Mr. Wayne Alan Distler, 59, Bonnots Mill, died Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at University Hospital, Columbia. He is survived by his father: Vincent Distler of Taos; siblings: Leigh Ann Eastman (Mike) ...

Gail A. (Meltabarger) Wolverton, 66, of California, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her residence. Survivors include: her husband, Donald Wolverton of the home; her late husband, James ...

California FFA President Brayden Hallford is the Area VIII Star in Agribusiness. Program adviser Gary Reichel explained Hallford was selected by a panel of agriculture teachers based on a point system ...

A new child care center welcomes its director amid an upcoming open house. Carlie Bleich joins Childcare Village Inc. as its first director. According to a previous Democrat article, "Moniteau County ...

A California High School agriculture teacher has been named a semifinalist for Missouri FFA Foundation's inaugural Golden Owl Award. Of 400 nominated agriculture educators throughout the state, Gary ...

The Schuberts are a family that has made their mark in Mid-Missouri and states such as Texas and Colorado, often clinging to a cross-generational work ethic and interest in agricultural endeavors.

California High School Pintos wrestling took on 15 other schools Friday and Saturday in the Class 2 District 3 Tournament at Seneca. When it was all said and done, California had three wrestlers ...

California R-I School District is looking to become more secure. Assistant Superintendent Matt Abernathy spoke about a potential partnership with Tech Electronics, of St. Louis, to evaluate security ...

California Lady Pintos basketball moved into last week on the cusp of winning their second straight Tri County Conference title. In order to do so, they had to win games at Blair Oaks and Eldon. In ...

Thursday, Feb. 20 - JV girls basketball won at Blair Oaks 38-7. Varsity girls basketball won at Blair Oaks 59-17. Friday, Feb. 21 - JV girls basketball won vs. Bunceton 60-37. Freshman boys basketball ...

At the Blair Oaks game on Monday, the Pintos went into the game as the underdogs. They put forth a strong effort, but Blair ...