Monday 13th October 2025
Authorities are asking the public’s help in getting to the bottom of a reported incident of vandalism at a Cooper County church.
According to the Cooper County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page, Mt. Zion Church on 4th Street in Bunceton was vandalized by graffiti on the night of Monday, October 31; the post says what was drawn on the front door of the church is “too disturbing to be seen or shared”.
No other information in the incident has been made available.
Officials are asking any Bunceton or area residents with information in the matter to come forward and contact the Cooper County Sheriff’s Department at 660-882-2771.
A Marshall man has been killed after a one-vehicle accident in Saline County on Tuesday.
According to trooper reports form the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it happened when 60-year-old Edward McDaniel was traveling westbound and reportedly suffered a medical episode. McDaniel’s pickup ran off the right side of the road, returned to the road and ran off the left side, where it hit a ditch and overturned.
McDaniel suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was later pronounced dead at a Columbia hospital. Patrol reports say the crash occurred at 1 p.m. on Missouri 240 at 240th Road.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by members of the Saline County Sheriff’s Department.
A Sedalia arts organization has several upcoming events planned for lovers of music, movies, and theatre.
The Hayden Liberty Center Association for the Arts will kick off its film series at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 4, with internationally renowned pianist Jeff Barnhart. Barnhart will accompany a variety of silent movies on the piano, along with sharing humorous stories and playing selections from his catalog of ragtime and jazz music.
On Saturday, November 5, the group will welcome in country singer, poet, and author Royal Wade Kimes for an evening of music. Kimes will pay tribute to American veterans at the show; Sedalia American roots band One Track Train will serve as the opening act. The evening begins at 7 p.m.
On Monday, November 14, the Liberty Center will play host to Troupe America’s Christmas musical comedy “Away in the Basement: A Church Ladies Basement Christmas”. The show marks the third installment of the popular Church Basement Ladies series. Performances will take place at 2 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available in advance or at the door at the Liberty Center located at 111 West 5th Street in Sedalia. For tickets or more information, call 660-827-3228 or visit www.lcaasedalia.com.
