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John Evans retiring from Sedalia Regional Airport
The Sedalia Regional Airport has a new face at the helm as Director John Evans is set to retire this month. The City of Sedalia announced a few weeks ago Eric Bowers would take over Evans’ position....
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Youth exhibitors prepare for Missouri Cattlemen’s Junior Livestock Show
Colton Grass, 12, of Bonne Terre, works hard as he bathes Dublin, his Charolais, Friday afternoon in preparation for the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association Junior Livestock Show hosted Friday and...
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Caring for your catch
A lifetime’s experience notwithstanding, fishermen have a few quirks that continue to amaze me. One of the most head-scratching examples stems from the fact that even self-described “casual” fishermen...
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Executive Director of Missouri Republican Party Austin Stukins addresses...
The resounding message delivered at the 76th Annual John C. Ryan Picnic was one of strength and accomplishment by the Republican Party not only in Missouri but also in the nation. “I’m here to tell you...
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Houstonia man hurt in Saline A Houstonia man sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle accident at 7:45 p.m. Thursday in Saline County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Larry...
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Kindle’s Sports Academy, Sedalia Bombers move into new building
The Bombers have almost landed. Upon purchasing the Sedalia Community Center at 314 S. Washington Ave. in May, Kindle’s Sports Academy and its Bombers baseball programs have nearly completed the...
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Hubbard Class of ‘67 celebrates 50th
Over Memorial Day weekend, classmates from the Hubbard High School Class of 1967 celebrated their 50th class reunion in Sedalia. They came from California, Texas, Colorado, Kansas City, Columbia and...
View ArticleCommunity calendar for June 12 through June 18
To have your event or meeting listed, send details to fbemiss@civitasmedia.com or call 826-1000 ext. 1481. MONDAY 10 a.m.: Show-Me Mad Tatters, University Extension Office Conference Room, 1012A...
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Sedalia man flies with KC Flight Formation Team at Whiteman Air Force Base
Children often dream of flying, but Mark Edwards, of Sedalia, put wings to his dreams. This past weekend he performed with the KC Flight Formation Team at Wings Over Whiteman air show at Whiteman Air...
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The Rev. Van Wagner’s views on Sedalia
On Jan. 6, 1875, the Sedalia Democrat printed the “annual sermon” by the Reverend Van Wagner of the Congregational Church. He believed it was a pastor’s responsibility to examine the “field,” as Van...
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Which fair concert will you be attending?
Get your money ready, because the Missouri State Fair recently announced the last of the concerts that will be presented at the Pepsi Grandstand. And let me say this: this lineup is more Fair than it...
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Marshall man sentenced to life in prison for June 2016 murders
SALINE COUNTY — Almost exactly one year later, a Marshall man accused of murdering two Saline County residents in June 2016 has been sentenced to life in prison. Donald B. Owens, 59, of Marshall, was...
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Photo voter ID law in effect in Missouri
When Pettis County voters go to the polls for the Aug. 8 special election, they’ll be required to follow a new photo voter ID law that went into effect June 1. Missouri voters approved a constitutional...
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Travelers dominate Chiefs in doubleheader sweep
The Post 642 AAA Sedalia Travelers wasted little time Tuesday evening at Liberty Park, amassing 16 runs and 10 hits in the first two innings against the Waverly Chiefs en route to a 19-1 victory. The...
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June 14 Police Reports
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...
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Cooling off at Liberty Pool
Taking a leap of faith, Bryan Borgstadt, 11, left, and Hezikiah Montgomery, 12, both of Sedalia, dive off the deep end of the Liberty Pool Thursday afternoon. With sunny skies and temperatures in the...
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Neighbors: Smithton graduate Shania Fox leads by example
Many times a person may never know the impact they may have upon the life of another and for Shania Fox, a 2017 graduate of Smithton High School, that is certainly true. Fox credits three of her...
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Thunderstorm watch in effect for Pettis County
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday for Pettis County. Other Missouri counties include Audrain, Bates, Benton, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Carroll, Cass, Cedar, Chariton, Cole,...
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Sedalia-Pettis County Chapter NAACP to host Juneteenth event Saturday
A community-inspired annual Juneteenth celebration will take place Saturday at Hubbard Park featuring live music and other activities. The event takes its name from June 19, 1865, when slavery...
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Little girl diagnosed with cancer receives gift from Sedalia Area Dream Factory
A dream came true Sunday for 3-year-old Willow Manuel as volunteers with the Sedalia Area Dream Factory assembled an outdoor play set in her yard in rural Sedalia. Willow was diagnosed with stage four...
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