California Democrat

2 injured in Morgan County wreck Two men from Versailles were hurt in a one vehicle crash Monday night in Morgan County. Published Jul. 7 2020 @ 7:43am

10 new COVID-19 cases reported in Moniteau County Moniteau County's active COVID-19 cases have jumped to 14 as of Monday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jul. 6 2020 @ 2:30pm

Man nearly drowns, arrested at Lake A Chesterfield man was arrested for resisting arrest after he almost drowned Friday night during an incident at the Lake of the Ozarks. Published Jul. 5 2020 @ 9:13am

Eldon woman hurt in Cole County crash The injured driver was flown to a Columbia hospital following the crash that ejected her from her car. Published Jul. 5 2020 @ 8:51am

Cargill chips in Cargill Cares Food Bank and the Moniteau County Health Center were each the recipient of a generous donation last week. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Community COVID-19 testing results in just 1 positive The community coronavirus testing event held at First Baptist Church in California earlier this month resulted in just one positive test, according to information shared by the Moniteau County Health Department on social media last week. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Testing planned this month for local correctional centers With no cases of COVID-19 found among offenders or staff, visiting resumed last week at Algoa Correctional Center — with restrictions. by Phillip Sitter Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County contributes toward statewide Bicentennial projects Moniteau County has been contributing toward statewide projects recognizing the upcoming state Bicentennial. Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

PSC sets intervention deadline in Spire Missouri case Spire Missouri, Inc. (Spire East and Spire West) has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking a depreciation authority order establishing a new annual depreciation rate for smart meter devices. Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

After nearly 50 years, local beautician retires After a near half-century career, a California beauty shop fixture is set to start enjoying her retirement. by Paula Tredway Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Unemployment requirements set to return July 5 With the state now fully reopened, the requirements for unemployment benefits that were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to be reinstated July 5. Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

School board approves 2020-21 budget The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met June 24 to participate in a budget workshop for setting the 2019-2020 budget to actual and approving the new budget for the 2020-2021 school year. by Paula Tredway Published Jul. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Priest accused of misconduct resigns position Although allegations against a Catholic priest from the Diocese of Jefferson City could not be corroborated, he has agreed to resign as pastor of a Mid-Missouri parish. by Joe Gamm Published Jun. 30 2020 @ 12:05am

Barnett man arrested for growing marijuana A Barnett man was arrested Friday for allegedly growing marijuana in a residence.Deputies went to a residence on Morgan Road outside of High Point looking to locate a woman, Megan Marler, who allegedly had multiple felony warrants for her arrest out of Miller County, according to Moniteau County Sheriff's Department reports. Published Jun. 30 2020 @ 12:05am

Tax deadline approaching The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers and businesses that 2019 income tax liabilities as well as postponed April 15 and June 15, 2020, estimated tax payments are due July 15. Published Jun. 30 2020 @ 12:00am

Cole County confirms 11 active COVID cases Cole County is reporting double-digit active COVID-19 cases for the first time in several weeks. by Jeff Haldiman Published Jun. 29 2020 @ 11:36pm

2 hurt in Cole County crash Two people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Cole County. Published Jun. 29 2020 @ 3:30pm

Hy-Vee, Aldi recall bagged salads Hy-Vee and Aldi are recalling bagged salads manufactured by Fresh Express due to the potential that they may be contaminated with Cyclospora. by News Tribune Published Jun. 29 2020 @ 3:00pm

Tuskegee Airman veteran to speak at Salute to America opening ceremony His hair may have grayed and his "ol' knees have tightened up a little," but 97-year-old James Shipley, of Tipton, clearly recalls many of the details of his service with an all-black fighter squadron in World War II, an experience that bestowed him and his military colleagues with coveted titles of "Tuskegee Airmen" and "Redtails." by Jeremy P. Amick Published Jun. 28 2020 @ 11:18pm

Mid-Missouri road work for June 29-July 3 The following is the Missouri Department of Transportation's listing of planned general highway maintenance and construction work in the Mid-Missouri area for June 29-July 3. Published Jun. 28 2020 @ 12:00am

Two hurt in Miller County motorcycle wreck Two people were hurt after crashing their motorcycle early Thursday morning in Miller County. Published Jun. 25 2020 @ 11:45am

Maclay Home to host 38th annual ice cream social Plans are underway for the 38th annual Fourth of July Ice Cream Social to be on the grounds of the historic Maclay Home in Tipton. Published Jun. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Despite June election failure, CRFD hoping to secure future tax increase Though it failed to pass in the June 2 municipal election, the California Rural Fire District still hopes to aim for a future tax increase to help bolster a tight budget. by Austin Hornbostel Published Jun. 24 2020 @ 12:05am