Skaters from all over gather at Wheel-Thing Skate Center

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

Photo by Arantzazu Garaitza Azuara Heredia | For the Democrat

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.

Roadrunners baseball riding roller coaster season into playoffs

Sophomore Logan Miller hits the ball during the State Fair Community College baseball team’s game against Moberly Area Community College on April 23 at Liberty Park Stadium. Miller is fifth on the team with a .308 batting average, but leads the team with 28 stolen bases this season.

Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

The State Fair Community College baseball team has been on quite the roller coaster ride this season.

Primrose Spelling Bee champ to go to national competition

Sedalia Primrose Retirement Community resident Donna Egan, 89, left, is surprised when a cake is presented to her Friday, April 26 in the Independent Living Bistro. Egan won the regional Primrose Spelling Bee, and the center celebrated her accomplishment. She will now advance to a national competition.

Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

A local woman has spelled her way into a national spelling bee competition using words like pachydermatous, verisimilitude, and oleaginous.

Lady Roadrunners sweep sub-regional games, advance to final four

State Fair Community College sophomore Sami Picha celebrates her solo home run with her teammates as she crosses home plate during the second game of the sub-regional tournament Saturday against Missouri State University - West Plains at Centennial Park. Picha had three hits and three RBIs in the team’s 9-5 win.

Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

The State Fair Community College softball team won their sub-regional games Saturday to advance to the final four of the regional tournament.

Former Central Missouri, Kansas OL Puni drafted by 49ers

Kansas offensive lineman Dominick Puni lines up for a drill during Big 12 NCAA college NFL football pro day Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Frisco, Texas.

Photo by LM Otero | AP Photo

Former Central Missouri and Kansas offensive lineman Dominick Puni was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 86th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Local Briefs April 30

Old Drum to host open mic

From left, SFCC President Brent Bates, Elaina Wirths from Pilot Grove High School and Dean for Technical Education and Workforce Innovation Michael Leonard.

Photo courtesy of State Fair Community College

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.

Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission approves building purchase, discusses construction projects

During daily meetings April 22-26, the Pettis County Commission completed the following:

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.

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Crash Reports April 30

One killed, one injured in Benton County rollover

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.

Police Reports April 30

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.

Photo: S-C's Norton named Central Region Principal of the Year

Local Briefs April 27

Upcoming local blood drives

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Hook Solutions lures new customers and employees

Former Whittier student returns to share his story

Trees and limbs down across Sedalia; more storms expected this weekend

Boonslick Regional Library popular books for April 27

Boonslick Regional Library outreach schedule for April 29-May 3

UCM Concert Choir takes to the Baltic States

Sedalia Public Library new books for April 27

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Cole Camp golf sets school records

Cole Camp senior Tyler Howard celebrates the team’s victory and his second place finish at the Stover Invitational with the first place plaque and his second place medal. Howard set a school record with a score of 71.

Photo courtesy of Marilyn Howard

The Cole Camp boys golf team set two school records during their victory Thursday at the Stover Invitational.

Smith-Cotton senior Jorge Contreras, sitting, center, celebrates signing his letter of intent to join the State Fair Community College cross country team with members of the Smith-Cotton cross country team Friday.

Photo by Jack Denebeim | Democrat

Contreras signs with SFCC cross country

First impressions are important for Smith-Cotton senior Jorge Contreras.

Smith-Cotton check in: Tigers golf places fifth at CMAC Championship

The Smith-Cotton boys golf team placed fifth at the Central Missouri Activities Conference Golf …
Smithton boys place first, Cole Camp girls repeat as Kaysinger champs

After being the runner-ups last season, the Smithton boys track and field team captured the Kaysinger …
Burlingame to play soccer at Central Methodist University

Hailey Burlingame’s lifelong soccer career will continue at the next level.

Lady Roadrunners eyeing second-ever winning season

The State Fair Community College softball team has a chance to have a winning season for just the …
Strong pitching leads Gremlins, Cardinals to championship game

Sacred Heart and Tipton will square off for the right to be crowned Kaysinger Conference champions …
Central Missouri dedicates Harbert Collegiate Golf Center

WARRENSBURG — A project built on relationships, the University of Central Missouri held a …

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SFCC welding students gain experience at Ames Municipal Power Plant

Four State Fair Community College Technology Welding students were recently offered a hands-on learning opportunity.

Smithton FBLA members attend state leadership conference

Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed more than 5,000 attendees from nearly 400 chapters to the record-breaking State Leadership Conference April 14-16 in Springfield to celebrate the 65th year as an organization.

Boys & Girls Club presents Legacy Awards

During the 2024 Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Legacy Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 25, Karl Kramer, of Overland Park, Kansas, and Ditzfeld Container and Trash Services of Sedalia were honored.

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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.

Smith-Cotton students gather around the Housing table on Thursday, April 18, during a financial program, Reality Check, hosted by Central Bank of Sedalia. The program began five years ago and helps area high school students learn how to balance their bills with their salaries. The Housing table volunteers were all Sedalia real estate agents.

Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Central Bank hosts Reality Check for S-C students

For the fifth year, Central Bank of Sedalia hosted a special program, Reality Check, for Smith-Cotton High School students.

Auto Glass Express employees gather for a photo on Monday, April 15, as they prepare to celebrate 25 years of business. From left are Adam Gabel, glass technician; Derrick Goodman, owner; Otto, the bloodhound; Yelena Butenko, assistant office manager; Brandon Goodman, owner; and Amber Staten, office manager. Not shown are glass technicians Patrick McGuire and Darell Crain.

Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Auto Glass Express celebrates 25 years

Auto Glass Express, a family-owned business, is looking forward to celebrating 25 years in business. It credits the community for its longevity.

Sedalia Democrat announces change in publication days

Starting later this month, the Sedalia Democrat will transition to a twice-weekly print publication.

Ear, nose and throat specialist joins Bothwell medical team

Dr. Peter Gochee, a board-certified otolaryngologist, has joined Bothwell Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT).

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Columnists

Writer puts a name to a fuzzy face

Those yellow-bellied dusty devils are at it again. They've launched their annual full-scale attack, and no amount of antihistamines can stop them.

Dr. W.J. Ferguson honored by lodge members

In the mid-to-late 19th century, before Worker’s Compensation, Social Security, and the practice of employers providing life or hospitalization insurance to their employees had been established, an injury or death of a worker could plunge the family into abject poverty.