Garrett Fuller | Stories

Karen’s Tribe seeks to help local resident battling cancer Sometimes recovery takes a tribe.Karen Dameron learned in June her Hodgkin's Lymphoma had return. And, she would soon learn her treatments in St. Louis were not fully covered through insurance.So ... September 21, 2022

California Elementary honors grandparents Grandparents joined third grade students for activities Friday during Grandparents Day at California Elementary School.    Democrat photo/Garrett Fuller — Daisy Johnson, left, a t... September 21, 2022

Students of the Week honored at California Elementary     Democrat photo/Garrett Fuller — Kindergarteners Jackson Hamm, from left, Logan Werdehausen, Radley Moss, Axli Kiesling and Landon Elliott pose for a photo Friday (Sept. 16, 20... September 21, 2022

Russellville student wins state essay contest A Russellville student has been rewarded for getting out of her comfort zone.Emily Jurgle, a senior at Russellville High School, won the state-level contest after her 450-500 word essay for the Americ... September 17, 2022

California grocery store purchased by Nebraska chain A California grocery store has changed hands, and lower prices come with that change.B&R Stores, Inc., of Lincoln, Nebraska recently completed the purchase of C&R Markets, a regional grocery s... September 14, 2022

Sheriff office receives donated toys Santa Claus visited the Moniteau County Sheriff's Office early this year.The "Santa Claus" was Dollar General, which donated 200-250 toys to the office, which in turn donated the toys to... September 14, 2022

4-H clubs honor local heroes Blue skies and mild temperatures made the perfect day for a ceremony to honor local heroes.Members from six Moniteau County 4-H clubs -- Twin City 4-H, Busy Bee 4-H, Eager Eagles 4-H, Shamrock 4-H, Sh... September 14, 2022

Tipton children raise $2,000 for Shop With A Cop fund Ryder Bracht, from left, Moniteau County Sheriff Tony Wheatley and Owen Crane pose together Thursday as the 8-year-old duo submit their donations for the Shop With A Cop fund at the Moniteau County Sh... September 14, 2022

Tacos for scholarships Linda Bestgen, right, watches as Tina Wilde, left, and Barb Cornine make tacos for her order Wednesday during the California Fraternal Order of Eagles scholarship taco dinner at the Eagles club. Last ... September 14, 2022

Local market purchased by Nebraska chain A California grocery store has changed hands, and lower prices come with that change. B&R Stores, Inc., of Lincoln, Nebraska recently completed the purchase of C&R Markets, a regional grocery ... September 14, 2022

Clarksburg C-II breakfast honors grandparents Democrat photo/Garrett FullerShelley Edwards, left, smiles as grandchild Raelynn Edwards, 5, sips on orange juice Friday during the grandparents' breakfast at Clarksburg C-II School. Carrie Long, ... September 14, 2022

Eagles Club makes donation to Shop With A Cop fund It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas.The Moniteau County Sheriff Office collects donations for its annual "Shop With A Cop" program year round.The sheriff's office ... September 7, 2022

Kliever man meets girl he rescued 25 years ago KLIEVER, Mo. -- Miracles can happen.Winston "Joe" Blakely Jr., said he was fortunate to be involved in one.Blakely, a Kliever resident, said he was in the right place at the right time (25 y... September 7, 2022

California residents preserve history through cemetery maintenance Chaz Elliott is no stranger to cemeteries.After following in his family's footsteps and working for others in the funeral business for years, he decided to go solo three years ago by purchasing a ... August 31, 2022

California native musician returned to play The Tipsy Cow As a child, Pat Kay would eat at Willy's Pizza with his family.The California native and half of music duo The Kay Brothers returned to the former pizzeria, which now houses The Tipsy Cow steakhou... August 31, 2022

California school board tackles last-minute items for 2022-23 year The California R-1 Board of Education met its state requirement to implement a COVID-19 return-to-school plan with only a few days to spare.The board approved a Safe Return to In-Person and Continuity... August 24, 2022

Luetkemeyer visits California U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer attended a luncheon Aug. 10 at Sweet Chipotle Catering in California. The Republican represents Missouri's Third District, which includes Moniteau County, in the Unite... August 17, 2022

Art Hall entries displayed at the Moniteau County Fair Projects from area 4-H and FFA members were displayed Aug. 1 in the lower level of Centennial Hall at the Moniteau County Fair in California.See the California Democrat e-Edition for Aug. 17, 2022, fo... August 17, 2022

Pool committee discusses California pool replacement California considers closing its pool to free up money for a new pool facility.California Mayor Richard Green said during an Aug. 9 pool committee meeting the city may need to close the indoor pool to... August 17, 2022

Los Moralitos Circus brings new entertainment to fair Fairgoers watched the Los Moralitos Circus perform at Sappington Arena during the Moniteau County Fair in California.    Democrat photo/Garrett Fuller: A member of the Los Moralitos Cir... August 17, 2022

Former PE teacher-turned-administrator finds new home at California Elementary School A seventh grade physical education teacher sparked Jennifer Juergensmeyer's desire to become a teacher.The California Elementary School principal, and Iberia native, said she had a sense she wante... August 17, 2022

Prairie Home school welcomes new administration, remodeling Prairie Home is completing projects to help keep children safer in school.Jordan Hoecker, the new superintendent of The Prairie Home R-V School District, said the school is finishing construction proj... August 10, 2022

California schools welcome new leaders, CES/CMS addition California Elementary and Middle schools have made a new connection.That's not all that's new in the California R-1 School District this year.New administration across the district complement ... August 10, 2022

Russellville welcomes new school superintendent, high school administration As Russellville High School takes in seventh- and eighth-grade students this year, it is filling "every nook and cranny."New leadership must help ease the transition.The Cole R-1 School Dist... August 10, 2022

Basketball tournament honors fallen Pinto For Lucas Oswald, basketball was life.Twenty-one teams of area basketball players between ages of 10 and 18 gathered to compete and raise money for a youth sports camp.The teams participated in the se... August 3, 2022

Back to School Fair prepares area children for return to classrooms As summer vacation comes to a close for area students, one local nonprofit is helping students prepare for the upcoming school year.The Moniteau County Alliance for Kids hosted its annual Back to Scho... August 3, 2022

Happy Hollow Farm provides twist in local agriculture LUPUS, Mo. -- A Moniteau County farm offers organic options for locals. Drive down miles of gravel roads north of Jamestown and you will find Happy Hollow Farm, an 82-acre farm with 11 acres for organ... July 27, 2022

California School Board welcomes back familiar face A California native marked his return last week with a presentation to the school.The meeting was a first for Superintendent Daniel Williams, who left California five years ago after a stint as princi... July 27, 2022

Russellville Indians achievement recognized by Royals RUSSELLVILLE, Mo. --About a month after winning their first state title for Class 2 baseball, the Russellville Indians took the field for recognition.But not just any field.The Indians were one of six... July 20, 2022

Card tournament helps senior center The California Nutrition Center put "fun" in fundraising with a card game tournament Friday night.About 30 area residents tried their hand at Pitch, a popular trick-taking card game dating t... July 13, 2022

Stories by Garrett Fuller