California Democrat

California extends school closure through May 4 California public schools will remain closed until May 4. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 3 2020 @ 10:40am

Ambulance board discusses COVID-19 procedures The Mid-Mo Ambulance District Board of Directors held a special meeting via conference call March 24 to discuss its procedures for protecting patients and district employees during the coronavirus pandemic. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Parson appoints Oerly as assessor Gov. Mike Parson appointed Marcy Oerly as Moniteau County Assessor last Wednesday morning.Oerly has resided in the county for 30 years with her husband, Mark Oerly, a veterinarian at California Veterinary Clinic. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

California facilities aim to protect seniors from pandemic The ripple effect of coronavirus on Mid-Missouri's senior population has been one of the quickest products of its already rapid spread. by Austin Hornbostel Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Area basketball players earn media All-District honors Athletes from around the area earned media All-District honors for basketball following the winter sports season. Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

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Mid-Missouri coronavirus-related school closings, announcements The following are Mid-Missouri school cancellations and announcements related to the coronavirus outbreak. Published Apr. 3 2020 @ 12:05am

2 arrested following pursuit Two people were arrested Wednesday following a pursuit with law officers ending in Moniteau County. Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 5:56am

St. Mary's hospitals seek donations as pandemic deepens As the coronavirus spreads through Central Missouri, SSM Health St. Mary's hospitals in Jefferson City and Mexico are trying to stock up on in-demand supplies. by Joe Gamm Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:55am

Local News

Subsidized child care to receive payments The Missouri Department of Social Services is making additional changes to support Child Care Subsidy Program providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. by News Tribune Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:00am

2 children injured in Tuesday crash Two children from California were injured in a one-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Moniteau County.Missouri Highway Patrol reports show the crash occurred at 8:45 p. by News Tribune Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:00am

Social Security, Supplemental Security Income payments to continue Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. by News Tribune Published Apr. 2 2020 @ 12:00am

Education

Local Catholic schools to stay closed through April 30 Bishop Shawn McKnight issued a formal decree which restricts public gatherings to help curb the spread of COVID-19. by Layne Stracener Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 11:00am

Lincoln University scholarship deadline extended Lincoln University students have extra time to apply for scholarship funds from the 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation Inc. Published Mar. 31 2020 @ 12:05am

State Tech restricts employee travel after Cole County order State Technical College of Missouri has barred non-essential personnel from traveling from Cole County to the school's campus in Linn, after Cole County enacted a stay-at-home order last week. by News Tribune Published Mar. 30 2020 @ 11:28pm

Sports

With season postponed, Jamestown track and field adjusts With Jamestown High School closed through at least April 13 due to the coronavirus pandemic and all after school activities being canceled, the virus has made a big impact on the school's spring sports teams. by Kevin Labotka Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Pintos JV boys earn hard-fought victory over Blair Oaks The California JV boys basketball team earned a hard-fought victory Feb. 18 against the Blair Oaks Falcons in one of its final games of the season. by Chris Cassil Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

California teams find ways to keep athletes ready while season is postponed With the start of the spring sports season delayed until April due to the coronavirus pandemic, California Pintos spring sports teams have all been affected by the news. by Kevin Labotka Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Features

Former New Yorker builds military career in Missouri National Guard Sharon Dixon Bostwick graduated in 1992 from Union College in Schenectady, New York, earning her degree in electrical engineering. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Mar. 29 2020 @ 11:17pm

Veteran's career spans U.S. Army, Army Reserve and Missouri National Guard Military service has become a perpetual legacy in the family of Matthew Reed. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 11:54pm

Is it flu? Is it COVID-19? Some confusion exists about what a person's symptoms may mean, with a number of things affecting respiratory systems right now. by Joe Gamm Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 12:05am

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