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B&B Battery owner Michael Byrd, 42, sits at his desk on Tuesday, April 30. Byrd will celebrate one year of business on Wednesday, May 1. He noted that he opened the company due to the closure of DC Battery, owned by Dave Curtis, who retired after 44 years. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
B&B Battery celebrates one year of business
If you need a battery, the B&B Battery company has one. The business, owned by Michael Byrd, celebrates one year of business on Wednesday, May 1. more
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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. more
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Becky Solomon, of Willard, dances around the skating rink during a recent adult skate night at the Wheel-Thing Skate Center in Sedalia. 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.  more
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Heidi and Tim Aulgur, owners of Aulgur Livestock, display their free-range eggs at the Sedalia Area Farmers' Market on May 23, 2023. The market will open for the 2024 season on Friday, May 3 at the Nucor Pavilion on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. File photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Sedalia Area Farmers' Market to open for the season this week
Fresh produce, baked goods, sustainably raised meat, fresh-cut flowers, and handmade artisanal products will be available this week as the Sedalia Area Farmers’ Market opens for the season on Friday, May 3. more
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David Aery is the owner of Hook Solutions, 23964 U.S. Highway 65 in Warsaw. Arey has been manufacturing lures on the property since 1987 and sells the across the country, but mostly on the east coast. 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. more
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Angel Hughes has been working at Steak 'n Shake for six months and said the job has given her better skills in communication, problem solving and customer interaction. A paycheck and new friends come with the job as well. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Seeking a summer job? Employers offer sound advice
As schools prepare to let students out for summer vacation, many are preparing to look for jobs. more
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Smith-Cotton students gather around the Housing table on Thursday, April 18, during a financial program, Reality Check, hosted by Central Bank of Sedalia. The program began five years ago and helps area high school students learn how to balance their bills with their salaries. The Housing table volunteers were all Sedalia real estate agents. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Central Bank hosts Reality Check for S-C students
For the fifth year, Central Bank of Sedalia hosted a special program, Reality Check, for Smith-Cotton High School students. more
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Auto Glass Express employees gather for a photo on Monday, April 15, as they prepare to celebrate 25 years of business. From left are Adam Gabel, glass technician; Derrick Goodman, owner; Otto, the bloodhound; Yelena Butenko, assistant office manager; Brandon Goodman, owner; and Amber Staten, office manager. Not shown are glass technicians Patrick McGuire and Darell Crain. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Auto Glass Express celebrates 25 years
Auto Glass Express, a family-owned business, is looking forward to celebrating 25 years in business. It credits the community for its longevity. more
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Sedalia Democrat announces change in publication days
Starting later this month, the Sedalia Democrat will transition to a twice-weekly print publication. more
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Earl, center wearing a brown jacket, and Susan, center left behind Earl, pose with their staff for a photo in Dirt-Modified Magazine in 2015. The Wallses bought Central Missouri Speedway in 1994, and have worked tirelessly to make it the track it is today 30 years later.  Photo by Zach Bott | Warrensburg Star-Journal
Central Missouri Speedway owners celebrate 30th year of operations
WARRENSBURG — Owners Earl and Susan Walls are set to begin their 30th year of owning and operating the Central Missouri Speedway with their first races of the season on April 20. more
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A car pulls in to park at the storefront of Swisher's on Friday, March 29 in Warrensburg. First opened in 1965 by Ray Swisher and his business partner Louis “Louie” Feldman, the store was then called Louie’s Farm & Home. Photo by Zach Bott | Warrensburg Star-Journal
Swisher’s hardware sold, set to change ownership April 8
WARRENSBURG – After close to 60 years since it first opened its doors, Swisher’s hardware store is being sold, with its storefront changing ownership on April 8. more
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The Bothwell Healing Arts Center, 3700 W. 10th St., will be the new home of Bothwell Family Medicine Associates starting April 15. The clinic move is key to Bothwell's future growth and will provide increased access to facilities for physicians in the residency program. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Bothwell has two major clinic moves happening mid-month
Two Bothwell Regional Health Center clinics will be swapping locations later this month. more
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First Thursdays resumes with 'Trunk to Treasure' event downtown
Thursday, April 4 marks the 2024 return of First Thursday events in downtown Sedalia. more
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On Wednesday, April 3, owner Sarah Rea stands inside the newly opened OmniTan Tanning Salon at 1001 S. Limit Ave. OmniTan opened Friday, March 15. The mural was painted by Sedalia artist and art educator Kelsey Raines. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
OmniTan provides full-service tanning
The newly opened OmniTan Tanning Salon offers many tanning options and plans. more
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Kari and Matt Mergen recently opened the Flat Creek Building, an upscale venue and Airbnb in a former law office on West Fourth Street. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Flat Creek Building offers law-office themed getaway
Just a block from the Pettis County Courthouse, a small building was recently renovated into a unique and surprising venue. more
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Ken and Carol Weller, owners of Weller's Men's Wear, stand in the shop on Monday, April 1. The shop, which has been in business for 74 years, will close at the end of May. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Weller's Men's Wear to close after more than seven decades
After nearly seven decades, Weller's Mens Wear will close its doors at the end of May. more
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Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn speaks during the Ag Forward dinner hosted by Central Bank and State Fair Community College on Thursday, March 28 in the SFCC Thompson Conference Center. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Missouri Ag Director Chinn speaks at SFCC dinner
Thursday evening, March 28, Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn was the featured speaker at the monthly Ag Forward event at State Fair Community College’s Thompson Conference Center. more
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Thursday, March 28, competitive eater JWebby (James Webb), of Sydney, Australia, hams it up before polishing off a seven-layer "Tower of Power" at Ni-Kuni Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in Sedalia. JWebby is ranked No. 5 worldwide in competitive eating. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
JWebby, a competitive eater, visits Ni-Kuni restaurant
From zero to 1.5 million followers, JWebby, a competitive eater from Sydney, Australia, has excelled in social media since beginning his competition circuit in 2021. more
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The Sedalia Fire Department responded to a fire late Tuesday night, March 26 at Long John Silver's/A&W, 922 S. Limit Ave. Photo courtesy of the Sedalia Fire Department
Sedalia FD responds to fire at Long John Silver's/A&W
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a Sedalia business late Tuesday night, March 26. more
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On Tuesday, March 26, Samantha Hood, of Smithton, the owner of Wander'n Acres, stands beside her beeswax candles and other items she's selling at Moore's Greenhouse and Flower Shop in Sedalia. Hood placed the items at the flower shop in early March, and they will remain until after Mother's Day. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Wander'n Acres provides clean alternatives
With a love for plants and all things natural, Samantha Hood, of Smithton, is now offering beeswax candles, bath soaks, and lip balm at Moore's Greenhouse and Flower Shop in Sedalia through Mother's Day. more
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