On Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 11 a.m., the Pettis County Commission issued a proclamation and held a press conference at Smith-Cotton High School in support of the Missouri Department of Transportation's (MoDOT) Buckle Up Phone Down (BUPD) initiative.
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10/17/24
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Upon graduating from Vanderbilt University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English in 1958, military duties called for former Sedalia Democrat editor Doug Kneibert.
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By Joe Andrews
joea@sedaliademocrat.com
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9/21/24
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Three Republican candidates are running for Pettis County Eastern Commissioner, a four-year term, in the Aug. 6 primary election.
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7/11/24
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Three Republican candidates are running for Pettis County Western Commissioner, a four-year term, in the Aug. 6 primary election.
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7/9/24
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During daily meetings June 24-28, the Pettis County Commission completed the following:
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By Democrat Staff
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7/1/24
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The Missouri Department of Transportation has begun rehabilitating the U.S. Highway 65 northbound bridge over Muddy Creek in Pettis County. The bridge is just north of John Road and Smeltzer Road.
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By Democrat Staff
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6/29/24
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The Bothwell Foundation has begun its Patient Room Remodel Project, an ambitious renovation beginning with 24 rooms in the Medical and Surgical Unit on 2 Southwest at Bothwell Regional Health Center.
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By Chris Howell
chrish@sedaliademocrat.com
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6/26/24
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Olive Branch Baptist Church recently donated its church, property and buildings to The Embassy for a sober living facility that will eventually house more than 50 people looking to make a change in their lives.
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By Chris Howell
chrish@sedaliademocrat.com
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6/25/24
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With Independence Day just around the corner, numerous events, activities, and fireworks displays are planned across west central Missouri.
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By Democrat & Star-Journal Staff
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6/25/24
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The Aug. 6 primary election is officially six weeks away, as absentee voting begins Tuesday, June 25.
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By Nicole Cooke
ncooke@sedaliademocrat.com
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6/24/24
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During daily meetings June 17-21, the Pettis County Commission completed the following:
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By Democrat Staff
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6/24/24
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Although it's not July, this week has seen higher-than-normal summer temperatures and heat indices. During a heat wave, it is essential to watch out for heat-related illness.
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By Democrat Staff
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6/21/24
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A Sedalia man has been arrested after he alarmed local residents earlier this month by appearing on home surveillance cameras late at night.
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By Chris Howell
chrish@sedaliademocrat.com
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6/20/24
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At 4:25 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, the Pettis County Fire Protection District received a call and rushed to the home of Anthony and Brittany Salmons in the 2500 block of Van Natta Road in western Pettis County.
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By Chris Howell
chrish@sedaliademocrat.com
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6/20/24
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At Monday’s Sedalia City Council meeting, Second Ward Councilman Tom Oldham asked his fellow members to reconsider their decision to implement a two-fire-station model passed at the previous council session based on the Public Safety Committee’s recommendation.
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By Chris Howell
chrish@sedaliademocrat.com
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6/20/24
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Tuesday evening, June 18, a candidate forum was hosted at the Sedalia Municipal Building for Eastern and Western Pettis County commissioner candidates.
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By Chris Howell
chrish@sedaliademocrat.com
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6/19/24
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A lawsuit filed against Stephanie Morris Nissan has been filed on behalf of Midwest-based Equity Bank with the U.S. District Court for the Western District on Nov. 23 for all dealerships. As of May, the lawsuit remains unsettled.
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By Chris Howell
chrish@sedaliademocrat.com
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6/18/24
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Last week, Pettis County road crews were in Smithton resurfacing miles of county roads. Eastern Commissioner Israel Baeza told the Sedalia Democrat the county was investing $1.7 million to make sure the county roads remained open and in good shape.
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By Chris Howell
chrish@sedaliademocrat.com
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6/18/24
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During daily meetings June 10-14, the Pettis County Commission completed the following:
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By Democrat Staff
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6/17/24
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Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Pamala Wilkins's name.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
faithb@sedaliademocrat.com
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6/17/24
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