Lincoln eliminated from Class 2 tourney
The tables turned quickly on Lincoln. After leading all game, a 4-run sixth inning left the Cardinals down one run with three outs to go in O’Fallon, Missouri. Canton starter Lance Logsdon, who...
View ArticleNorthwest Mustangs finish third at state
Alex Brockman never knew a season without a district title. The Hughesville native, Northwest’s only senior, joined the Mustangs in head coach Justin Wiksur’s second season. Brockman’s high school...
View ArticleCommunity Calendar for May 30 to June 5
To have your event or meeting listed, send details to fbemiss@civitasmedia.com or call 826-1000 ext. 1481. TODAY Memorial Day holiday TUESDAY 6:30 a.m.: Sunrise Optimist, Best Western State Fair Inn,...
View ArticleAn education on ragtime dance
Throughout the school year, Travis Goosen can be found in an elementary classroom teaching his students lessons on science and history. This weekend, visitors to the Scott Joplin International Ragtime...
View ArticleFestival opening day brings smiles
Fancy hats, moustaches and smiles were plentiful on opening day of the 2016 Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival as children got a taste of art, crafts and lively piano music. The festival...
View ArticleJune 2 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...
View ArticleScott Joplin International Ragtime Festival schedule of Thursday’s events
• “Sedalia in the Ragtime Era,” on display through 2017 at the Katy Depot, 600 E. Third St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. • “Sedalia, a place where America’s music began,” on display...
View ArticleScott Joplin International Ragtime Festival schedule of Thursday’s events
• “Sedalia in the Ragtime Era,” on display through 2017 at the Katy Depot, 600 E. Third St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. • “Sedalia, a place where America’s music began,” on display...
View ArticleOriginal Bucket Stool, Von Holten Ranch featured at 1 Million Cups
June’s 1 Million Cups meeting included presentations from local entrepreneurs about a nationally-recognized equine facility and an innovative way to utilize plastic buckets. Sedalia is one of 88...
View ArticleBombers drop season-opener 10-3
The game unraveled for Sedalia’s Brad Spinner in the sixth inning. Nursing a no-hit bid (having allowed one run on errors and groundouts), Spinner surrendered five hits, a 2-run homer and the lead. The...
View ArticleBombers drop season-opener 10-3
The game unraveled for Sedalia’s Brad Spinner in the sixth inning. Nursing a no-hit bid (having allowed one run on errors and groundouts), Spinner surrendered five hits, a 2-run homer and the lead. The...
View ArticleOverbey named publisher of Sedalia Democrat
Rhonda Overbey was named publisher of the Sedalia Democrat by Civitas Media LLC., the Democrat’s parent company. Overbey comes to the Sedalia Democrat from the Muskogee (Oklahoma) Phoenix where she...
View ArticleMan convicted in stabbing incident
A Sedalia man was found guilty Wednesday of stabbing a victim in August 2015. According to information from Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney Phillip Sawyer, Jamar Markeise Staten, 20, of the 3000...
View ArticleJune 3 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...
View ArticleJune 3 Crash Reports
Three injured in Morgan Three Gravois Mills residents were injured in a single-vehicle accident at 4:27 p.m. Wednesday in Morgan County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Christine...
View ArticleOverbey named publisher of Sedalia Democrat
Rhonda Overbey was named publisher of the Sedalia Democrat by Civitas Media LLC., the Democrat’s parent company, beginning this week. Overbey replaces Publisher Denny Koenders who was transferred to a...
View ArticleThe return of living legends
The annual Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival is always a reunion for the men and women who are passionate about the history, culture and joy of the traditions of Ragtime. This year’s event is...
View ArticleScott Joplin International Ragtime Festival schedule of Friday’s events
• “Sedalia in the Ragtime Era,” on display through 2017 at the Katy Depot, 600 E. Third St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. • “Sedalia, a place where America’s music began,” on display...
View ArticleWAR Series cancels two races at State Fair Speedway
That was much too fast. The WAR Sprint Series pulled out of their remaining two races at the Missouri State Fair Speedway, including a race scheduled for June 17, citing car safety reasons. WAR series...
View ArticleWAR Series cancels two races at State Fair Speedway
That was much too fast. The WAR Sprint Series pulled out of their remaining two races at the Missouri State Fair Speedway, including a race scheduled for June 17, citing car safety reasons. WAR series...
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