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Man arrested after high-speed chase through Pettis, Johnson counties
A Grain Valley man has been arrested in connection with a Johnson County burglary and a Pettis/Johnson County vehicle pursuit over the weekend. more
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Pettis County deputies encounter gunfire during Dresden disturbance call
Pettis County Sheriff’s Office deputies encountered gunfire over the weekend. more
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Two members of 2nd Lt. George A. Whiteman's family place a memorial wreath at his grave during the annual wreath-laying ceremony Saturday morning, May 18 in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia. The event was hosted by the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee. Photo by Nicole Cooke | Democrat
Annual memorial ceremony honors 2nd Lt. Whiteman
Community members, elected officials, Whiteman Air Force Base representatives and family members gathered for the 36th annual Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony hosted Saturday morning, May 18 at Memorial Park Cemetery. more
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Twenty-eight red caps were flung into the air above the Circle Drive at Sacred Heart School on Sunday, May 19 in celebration of commencement. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Sacred Heart Class of 2024 graduates 28 students
Sunday afternoon, May 19, 28 seniors entered the McGremlin Gym and took their seats for the 80th Sacred Heart School commencement exercise. more
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Pettis County Prosecutor Tony Farkas addressed the Pettis Pachyderm Club on  Friday, May 17 to outline his plan on tackling the burgeoning load of cases at the Prosecutor's Office. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
New Pettis County Prosecutor speaks at Pachyderm Club
Pettis County Prosecutor Tony Farkas addressed the Pettis County Pachyderm Club on Friday, May 17 at the Heckart Community Center. more
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At the 2023 Scott Joplin International Festival, performer Eve Elliot smiles after playing the "Sugar Cane Rag" and "Red Peppers" inside the Hayden Liberty Center. This year's event will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the festival and will take place May 29 through June 1. File photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival to celebrate 50th anniversary
The Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. The event will open on Wednesday, May 29, and run through Saturday, June 1. more
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The Sedalia Historic Preservation Commission is seeking the public's input regarding the city's next historic site designation. Citizens can choose from six options, including Hotel Bothwell, 103 E. Fourth St. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Historic Preservation Commission seeks help picking next site for designation
The Sedalia Historic Preservation Commission is asking for the public’s help in deciding which of six local sites should be chosen for historic designation. more
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Crews from C&E Excavating make quick work of the Long John Silver's/A&W, 922 South Limit Ave., as the structure is demolished Wednesday, May 15. The restaurant has been closed since it was damaged in a late-night fire March 26. According to the Sedalia Fire Department, there was “significant damage” in the kitchen and the roof directly above the kitchen area. The building also suffered significant smoke, heat, and water damage throughout the facility. SFD stated the fire originated in the kitchen area. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photo: Long John Silver's torn down after March fire
Recently, Sedalia Police officers have been issuing tickets for illegal dark window tinting. Front driver and passenger tint must not exceed 35%, per Missouri statute. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Illegal dark window tint leads to local traffic stops
Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct information about products sold by Custom Auto Graphics and Accessories. more
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During the Pettis County Ambulance District Board of Directors meeting Tuesday night, May 14, Board President Nick Gerke announced the PCAD Station 3 land purchase at West 16th Street and Winchester Drive. Photo courtesy of Pettis County Ambulance District
PCAD announces Station 3 land purchase
The Pettis County Ambulance District Board of Directors met Tuesday night, May 14, and Board President Nick Gerke announced the land purchase for PCAD Station 3. more
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Monday evening, May 13, the Congressional Fentanyl Forum is hosted by Congressman Mark Alford at the Heckart Performing Arts Center. Resources were available for those struggling with a substance abuse problem and free doses of Narcan were given for use in opioid overdose emergencies. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Fentanyl forum offers discussions, resources, stories of loved ones
Just minutes before Congressman Mark Alford’s fentanyl forum began Monday night, May 13 at the Heckart Performing Arts Center, a woman in the front row quietly shared with the Democrat her heartbreaking story. more
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Sedalia Main Streets designated as 2024 affiliate program by Main Street America
Sedalia Main Streets has been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America program for meeting significant performance standards. more
This graphic shows the path of an EF-1 tornado through Pettis County during severe weather Tuesday, May 7. Graphic courtesy of the National Weather Service
National Weather Service confirms Pettis County tornado earlier this month
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down during recent severe weather in Pettis County. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission discusses storm shelter, roads, property tax
During daily meetings May 6-10, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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First responders honored Thursday, May 9 at the Noonday Optimist Club's Respect for Law Banquet were Sedalia-Pettis County EMA volunteer Don Weldon, Pettis County Ambulance District Capt. Bobby Sanchez, Sedalia Fire Department inspector Daniel Carver, Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Micah Bennett, Sedalia Police Department Detective Ty Barrett, Pettis County Fire Protection District firefighter Mathew Houston and Pettis County Sheriff's Office Deputy Cameron Anderson. Photo courtesy of Tom Oldham
Noonday Optimist Club hosts Respect for Law Banquet
Around 80 people gathered Thursday evening, May 9 at the Sedalia Country Club for the annual Respect for Law Banquet. more
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Pettis County Fire Protection District firefighter Joseph Willis, Chief Hike Harding, firefighter Andrew McMullin and other firemen spent time Wednesday, May 8 rehabbing the old Houstonia Fire Station. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Pettis County Fire District works on new Houstonia station
HOUSTONIA – Wednesday morning, May 8, members of the Pettis County Fire Department were busy refitting a large metal building. more
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Sedalia Fire Chief Matt Irwin, left, congratulates firefighter Jacob Carver upon being named Sedalia Firefighter of the year art Monday's Sedalia City Council meeting. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Sedalia City Council talks pools, bowling alleys and fire stations
A packed Council Chambers on Monday evening, May 6 reflected a packed agenda as the Sedalia City Council weighed in on several topics of interest to the public. more
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Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission meets with local pastors, announces new initiatives
During daily meetings April 29-May 3, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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Pettis County Commissioners Israel Baeza and Jim Marcum, Pettis County Road and Bridge Superintendent James Hill, Smithton Superintendent David Bray, Smithton High School Principal Patrick Treese, and club sponsors Bobbi Ditmer and Aaron Schroeder pose Friday, May 3 with members of the Smithton Science Club. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Pettis County, Smithton High School launch new litter-free initiative
Pettis County officials were at Smithton High School early Friday, May 3 to kickoff the Keep Pettis County Beautiful/Litter Free Schools initiative. more
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Kim Lyne and a group of Pettis County employees join others for the National Day of Prayer observance Thursday, May 2 at the Pettis County Courthouse. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Local leaders, pastors gather for National Day of Prayer
At noon Thursday, May 2, a small crowd gathered on the Pettis County Courthouse steps for the National Day of Prayer. more
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