California Democrat

Chamber discusses final details for Ham & Turkey Celebration The California Area Chamber of Commerce met last week to discuss a number of upcoming events, including this weekend's Ozark Ham & Turkey "Celebration." by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

Jamestown school board discusses virtual learning plan The Jamestown C-1 School Board of Education met Thursday, Sept. 10 to discuss the district's virtual learning plan as well as the progress of the new nurse's station. by Paula Tredway Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:05am

California's schools manage through pandemic California's schools have been able to manage through the pandemic and open their doors."We have had a great start to the new school year," superintendent Dwight Sanders said. by Paula Tredway Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:04am

VFW to host 2020 POW/MIA Observance for those still missing California's VFW and the Tipton American Legion Post will be hosting a National POW/MIA Observance at 4 p. by Paula Tredway Published Sep. 16 2020 @ 12:00am

Barnett man injured in motorcycle wreck The crash occurred Monday night on Route W in Morgan County. Published Sep. 15 2020 @ 10:27am

Air Force veteran flew rescue missions stateside and in Vietnam War Walter Shull became interested in aviation after his parents purchased for him and his twin brother flight training hours at the airport in Jefferson City while they were still in high school. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 11:52pm

Eldon man charged with murder after hostage situation A 57-year-old Eldon man has been charged with first-degree murder after officers from several Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies and Missouri Highway Patrol SWAT responded to a hostage situation Sept. Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County reports COVID-19 outbreak at Tipton Correctional Center An outbreak of new active coronavirus cases among incarcerated individuals at Tipton Correctional Center was confirmed by the Moniteau County Health Center in its COVID-19 case update for Thursday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 10 2020 @ 5:00pm

California Elementary School unveils first STEM education SmartLab in Missouri A number of special guests, including Gov. Mike Parson, were on hand Wednesday afternoon as California Elementary School unveiled a brand new STEM education SmartLab — the first in the state of Missouri. by Austin Hornbostel Published Sep. 9 2020 @ 11:31pm