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Remaining bond issue construction affected by weather The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met Feb. 18 to discuss resignations, new contracts and bond issue updates. by Paula Tredway Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 12:05am

From boat captain to associate circuit judge Heather Miller will fill the associate circuit judge vacancy created by the election of Aaron Koeppen to circuit judge by Austin Hornbostel Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 12:05am

Chamber honors citizen, business, volunteer of the year The California Area Chamber of Commerce presented its Citizen, Business and Volunteer of the Year awards at the Chamber's regular monthly meeting last Thursday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Feb. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Recommendations issued following CPD review The City of California Board of Aldermen met for a special session, during which it was presented with findings from the consultant hired last month to perform a review of the California Police Department's operations. by Austin Hornbostel Published Feb. 17 2021 @ 12:00am

Pintos lose tough game against Blair Oaks The California Pintos girls basketball team (12-8) lost a close matchup Feb. 19 to the Blair Oaks Falcons (10-10), falling 44-38. by Kevin Labotka Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 12:05am

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Volunteer, Citizen, Business of the Year recipients reflect on honor On Feb. 11, the California Area Chamber of Commerce presented its annual Volunteer, Citizen and Business of the Year awards to this year's winners — Volunteers of the Year Dan and Carol Mesey with Moniteau County Toys for Tots, Citizen of the Year Allen Smith, and Business of the Year Leeper Auto Repair. by Paula Tredway Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 12:05am

3 arrested after attempted assault in Moniteau County Three people were arrested after a reported incident involving attempted assault with a motor vehicle in Moniteau County last week. Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 12:05am

Russellville girls win in low-scoring affair against Chamois The Russellville Indians girls basketball team (12-8) won Feb. 18, besting the Chamois Pirates (7-8) in a comfortable — albeit low-scoring — 43-17 victory. by Kevin Labotka Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 12:05am

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Russellville woman arrested for illegal drugs The Moniteau County Sheriff's Department recently arrested a Russellville woman for possession of illegal drugs. Published Feb. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Missouri Century Farm applications open If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1921, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm. by Staff reports Published Feb. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Sports

California falls to Blair Oaks The California Pintos boys basketball team (8-14) lost Feb. 20 to the Blair Oaks Falcons (18-4) by a score of 71-40. by Kevin Labotka Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 12:05am

Defense a key for Eagles heading into districts With the district tournament here at last, the Jamestown Eagles boys basketball team (10-9) is looking to continue its momentum. by Kevin Labotka Published Feb. 24 2021 @ 12:05am

Burger and Davis have experience of a lifetime at Blue Grey All-American game California Pintos football players Garrett Burger and Bryant Davis, both linebackers, participated in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl game Jan. 25 at the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium. by Kevin Labotka Published Feb. 17 2021 @ 12:05am

Features

Local woman follows in footsteps of father by enlisting in Marine Corps Graduating from Jefferson City High School in 1999, Carrie McIlwain initially attended college but soon shifted direction after visiting with a Marine Corps recruiter. by Jeremy P. Amick, [email protected] Published Feb. 22 2021 @ 12:05am

Guardsman achieved rank of colonel, commanded battalion in Iraq Larry Stegeman believed that after graduating in 1979 from Helias Catholic High School, it was time to go to work, while pursuing a college education and military service were the least of his interests. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Feb. 15 2021 @ 12:05am

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