 years and Seattle Parks for six, recently moved to Sedalia with his family.

Local arborist is looking into Sedalia's trees

Sedalia now has a certified arborist who, through soundwaves, can assess a tree's health by looking into its core. Chris Rippey, a certified arborist, recently moved to Sedalia with his wife, … more

By Faith Bemiss, fbemiss@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/13/22

Marlee Dodson feeds her chickens and ducks Thursday morning at Mulberry Bottoms Farm in northern Pettis County. Dodson owns the farm with her husband, Greg Dodson, and is at the Sedalia Area Farmers’ Market each Tuesday.

Mulberry Bottoms is the biggest little farm

Nestled away in northern Pettis County is a small farm with a big heart. Mulberry Bottoms, at 88 acres, features honeybees, chickens, ducks, two horses, one donkey, and a lot of personality. … more

By Faith Bemiss, fbemiss@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/13/22

Kyle Herrick sold Bryant Motors to W-K Chevrolet on Friday.

Kyle Herrick sells Bryant Motors

Friday, Bryant Motors changed hands after 38 years under Kyle Herrick’s ownership. W-K Chevrolet purchased Bryant Motors from Herrick and took ownership of the South Limit Avenue dealership. … more

By Chris Howell, chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/2/22