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Ken and Carol Weller, owners of Weller's Men's Wear, stand in the shop on Monday, April 1. The shop, which has been in business for 74 years, will close at the end of May. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Weller's Men's Wear to close after more than seven decades
After nearly seven decades, Weller's Mens Wear will close its doors at the end of May. more
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Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada says the Pettis Election Annex, 215 E. Fifth St., will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 30 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 1 for no-excuse absentee voting.  Photo By Chris Howell | Democrat
Pettis Clerk offers reminders for municipal election
With the Municipal Election coming up Tuesday, April 2, Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada spoke with the Democrat this week to offer some last-minute reminders for voters. more
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Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn speaks during the Ag Forward dinner hosted by Central Bank and State Fair Community College on Thursday, March 28 in the SFCC Thompson Conference Center. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Missouri Ag Director Chinn speaks at SFCC dinner
Thursday evening, March 28, Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn was the featured speaker at the monthly Ag Forward event at State Fair Community College’s Thompson Conference Center. more
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On Thursday, March 28, EMS Chief Roy Pennington shows how the bed in the new Pettis County Ambulance District Truck No. 8 is a power load bed, helping prevent back injuries for paramedics and EMTs. The new 2022 Ford E450 Super Duty was delivered to PCAD Headquarters on March 9. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
PCAD receives new ambulance
After a two-year wait, the Pettis County Ambulance District has a new Ford E450 Super Duty Truck, fully equipped to care for patients. PCAD Truck No. 8 will replace a small, older van ambulance. more
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The Sedalia Fire Department responded to a fire late Tuesday night, March 26 at Long John Silver's/A&W, 922 S. Limit Ave. Photo courtesy of the Sedalia Fire Department
Sedalia FD responds to fire at Long John Silver's/A&W
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a Sedalia business late Tuesday night, March 26. more
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Filing closes for August primary election
Candidate filing ended Tuesday, March 26 for the Aug. 6 primary election in Missouri. more
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Sedalia's West 50 TIF District has helped turn areas with a "blighted" designation into retail magnets. Scooter's, Aspen Dental, and Slim Chickens now occupy the TIF district, bringing increased valuation to the area. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
TIF districts add millions in new business valuations
The City of Sedalia reports it has made great progress in turning two “blighted” areas into success stories after designating them Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. more
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Citizens, Sedalia officials and firemen join forces to push Sedalia's newest fire truck into its bay at the 16th Street Fire Headquarters on Monday, March 25. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
SFD hosts 'push-in' ceremony for new fire truck
The Sedalia Fire Department hosted a “push-in” ceremony on Monday at its headquarters on West 16th Street to celebrate the arrival of the newest fire truck. more
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Country music artist Tracy Lawrence, who has 13 million albums sold and 18 No. 1 singles, will perform Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the State Fair Grandstand. Photo courtesy of Missouri State Fair
Country music artists Tracy Lawrence, Ruby Leigh to perform at Missouri State Fair
The Missouri State Fair has announced the fifth concert of the 2024 State Fair concert series. more
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Simon Miller gets last minute instruction on Easter egg hunting from his father, Lance, Saturday, March 23 at the Liberty Park Easter egg hunt. The horn at 10 a.m. sharp sent kids scrambling. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photos: Liberty Park Easter egg hunt over in the blink of an eye
Sandra Self votes at the Democratic presidential primary Saturday, March 23 at the Heckart Community Center. Employees of the Pettis County Clerk's Office were on hand to help with the voting process. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Democrat presidential primary turns out voters on Saturday
President Joe Biden was expected to sweep Missouri Democrats’ presidential primary Saturday, although he already secured enough delegates nationally to receive the Democratic nomination earlier this month. more
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The Pettis County Pachyderm Club hosted a candidate forum Friday, March 22 at the Heckart Community Center. Moderator Kevin Lujin, far left, asked questions of candidates, from left, Steve Bloess (standing), Jeff Page and Patty Wood. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
State Fair Community College board candidates face-off at Pachyderm forum
On Friday, March 22, three candidates for the State Fair Community College Board of Trustees explained why they should be given one of two six-year terms in the April 2 municipal election. more
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Construction is set to begin this summer a new state-of-the-art, multi-purpose arena on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Graphic courtesy of the Missouri State Fair
State Fair Arena events canceled for 2024 Missouri State Fair
The Missouri State Fair announced on Thursday, March 21 that all events typically hosted in the State Fair Arena will be canceled for the 2024. more
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The lowest gas prices in Sedalia earlier this week were $3.18 at Murphy USA. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Gas prices have risen but should go down soon
Over the last week, gas prices have risen 0.4 cents per gallon, with the average at $3.23 per gallon on Monday, March 18. more
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In the April 2 municipal election, residents of the Village of Hughesville will vote on whether to continue a tax levy for maintenance of local infrastructure or allow it to sunset. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Clerk: Renewing Hughesville tax levy won't raise rates
In the upcoming April 2 municipal election, voters in the Village of Hughesville will be presented with a ballot question: “Shall the $0.30 tax levy on $100 valuation for general municipal purposes for four years in the Village of Hughesville, Missouri, be approved?” more
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On April 2, voters will decide if Sedalia's city council terms will be extended from two- to four-year terms.  File photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Two- or four-year terms for city council? Voters to decide April 2
Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct the Sedalia City Council ward that Chris Marshall represents. more
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Estelle Frazier addresses the Sedalia City Council about the need for a tornado shelter on the north side of Sedalia during a public comment portion of the Monday, March 18 council meeting. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Sedalia City Council asks for public comments and gets an earful
The large crowd attending Monday evening’s Sedalia City Council meeting watched as the council waded through a packed agenda. With the proposed 2025 budget set to pass, the council also took time to garner public comments. more
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Sue Heckart, left, and Sedalia Parks and Recreation Director Amy Epple announce a new bowling center named Memory Lanes to be built on the east side of Sedalia in a Monday, March 18 announcement at the Heckart Community Center. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Sue Heckart announces Memory Lanes bowling facility
On Monday afternoon, March 18 at the Heckart Community Center, a large crowd was gathered to hear about the latest project for local philanthropist Sue Heckart. more
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Bagpiper Craig Roberts with the Mid-Missouri Pipe Band heads up Saturday's St Patrick's Parade on South Ohio Avenue in downtown Sedalia. Festively-garbed Sedalians came out in large numbers for the sunny skies, hometown parade and festivities. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photo: Saturday's St. Patrick's Day Parade turns downtown Kelly green
State Rep. Brad Pollitt, R-Sedalia, right, speaks at the Pettis County Pachyderm Club luncheon Friday, March 15 at the Heckart Community Center. State Rep. Rodger Reedy, R-Windsor, seated, was also on hand to give updates on this year's legislative session. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Representatives Pollitt and Reedy address local Republicans
At the Pettis County Pachyderm Club luncheon Friday, March 15, state Reps. Brad Pollitt and Rodger Reedy took turns telling local Republicans of legislative battles in Jefferson City. more
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