The Hon. Robert L. Koffman is stepping down as presiding judge of the 18th Circuit Court and took time as he packed his office in the Pettis Courthouse to reminisce on his career as a judge.
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By Chris Howell
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12/18/23
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Although the holiday is supposed to be festive with gift-giving, family, food, and decorations, one must be aware that there is an increase in fire hazards to keep in mind. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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12/18/23
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On Wednesday, Dec. 13, Pettis County announced it had been awarded $266,120 through a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant by the Department of Transportation. This award will be used by the County to develop a comprehensive safety action plan.
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By Chris Howell
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12/14/23
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Light Up Liberty grows brighter each Christmas as new light displays are added yearly. This year, Sedalia Parks and Recreation has added 24 new scenes that make the holiday all the more festive for Sedalians.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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12/14/23
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Pettis County Collector Marsha Boeschen is busy this time of year making sure everyone gets their tax bills paid by Dec. 31.
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By Chris Howell
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12/13/23
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According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, at 4:50 p.m. Nov. 4, Zachary K. Monath, 39, of Sedalia, was riding a 1994 Harley-Davidson Softail east on U.S. Highway 50 when he struck a patch of standing water in the roadway, skidded off the right side of the roadway, and was ejected.
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By Chris Howell
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12/11/23
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EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect the correct contact phone number for Helping Hands.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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12/11/23
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Boonslick Regional Library's new Children's Librarian, Joni Spalding, is happy to return to Sedalia and end her career on a high note. She began her new position in October.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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12/7/23
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Sedalia Senior Center Coordinator Leslee Howard has only had her job for a month but she said she enjoys meeting the many seniors coming to the Heckart Community Center for the healthy and inexpensive lunch.
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By Chris Howell
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12/7/23
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Filing for the April 2, 2024, Municipal Election in Pettis County opened Tuesday, Dec. 5, and there were a handful of incumbents and contenders ready to battle for important seats at the table.
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By Chris Howell and Nicole Cooke
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12/6/23
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At Monday evening’s Sedalia City Council meeting, big changes were made to the City’s organizational chart with the hiring of Matthew Wirt as Assistant City Administrator.
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By Chris Howell
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12/5/23
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As the Sedalia Warming Shelter enters its winter season, it seeks volunteers from churches and local organizations.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
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12/5/23
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Downtown Sedalia will be in the Christmas spirit this weekend as the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Christmas Parade.
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By Nicole Cooke
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11/28/23
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After the recent Smithton vote to accept fire coverage from the Pettis County Fire Protection District, it has become a matter of numbers for Pettis County Fire Chief Mike Harding.
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By Chris Howell
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11/28/23
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With the holiday gifting season officially underway, Giving Tuesday provides a chance to press pause on shopping and offer some help to local nonprofit organizations.
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By Democrat Staff
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11/27/23
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Judge Jeff Mittelhauser will take over the responsibilities of Judge Robert L. Koffman when he retires from the bench soon.
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By Chris Howell
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11/27/23
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Wednesday morning, Nov. 22, the Pettis County Commissioners were surprised to receive a handful of notices from the City of Sedalia.
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By Chris Howell
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11/22/23
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