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Smithton R-VI third graders wave on Wednesday, May 15, and are all smiles because they placed first in the school's Pop Tab Challenge. The students in Kadey Sartain's class collected more than 54 pounds of pop tabs to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Smithton students collect pop tabs for a cause
SMITHTON — Smithton R-VI Elementary students worked diligently from November to May 1 to collect pop tabs, which will benefit the Ronald McDonald House. more
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Crews from C&E Excavating make quick work of the Long John Silver's/A&W, 922 South Limit Ave., as the structure is demolished Wednesday, May 15. The restaurant has been closed since it was damaged in a late-night fire March 26. According to the Sedalia Fire Department, there was “significant damage” in the kitchen and the roof directly above the kitchen area. The building also suffered significant smoke, heat, and water damage throughout the facility. SFD stated the fire originated in the kitchen area. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Photo: Long John Silver's torn down after March fire
The late Maddy Baloy, 26, formerly of Sedalia, gets a hug from renowned Chef Gordon Ramsey in February. Meeting Ramsey was one of 20 items on Baloy's bucket list after she found she had stage-four cancer in 2023. Photo courtesy of Carissa and Lucky Talmage
'Live like Maddy:' Young woman embarks on bucket list after cancer diagnosis
Known by her family as quirky, funny, strong and determined, the late Madison Baloy, 26, formerly of Sedalia, made a mark before her death as a gritty young woman who spoke about her journey with stomach cancer on social media. more
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Recently, Sedalia Police officers have been issuing tickets for illegal dark window tinting. Front driver and passenger tint must not exceed 35%, per Missouri statute. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Illegal dark window tint leads to local traffic stops
Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct information about products sold by Custom Auto Graphics and Accessories. more
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Sedalia artist Ivan Levko stands with his wife, Viktoriya, at his artist reception on Thursday, May 9, at the Hayden Liberty Center. The oil painting “Vika and Her Horse” is one of Levko’s newest pieces. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Ivan Levko opens exhibit at the Hayden Liberty Center 
An exhibit by Sedalia artist Ivan Levko opened Thursday, May 9, with an artist reception at the Hayden Liberty Center. The show will remain up until Saturday, June 29. more
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Police Reports May 15
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. more
During the Pettis County Ambulance District Board of Directors meeting Tuesday night, May 14, Board President Nick Gerke announced the PCAD Station 3 land purchase at West 16th Street and Winchester Drive. Photo courtesy of Pettis County Ambulance District
PCAD announces Station 3 land purchase
The Pettis County Ambulance District Board of Directors met Tuesday night, May 14, and Board President Nick Gerke announced the land purchase for PCAD Station 3. more
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Police Reports May 14
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. more
Crash Reports May 15
Marshall woman hurt in Saline County accident more
Monday evening, May 13, the Congressional Fentanyl Forum is hosted by Congressman Mark Alford at the Heckart Performing Arts Center. Resources were available for those struggling with a substance abuse problem and free doses of Narcan were given for use in opioid overdose emergencies. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat
Fentanyl forum offers discussions, resources, stories of loved ones
Just minutes before Congressman Mark Alford’s fentanyl forum began Monday night, May 13 at the Heckart Performing Arts Center, a woman in the front row quietly shared with the Democrat her heartbreaking story. more
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Military veteran Gwen Fields, RN, the patient care coordinator at Bothwell Regional Health Center, received her nursing degree in 1985. She has worked at Bothwell for 25 years. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Gwen Fields has a love for the medical field
Gwen Fields, RN, of Otterville, began her career in the Army stationed in Germany; she soon switched to the health care field and received her RN in 1985. She's been with Bothwell Regional Health Center for 25 years and has a soft spot for Indiana Jones movies, Stephen King books, and all things Billy Joel. more
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Sedalia Main Streets designated as 2024 affiliate program by Main Street America
Sedalia Main Streets has been designated as an Affiliate Main Street America program for meeting significant performance standards. more
Karen Faiferlick, Owner/Senior VP of Missouri Furniture, presents the business' employee CARES program at a recent company Leadership Summit while sons Grant and Connor look on.
Missouri Furniture voted 'Best Place to Work'
Missouri Furniture, with stores located throughout Missouri, has been voted the “Best Place to Work” for a large company with more than 100 employees, according to Missouri Magazine. more
New state legislation raises concerns across school districts
Last week, Gov. Mike Parson signed legislation to boost the minimum salary for teachers, incentivize five-day school weeks, increase support for early childhood education programs, and increase funding for small schools, among other provisions. more
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This graphic shows the path of an EF-1 tornado through Pettis County during severe weather Tuesday, May 7. Graphic courtesy of the National Weather Service
National Weather Service confirms Pettis County tornado earlier this month
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down during recent severe weather in Pettis County. more
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Dana O'Brien
Sedalia native launches consulting firm
Sedalia native Dana O’Brien is launching BioHarbor Strategies, a boutique consulting firm with a primary goal of accelerating resilience in the global economy through innovation. more
Local Briefs May 14
Central Missouri Coin Club to host show more
Weekly Report: Pettis County Commission discusses storm shelter, roads, property tax
During daily meetings May 6-10, the Pettis County Commission completed the following: more
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Club Notes May 14
NAACP more
While in Sedalia on Thursday, May 9, former Sedalian Kardell Sims holds his most recent book, "Inmate to Inspiration: How I Freed Myself from Self Destruction." Sims is looking for sponsorships so he can place the book in correctional facilities. Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat
Former Sedalian using his experience to help inmates find new paths
Kardell Sims is proof that someone can turn their life around after incarceration and become a productive individual who helps others avoid making the same mistakes. more
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