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Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe sits at his desk on Thursday, Aug. 24. Wolfe will retire at the end of the year but said he’ll miss the people and the friends he’s made.
Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe to retire
SEDALIA — After almost two decades of working for the Missouri State Fair, Mark Wolfe, who’s been the director for 15 of those years, will retire at the end of the year. Looking back, he said he will miss the people, but he and his wife, Julie, still plan to volunteer each year. more
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Alley Cats co-owners Miranda and Sterling Wahn stand inside the newly renovated bowling alley on Thursday, Aug. 24. After months of work, the new Warrensburg business opened Aug. 18.
New bowling alley, Alley Cats, is officially open
WARRENSBURG — After eight months of renovations, Alley Cats is open. more
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Hope Outdoors to host gala to send children to summer camp
WARRENSBURG — The Christian-based nonprofit Hope Outdoors Central Missouri Chapter and Arising Hope Ministries are hosting a Gala event, “Hope Arises,” on Thursday, Nov. 30 at Milestones Barn in Warrensburg. more
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2022 Run for Freedom participants pose with their medals. The 2023 5K and 10K will be hosted Saturday, Sept. 23.
Missouri Veterans Home to host Run for Freedom
WARRENSBURG — The Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg will host the 21st annual Run for Freedom 5K and 10K at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. more
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Warrensburg School District announces early dismissals due to heat
The Warrensburg R-VI School District will start the school year with early dismissals due to forecasted extreme heat. more
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The Holden Saddle Club wraps up the end of the parade during the 2022 Holden Street Fair. The club does trail rides and has a show every month. File photo by Meliyah Venerable | Star-Journal
Holden Street Fair returns this weekend
HOLDEN — The Holden Street Fair is back. The theme this year is “Stars, Striped and Country Nights.” The fair begins on Thursday, Aug. 24 and will run through Saturday, Aug. 26. more
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State Rep. Richard Brown, D-Kansas City, smiles as he waits to speak to the Johnson County Democrats on Thursday, Aug. 17 at Heroes.
Missouri Lieutenant Governor candidate visits Warrensburg
WARRENSBURG — State Rep. Richard Brown, D-Kansas City, attended the Johnson County Democrats monthly meeting on Thursday, Aug. 17. more
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Two EMS volunteers exit the Missouri State Fair Fire Department on Friday, Aug. 18. The Department is active only for the 10 days of the Fair each year. MSF Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Roy Pennington said around 100 volunteers from various Missouri agencies were helping this year.
Missouri State Fair Fire/EMS, a network of care
SEDALIA — Missouri State Fair visitors can rest assured that a network of medical care is available while they are on the fairgrounds during the 11 days of the Fair. more
From left, Warrensburg Main Street employees Monica Mitcheltree, Jamie DeBacker, Jill Purvis and Maggie Burgin stand in front of the Historic Star Theater in downtown Warrensburg.
Warrensburg Main Street receives Star Theater
WARRENSBURG — The historic Star Theater, 112 W. Pine St. in downtown Warrensburg, was recently donated to Warrensburg Main Street. more
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Eric Kearney, owner of Scales and Tails of Chilhowee, stands in front of the Johnson County Courthouse recently with two of his snakes. 
Breaking the stigma: Kearney educates about snakes through Scales and Tails of Chilhowee
CHILHOWEE — Eric Kearney has found a passion for raising, breeding and showing his snake collection. more
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District recognizes Special Education Program for IDEA assessment
WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg R-VI School District recognized Shelbie Dalton and the Special Education Program for receiving all 4’s on the the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) assessment done by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. more
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City Council receives final budget presentation, reaches lease agreement with WAR
WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg City Council heard the final presentation for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget during the Monday, Aug. 14 council meeting. Finance Director Marcella McCoy presented a wrap of the past budget work session to the board with finalized numbers. more
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Willie Taylor, owner of All-Starz Barbershop, cuts hair during the shop's Back 2 School event on Monday, Aug. 14.
Back 2 School: All-Starz hosts annual back to school event
WARRENSBURG — All-Starz Barbershop hosted its seventh annual Back 2 School event on Monday, Aug. 14. The event allows children and students to receive free haircuts, shoes and school supplies. more
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From left, Pennsylvania Congressman G.T. Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Missouri Congressman Mark Alford listen Monday as Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe addresses media at the Missouri State Fair Nucor Pavilion. Photo by Chris Howell | Sedalia Democrat
Farm Bill listening session gives Missouri ag producers the microphone
SEDALIA —A listening session was hosted Monday morning, Aug. 14 at the Nucor Pavilion on the Missouri State Fairgrounds with the special guests being Missouri farmers, ranchers, and ag producers. more
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Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn looks at Gov. Mike Parson as they both laugh during her remarks at the Opening Day Ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 10 on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia.
Missouri State Fair opens with focus on agriculture
SEDALIA – The 121st Missouri State Fair is now underway, celebrating agriculture with the theme “Where Traditions Grow.” more
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In the next few years, Hawthorne Park in Warrensburg will be home to a new sensory garden as part of a partnership with Johnson County Board of Services and Warrensburg Parks and Recreation.
Increasing Inclusion: Johnson County Board of Services to add sensory garden to Hawthorne Park
WARRENSBURG — Johnson County Board of Services is partnering with Warrensburg Parks and Recreation to add a sensory garden to Hawthorne Park. more
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The bipartisan resolution team, Christina Abbot-Marks, Kim Holger, Dale Jarman and Dale Chaney, along with Johnson County Clerk Diane Thompson, counts ballots just after the Elks Lodge polling location closed on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Due to having only one ballot issue exclusive to Warrensburg voters, the team counted ballots by hand rather than using electronic equipment.
Warrensburg voters approve issuance of sewer revenue bonds
WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg voters voted “yes” for the issuance of sewer revenue bonds on the special election ballot on Tuesday, Aug. 8. more
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Heather Lynn became the executive director of Child Safe of Central Missouri in May, bringing decades of experience working with the state Children's Division. Photo by Nicole Cooke | Sedalia Democrat
Child Safe welcomes new executive director
SEDALIA — Child Safe of Central Missouri welcomed a new executive director earlier this summer. more
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Darby Davis stands behind the counter of her shop, Moonlit Petrichor, which has undergone many changes throughout her year of business. "It is one of the best smelling shops you can walk into," Davis said. "We are inclusive and accepting of everybody. We also try to keep the vibes nice and relaxing around here."
Moonlit Petrichor gears up for first anniversary celebration
WARRENSBURG – Moonlit Petrichor owner Darby Davis is gearing up for a celebration with her customers and to celebrate the past year of achievements. more
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Country music star Tyler Hubbard will kick off Missouri State Fair Grandstand performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10. Hubbard spoke with the Sedalia Democrat this week about his solo, "Summer Headline Tour." Photo courtesy of Tyler Hubbard
Tyler Hubbard tells a piece of his story with solo tour
Country music star Tyler Hubbard will open the Missouri State Fair Grandstand performances this year with his solo "Summer Headline Tour" Thursday, Aug. 10. The band Parmalee will open for Hubbard that evening. more
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