California Democrat

California Elementary PTO to host back-to-back food drives California Elementary School's PTO is hosting back-to-back food drives, one this weekend and the other during the next school week, to help families in the community this holiday season. by Austin Hornbostel Published Dec. 4 2020 @ 1:30pm

California businesses gear up for Christmas promotions this weekend This weekend, businesses around California are ready for the holiday season.Though some businesses are keeping their holiday promotions limited to just the weekend in traditional Christmas California Style fashion, others plan to continue the holiday cheer all month long. by Paula Tredway Published Dec. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Though scaled down, Christmas California Style still set for Saturday While not outright canceled Saturday, Christmas California Style is yet another community event that will look slightly different this year thanks to the ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic. by Austin Hornbostel Published Dec. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Active COVID-19 cases in Moniteau County begin to decline Though still prevalent in Moniteau County, active coronavirus cases among residents have dropped below 100 for the first time since Oct. by Austin Hornbostel Published Dec. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

New California antique destination ready for the holidays The Milkbarn has now been open for about a month, and the business is already ready for the holidays. by Paula Tredway Published Dec. 2 2020 @ 12:05am

Young deer hunters set record in 2020 season Young hunters ages 6-15 killed 3,899 deer during Missouri's late youth portion of the 2020 deer hunting season Nov. Published Dec. 1 2020 @ 12:05am

Russellville church celebrates history, vitality, future Members of St. Michael Catholic Church in Russellville share about its interesting history. by Jay Nies, The Catholic Missourian Published Nov. 30 2020 @ 11:38pm

Veteran drafted in Vietnam era served with Army Hometown News Center For 40 years, Mike Henry has been a fixture at the American Legion Post 5 in Jefferson City. Having served in several capacities to include post commander, volunteering for dinners and barbecues in addition to working as a bartender, he is not only a widely recognized face within the post, but comes from the military background of being drafted during the Vietnam War. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Nov. 30 2020 @ 12:05am

Mental health services reaching Missouri consumers through federal program Data show a program intended to improve access to mental health and addiction care in Missouri is effective. by Joe Gamm Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:05am

KC area woman seriously injured in Morgan County crash Amy M. Larabee, 43, of Overland Park, Kansas, was seriously injured Friday morning when the 2019 Nissan Sentra she was driving went off the road and hit a ditch and numerous trees. by News Tribune Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:00am

Jamestown man seriously injured in Moniteau County crash Sean P. Boettcher, 41, of Jamestown, was seriously injured Friday afternoon when the 1999 Chevrolet Malibu he was driving went off the road and struck a tree. by News Tribune Published Nov. 29 2020 @ 12:00am

California man killed in Moniteau County collision A Mid-Missouri man was killed Tuesday morning in a head-on collision in Moniteau County. Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 10:15am

Camdenton man hurt in Morgan County wreck The driver's car ran off Missouri 5 near Laurie and overturned. by News Tribune Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 10:13am

Missouri hunters take 176,000+ deer in November firearms season Deer hunters in Missouri harvested 176,604 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season. Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 9:55am

Despite recent spike, health center optimistic COVID-19 cases will decline Despite the recent spike in coronavirus cases, the Moniteau County Health Center remains optimistic the number of active cases will continue to decrease after hitting an all-time single day high earlier this month. by Austin Hornbostel Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Gas leak causes brief road closure in California A gas leak led to a roadway shutdown in California for part of the day Monday.At around 11:30 a.m. Monday, an Ameren Missouri contractor was boring a new gas line into a building as part of a five-year gas renewal project. by Austin Hornbostel Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

California Schools to adopt new mask mandate upon in-person return The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met Nov. 18 to discuss updates on the district's ongoing bond issue projects and what students can expect when returning in December. by Paula Tredway Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County Library to begin requiring masks The Moniteau County Library board met Wednesday, Nov. 18 to discuss new property and the coronavirus. by Paula Tredway Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Jamestown C-1 to require masks upon return to in-person instruction Masks will be required at the Jamestown C-1 School following a return to in-person instruction at the end of the month, superintendent Gretchen Guitard announced Friday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

She was 'one of a kind' Even more than a month on from her death, Dianna Effner's impact on the community and world is still felt in Moniteau County. by Paula Tredway Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 12:05am

Missouri State Parks closing indoor spaces Missouri State Parks will temporarily close indoor spaces, including visitor centers, nature centers, museums and offices, beginning this week. by News Tribune Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 3:30pm

Under 'extreme risk' COVID-19 classification, Moniteau County issues health advisories The Moniteau County Health Center issued a public health warning Monday, as Moniteau County currently is classified by the state of Missouri as an "extreme risk" county. by Austin Hornbostel Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 12:20pm

Marine Corps veteran shares story of service in Persian Gulf War The Persian Gulf War was a swift victory with a low casualty rate, which is why U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rob Relford II believes it has essentially become a forgotten conflict. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 12:05am