The start of the new year marks National Blood Donor Month – a time to celebrate those who generously roll up a sleeve to keep blood products stocked for hospitals providing critical care. As the busy holiday season winds down and the threat of severe winter weather and seasonal illness cases continue to rise, January can be a tough time for donors to make and keep appointments.
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By Star-Journal Staff
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1/12/23
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On Tuesday, the Human Resource Management Association of West Central Missouri hosted a free program in Sedalia Council Chambers on how employers can handle medical and recreational marijuana in the workplace.
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By Skye Melcher
skyem@sedaliademocrat.com
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1/12/23
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The following Warrensburg Middle School students were named to the honor roll for the second quarter for the 2022-23 school year.
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1/12/23
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New legislation that went into effect Jan. 1 makes it a crime to sleep on state lands. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed the controversial bill into law, a law which is now causing some concern in municipalities like Sedalia.
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By Chris Howell
chrish@sedaliademocrat.com
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1/12/23
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To have your event or meeting listed or changed, send details to news@warrensburgstarjournal.com or call 660-747-8123.
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings hosted five days a week at 300 W. Second St. …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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1/9/23
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IONIA — Local travel agent Jamie Anderson, owner of Anderson Designs Travel LLC, goes the extra mile to ensure her clients are well cared for — some of those miles include traveling to …
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By Faith Bemiss,
fbemiss@sedaliademocrat.com
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1/9/23
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WARRENSBURG — On Thursday, Dec. 15, Hank and Marilyn Hamann presented a $1,341 donation to the Warrensburg Tigers Den through the Todd Hamann Memorial Fund with the Warrensburg Schools …
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Contributed by the Warrensburg Schools Foundation.
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1/9/23
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Col. Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reported preliminary statistics related to the New Year’s holiday weekend.
According to a news release, two people …
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By Star-Journal Staff
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1/9/23
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Julianna C. Parker, 23, was arrested on Dec. 15 when officers were dispatched to a business on East Russell Avenue in reference to an assault. Parker was arrested on a charge of assault.
Noah …
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By Meliyah Venerable, meliyahv@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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1/9/23
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The University of Central Missouri’s Lifelong Learning Series will host a panel of local individuals, including Erica Jones Collins, social worker and community advocate; Andy Munsterman, …
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1/9/23
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The Optimist Club of Warrensburg is seeking nominations for its Teen of the Month award.
The club highlights a local teen each month based on their academic and community service activities. …
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1/9/23
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Moderate injuries, extensive damage in Jan. 7 wreck
Moderate injuries were reported in a single-vehicle wreck on Jan. 7 on northbound Route F.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports …
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Compiled by Meliyah Venerable
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1/9/23
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Going into his third term, state Rep. Rodger Reedy, R-Windsor, is ready to step into the 2023 Missouri legislative session in Jefferson City.
Reedy believes there will be several topics and …
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By Skye Melcher,
skyem@sedaliademocrat.com
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1/9/23
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WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Community Center celebrated “25 Years of Fun” on Thursday, Jan. 5. To mark the milestone anniversary, WCC hosted a celebration and opened the indoor …
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By Meliyah Venerable, meliyahv@warrensburgstarjournal.com
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1/9/23
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OSAGE BEACH — During the 55th annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show, junior beef cattle exhibitors were recognized for their hard work and success in the show …
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Contributed by the Missouri Cattlemen's Association
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1/9/23
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SEDALIA — Calvary Episcopal Church is participating in the National Day of Racial Healing slated for Tuesday, Jan. 17, the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Pastor Anne Kyle said this is …
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By Faith Bemiss,
fbemiss@sedaliademocrat.com
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1/9/23
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WARRENSBURG – An opportunity to engage individuals in a celebration of the life and work of civil rights leader and humanitarian Dr. Martin Luther King is planned as the University of Central Missouri, UCM-Lee’s Summit, and the local community host a number of events in January honoring King’s legacy.
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Contributed by the University of Central Missouri.
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1/5/23
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Each year, the Optimist International Foundation promotes both essay and oratorical scholarship contests. The Optimist Club of Warrensburg will again host local contests.
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1/5/23
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Pedestrian sustains moderate injuries in Jan. 2 incident
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Compiled by Meliyah Venerable
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1/5/23
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Before the August primary election, the state of Missouri went through a redistricting process that landed Johnson County in District 57, giving area citizens a new-to-them state representative.
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By Skye Melcher,
skyem@sedaliademocrat.com
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1/5/23
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