California Democrat

Chamber sets sights on Christmas events The work continues for the California Area Chamber of Commerce.With the Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival now in the rear view, the Chamber will next set its sights on Christmas California Style. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

California FFA reports record-breaking barbecue California's FFA members set another record in community members served at the group's barbecue fundraiser earlier this month. by Kaden Quinn, [email protected] Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Son arraigned in death of 74-year-old father The California Police Department has identified the man found dead in his East Street apartment as the father of the man accused of the crime. by Kaden Quinn, [email protected] Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 8:05am

Lady Pintos softball season ends in first round district loss to Versailles As the season of fall athletics nears its end at California High School, teams like the Lady Pintos softball squad have had their sights set on bringing a district championship back to California. by Evan Holmes, [email protected] Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

New Centertown water tower close to being put into service A new water tower for Centertown is getting closer to being put into service.Adam Brown, of the Centertown Board of Trustees, said the 60,000-gallon tank was lifted into place at the end of last month, and sandblasting and painting are now taking place. by Jeff Haldiman Published Oct. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

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Endangered Silver Advisory issued for missing Kaiser woman The Miller County Sheriff's Department has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a missing adult who left her Kaiser residence early Wednesday morning. by Staff Reports Published Oct. 21 2021 @ 3:10am

Toys for Tots seeking new program coordinator for 2022 As Moniteau County's Toys for Tots program begins its preparation for the holiday season, there's another item on the agenda to prepare for looking beyond 2021 — finding a new coordinator. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

State Tech instructor paints lawns for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Attentive Moniteau County citizens may already have noticed some new lawn art popping up outside homes around the area this month. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

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Free Food Fridays help to feed local families New Beginnings Church on 401 Oak St. is working to help feed the families of their local community through their weekly Free Food Friday event. by Kaden Quinn, [email protected] Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Lt. Gov. Kehoe drops by Winding Road for Buy Missouri visit Winding Road Gifts & Interiors had an unexpected visitor last week — Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe.Owner Julie Bolinger was surprised when Kehoe and his staff showed up unannounced as part of his office's Buy Missouri Week 2021 business visit tour last Tuesday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

MRED programs nearing a return The Moniteau County Regional Economic Development Council is nearing a return for a pair of old programs. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Education

Russellville High School 'rocks through the ages' for Homecoming Russellville High School celebrated Homecoming Oct. 4-8 with the theme "Rockin' Through the Ages." Published Oct. 16 2021 @ 10:05pm

Sports

Lady Pintos volleyball upset by Fatima, but clinches top seed in district tournament California High School volleyball was back on the road last Tuesday night.This time, their schedule took them to the small town of Westphalia to take on the Fatima High School Lady Comets. by Evan Holmes, [email protected] Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Pintos fall at undefeated Hallsville California High School football was back in action on Friday night against another Tri-County Conference opponent. by Evan Holmes, [email protected] Published Oct. 19 2021 @ 11:05pm

Pintos defense shines as California charges past Eldon The California Pintos' quest for a Tri-County Conference title continued Friday night when they traveled to Eldon for a showdown with the Eldon High School Mustangs. by Evan Holmes, [email protected] Published Oct. 12 2021 @ 11:05pm

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