California Democrat

Historical Society steps through history of Burgers' Smokehouse The Moniteau County Historical Society is back in the swing of in-person meetings. The group hosted its regular monthly meeting Monday following a presentation about the history of Burgers' Smokehouse. by Austin Hornbostel Published May. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Cole R-1 students walk out in support of Wilson Students at Cole R-1 High School walked out of class Friday afternoon in support of longtime school secretary Judy Wilson. by Austin Hornbostel Published May. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

City receives positive update on police operations The City of California Board of Aldermen met Monday night for its May meeting, receiving a positive update from California Police Department consultant Gary Kempker regarding progress with the CPD's operational review. by Austin Hornbostel Published May. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

California drive-in movie theater kicks off season with ‘Dazed and Confused’ After a successful round last year, Andrew Korte, owner of 364 Productions, is yet again bringing a handful of drive-in movies to the Mid-Missouri areaThis year’s showings kicked off last weekend. by Nina Todea Published May. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Nic Nac Cafe closes doors, Heather retires Nic Nac Cafe, ever-present in California's community for decades, closed its doors March 14; owner Jackie Heather is set to retire after more than 40 years at the business. by Paula Tredway Published May. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

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CPI approves quartet of playground fundraising ideas California Progress, Inc. met for its regular monthly board of directors meeting Monday evening, approving a quartet of fundraising ideas set to help with Latham Memorial Family Park's playground fund. by Austin Hornbostel Published May. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County records 32nd COVID-19 death The Moniteau County Health Center reported it had received notification of another coronavirus-related death Tuesday morning. by Austin Hornbostel Published May. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Pintos rally but comeback falls short against Blair Oaks in nine innings The California Pintos baseball team (18-8) tied the game at 6 in the bottom of the seventh inning but ultimately lost to the No. by Kevin Labotka Published May. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Local News

Mid-Missouri woman dies in Morgan County wreck One person was killed in a four-vehicle wreck Monday morning between Tipton and Syracuse in Morgan County. by News Tribune Published May. 11 2021 @ 1:02pm

Missouri veterans medals programs expanded With Memorial Day coming up at the end of this month, the Missouri National Guard has announced new additions to its Veterans Recognition War Medallion Program. by Jeff Haldiman Published May. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

Applications available for fall elk-hunting permits The Missouri Department of Conservation reminds Missourians interested in hunting elk this fall to apply during May for one of five available permits. by CMNI staff Published May. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

Education

Russellville prom features 'A Night in Disguise' Cole R-1 High School held its prom April 24 with the theme "A Night in Disguise." by CMNI staff Published May. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

Area FFA students earn placements at state convention Area FFA participants earned placements in a number of events at Missouri FFA's 93rd annual state convention April 30 and May 1 on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. by Austin Hornbostel Published May. 5 2021 @ 12:05am

Sports

Adrenaline and focus A California youth is pursuing success, and finding it, in a sport that isn’t discussed quite as often as others in town — boxing. by Kevin [email protected] Published May. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

California golf finishes in first at district tournament The California Pintos boys golf team took home the Class 2 District 4 Tournament crown May 10, finishing in first place and seeing a pair of Pintos qualify for the state meet. by Kevin Labotka Published May. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

California track and field team hosts Tri-County Conference meet The California Pintos track and field team competed at the Tri-County Conference meet May 6.For the girls team, in the 100 meter dash: Gwendolyn Yarnell, 10th place, 14. Published May. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Features

Veteran worked with iconic Harrier aircraft during Marine Corps service Soon after graduating from high school in Alton, Illinois, in the spring of 1970, an 18-year-old Teddy Sigite received a letter stating that Uncle Sam had plans to bring him into the military through the draft. by Jeremy P. Amick, [email protected] Published May. 10 2021 @ 12:05am

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