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Cases recently resolved in Pettis County Circuit Court
The following is a sampling of cases that were resolved Aug. 7 during Law Day in the Pettis County Circuit Court, according to Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney Phillip Sawyer. Dustin A. Lappat, 35,...
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Aug. 15 Fair Watch
Hazel Sparks and her husband, Teddy, are from Macon. They attend the fair regularly to support family who are showing livestock. But they seem like the kind of people who might choose to go anyhow....
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BRHC adds Guirguis to OB/GYN Associates
Bothwell Regional Health Center has added Dr. Nayera Guirguis to its obstetrics and gynecology care. Guirguis recently joined Bothwell OB/GYN Associates. She is board-certified by the American Board of...
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Cleaning up Missouri State Fairgrounds is a team effort
I’ve never seen such a day at the Missouri State Fair like I saw Saturday. The place was packed with people, many in attendance to see the sold-out Alan Jackson show later that night. As the day went...
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Central Business College alums praise education
Central Business College, established in Sedalia in 1883, advertised itself widely. In addition to hosting a display in a large tent at the Missouri State Fair where students demonstrated their...
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Jackson family, of Marshall, exhibits Hampshires for multiple generations
There is something to be said for getting an early start and following in the traditions of those who have come before us. If there is any doubt to that, one need look no further than the Jackson...
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Cole Camp’s Free Little Library promotes books, literacy
COLE CAMP — Lincoln kindergarten teacher Tracy Harms wanted to take her love for the printed word a step further, resulting in opening a Little Free Library in her backyard in Cole Camp. The books are...
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Photos: Old and Wow Tractor and Equipment Show continues Wednesday
Riley Pierce, 12, and his father Ray Pierce, of Warrensburg, look over a 1929 Farmall Regular tractor Tuesday at the Old and Wow Tractor and Equipment Show on the east side of the Mathewson Exhibition...
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Missouri State Fair hosts Missouri Farmers Care Food Drive to benefit Feeding...
More than 400 Missouri FFA members took to heart Tuesday morning the fourth line of the FFA motto, “living to serve,” as they along with corporate sponsors from several organizations took part in...
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Shaw named Sedalia interim city administrator
The City of Sedalia has named an interim city administrator after Gary Edwards announced last week he was leaving the position. According to a news release, Finance Director Kelvin Shaw will serve as...
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Aug. 16 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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Aug. 16 Reader Fair Watch
CONTRIBUTE TO FAIR WATCH Every day the Democrat staff contributes to Fair Watch — short, fun and unique observations at the Missouri State Fair — but they shouldn’t be the only ones to get in on the...
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Houstonia student wins Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer
Katelyn Gillum, daughter of Brad Gillum and Lori O’Reilly, is the exhibitor of the 2017 Grand Champion Market Steer at the Missouri State Fair. Gillum is from Unionville, and is a member of the Putnam...
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Photos: Coming home with the Show-Me Bluegrass Festival
Members of The Baker Family, from left, Carina, 16, Trustin, 18, Elijah, 13, and their mother Carrie play “Blue Ridge Mountain Home” Wednesday morning on the Ditzfeld State during the Show-Me Bluegrass...
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Missouri State Fair cancels Southern Uprising concert
The Missouri State Fair announced Wednesday evening it has decided to cancel the Southern Uprising concert due to inclement weather. According to information from MSF, information about concert ticket...
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Entertainer Charlie Daniels, Missouri State Fair play a part in 38-year marriage
If what some say is true, that there is one person for everyone, than surely fate or destiny must play a role in bringing those two individuals together. For one Centerview couple, Marty and Sherry...
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Missouri State Fair Marketing employees share a sense of ‘home’
In many ways, Missouri State Fair Marketing employees Melba Merrick and Cierra Monsees both understand the meaning of “Come Home,” the 2017 Missouri State Fair theme. Merrick can relate as she is...
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Missouri State Fair Artist Mary Bush fires up demonstrations
Working near a 1,500-degree flame is no problem for Warrensburg artist Mary Bush as she creates handcrafted glass beads and jewelry pieces at the Missouri State Fair. Bush will continue to give...
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Sacred Heart 8-man football talks practice
As trucks, buses and cars hum down Highway 65 past the old Smith-Cotton practice field, the Sacred Heart 8-man football team trickle into stations on a hot August afternoon. After a team stretch and...
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Brotherton checks Missouri State Fair from to-do list
Stover motocross rider Josh Brotherton skipped a weekend of events at Challenge Trax in Kingsville – where he class points leader – to finish third in a heat race and wipe out in a feature Sunday, Aug....
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