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From left, SFCC President Brent Bates, David Thomlinson from Northwest High School and Dean for Technical Education and Workforce Innovation Michael Leonard.


Photo courtesy of State Fair Community College

SFCC students receive national scholarship

State Fair Community College took part in the NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing on April 17. This national event sponsored by the National Coalition of Certification Centers mirrors the NCAA’s National Signing Day for athletes who commit to play sports in college. It is designed to honor students who are entering a technical field and to celebrate the dignity of work.

Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission approves building purchase, discusses construction projects

 During daily meetings April 22-26, the Pettis County Commission completed the following:

18th Circuit Treatment Court adds full-time administrator

David White became the 18th Circuit Treatment Court Administrator March 21. Treatment court, also known as drug court, started in 2000, with one of the first drug courts in Missouri.

Spectrum begins broadband network expansion in Pettis County

Spectrum recently announced that construction is underway on several fiber-optic network expansion projects that will bring gigabit broadband and other Spectrum services to more than 400 homes and small businesses in Pettis County.
Becky Solomon and Chance Aman high-five as they skate meet up with each other during a recent adult skate night.


Photo by Arantzazu Garaitza Azuara Heredia | For the Democrat

Skaters from all over gather at Wheel-Thing Skate Center

As Becky Solomon made the four- to five-hour journey from her home in Willard to the Wheel-Thing Skate Center in Sedalia in what has become a Tuesday night tradition, she looked forward to meeting her long-time skater friends Grace and Kenny Williams, of Elkland, for their weekly pre-skate dinner in Buffalo. 

Windsor HS wins Distracted Driving Pledge contest

Six Missouri high schools were recognized during an April 16 ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol for winning top spots and $15,500 in donations during the AAA Buckle Up Phone Down High School Showdown 2023.

Real Estate Transactions for April 30

April 15

Crash Reports April 30

One killed, one injured in Benton County rollover

UCM earns 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education distinction

The University of Central Missouri was honored with the 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.

Police Reports April 30

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 case.
Sedalia Primrose Retirement Community resident Donna Egan, left, sits with her friend Ginna Dean, 92, on Friday, April 26. Egan, who won the regional Primrose Spelling Bee, credits Dean for helping her win. She noted Dean helped her practice the words until she got them 100% correct.


Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Primrose Spelling Bee champ to go to national competition 

A local woman has spelled her way into a national spelling bee competition using words like pachydermatous, verisimilitude, and oleaginous.

Photo: S-C's Norton named Central Region Principal of the Year

Local Briefs April 27

Upcoming local blood drives
Murray Keenan of Hook Solutions pours molten lead into a centrifugal mold to quickly create a dozen or so fishing lure parts.


Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Hook Solutions lures new customers and employees

WARSAW – A few miles south of Lincoln, across from the bowling alley in a nondescript white building, a team of workers manufactures 40,000 fishing lures a week.
Former Whittier student William Kitarogers, 34, speaks to students on Thursday, April 25, about the dangers of getting into the wrong crowds. Starting in high school, he spent 13 years in the Department of Corrections.


Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Former Whittier student returns to share his story

Former Whittier High School student William Kitarogers, 34, returned to the school on Thursday, April 25, to speak to students about the dangers of drugs and choosing the wrong friends and lifestyle. He noted that everyone needs to learn to control their own destiny.
Trees and limbs across Sedalia fell during severe thunderstorms Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the area that extends through Sunday, April 28. 


Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Trees and limbs down across Sedalia; more storms expected this weekend

After the thunderstorms that hit Sedalia on Thursday, April 25 and in the early morning hours of Friday, April 26, Sedalians woke up to many trees and limbs down across the city.

Boonslick Regional Library popular books for April 27

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Boonslick Regional Library outreach schedule for April 29-May 3

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The concert choir performed for a packed house in a joint concert with a choir with the University of Latvia.

UCM Concert Choir takes to the Baltic States

WARRENSBURG — Earlier this year, the University of Central Missouri Concert Choir had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Europe to perform in the Baltic States of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia.

Sedalia Public Library new books for April 27

Sedalia Public Library

Community Calendar for April 28 through May 4

To have your event or meeting listed, send details to hollyb@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-826-1000.

Police Reports April 27

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 case.

Church News April 26

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast slated for May 4

Entertainment Briefs April 26

SFCC to present President's Concert

Local Briefs April 26

East 24th road work rescheduled for weather

SFCC welding students gain experience at Ames Municipal Power Plant

Four State Fair Community College Technology Welding students were recently offered a hands-on learning opportunity.

Bill providing tax relief for seniors requires work, commissioners say

As the Missouri legislature considers updates to a bill providing tax relief for seniors, Pettis County Commissioners took time this week to consider the bill's local ramifications.

Smithton FBLA members attend state leadership conference

Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomed more than 5,000 attendees from nearly 400 chapters to the record-breaking State Leadership Conference April 14-16 in Springfield to celebrate the 65th year as an organization.

With time running short, Missouri Senate set to debate $50 billion state budget next week

The Missouri Senate’s budget plan approved in a committee Wednesday has more money for workers who help people with developmental disabilities, more to help low-income families afford child care and more for counties to defray the cost of holding people convicted of felonies.

Police Reports April 26

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 case.

Crash Reports April 26

Lincoln man in serious condition after North 65 accident
Evelyn Goodman, the Youth of the Year from the Skyline Elementary site, was the guest speaker at the 2024 Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Legacy Awards.


Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

Boys & Girls Club presents Legacy Awards

During the 2024 Boys and Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri Legacy Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 25, Karl Kramer, of Overland Park, Kansas, and Ditzfeld Container and Trash Services of Sedalia were honored.

Local Briefs April 25

Smith-Cotton Band & Choir to host fundraiser

S-C senior Lancaster qualifies for 3 national competitions

Smith-Cotton High DECA Advisor Kassie Nickel calls senior Jacelyn Lancaster “an academic weapon.” Lancaster also could be called a “triple threat.”
Surveillance equipment in the Pettis County Annex was the subject of a lawsuit that was recently voluntarily dismissed without prejudice by County Clerk Nick La Strada. 


Photo courtesy of Nick La Strada

Pettis County Clerk drops lawsuit over County-operated surveillance cameras

When Pettis County Clerk Nick La Strada agreed to drop a lawsuit against Pettis County involving the County’s surveillance cameras in the election office, the County Commissioners told the Sedalia Democrat they were ready to move on.

Crash Reports April 25

California man injured in Moniteau County accident

Police Reports April 25

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 case.

Bill ending Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood heads to Missouri governor

A bill that would make Missouri the fourth state to ban Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood is on its way to the governor.
Alex Knudsen, right, who plays the demigod Percy Jackson, races toward a minotaur, played by Payton Lawrence, in the production of

SFCC students work long hours to perfect Percy Jackson musical

State Fair Community College Theatre is presenting "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" this week.

Feds set higher nursing home staffing mandates. Many Missouri facilities don’t meet them

The Biden administration finalized nursing home staffing rules Monday that will require thousands of them to hire more nurses and aides — while giving them years to do so.

Local Briefs April 24

East 24th to close for water line work

Crash Reports April 24

Harrisonville man injured in Morgan County ATV accident

Police Reports April 24

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 case.
Homeschooled junior Samuel Beaher as Tweedledum carries his brother, senior Levi Beaher, as Tweedledee during dress rehearsal for Applewood Christian School's “Alice @ Wonderland,” which will be presented April 25-27.


Photo courtesy of Carolyn Bendien

Applewood Christian School to present 'Alice @ Wonderland'

Applewood Christian School is presenting its annual theatrical production after a two-year hiatus. “Alice @ Wonderland” is a modern and fresh adaptation of the traditional story of “Alice in Wonderland.”

Sedalia Police continuing to investigate South Sneed shooting

According to Sedalia Police Chief David Woolery, a male gunshot victim is still clinging to life in a regional hospital as of noon Tuesday, April 23.
In the musical,

LCAA to present the musical, 'Godspell'

Liberty Center Association for the Arts actors will bring the musical "Godspell" to life this weekend and next in an emotional production about building up the community.
Team SCREAM and Team SCREAM Jr. return to Smith-Cotton High School Sunday evening under arcs of water from the Sedalia Fire Department.


Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

World Champs: Smith-Cotton wins it all at FIRST Robotics Championships in Houston

After competing at the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston, Texas, an enthusiastic crowd eagerly awaited Team SCREAM’s return to Smith-Cotton High School on Sunday evening, April 21.

Senate battle over taxes that fund Missouri Medicaid leaves state budget in limbo

On Jan. 18, the ninth day of the 2024 legislative session, a bill essential to balancing the state budget was placed first in line on the Senate’s calendar for debate.

Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission meets with community partners

During daily meetings April 15-19, the Pettis County Commission completed the following:

Police Reports April 23

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 case.

Crash Reports April 23

Three injured in Benton County four-wheeler rollover
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