I was born Oct. 7, 1938 at Bothwell Hospital. I attended Washington Elementary and Smith-Cotton High School. I joined the United States Navy in 1955, and served on four WWll era Destroyers during my active career in the Navy. I am retired Navy with 24 years of service in the regular navy and the reserve force. I have worked in real estate sales, mobile home sales and a lot of laborer type jobs. I retired from Payless Cashways as a dock worker, and machine operator in 2001 when they went out of business. I have written columns for the Sedalia Democrat, and the Sedalia News Journal and two books “Unhurried Days” and “Looking Back Again.” I have worked in Radio for over 10 years as a newsman and on-air columnist. I have been married to Marlene (Yahne) Miller for 53 years, and we have three children, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. I am currently working on a fiction book of short stories.
Jack Miller
Sedalia Police Crime Reports: Morning of July 15, 2013
The following Sedalia Police crime reports are from the morning of July 15, 2013.
Sedalia STING Unit Find Meth and Illegal Prescription Pills on South Osage
Just after 4:00 this morning (July 4), the Sedalia Police Department STING unit served a no-knock search warrant along with other officers at Apt. 1 at 1319 South Osage. Upon entry to the apartment, officers located one adult and one child. The press release states the adult resisted arrest but was eventually taken into custody without injury.
Sedalia STING Unit Serves Warrant on South Montgomery, Finds Crack Cocaine
At 5:53 this morning (July 3), the Sedalia Police STING unit and other officers served a search warrant at 1702 South Montgomery. Upon arrival, officers located crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia and drug packaging supplies.
Sedalia Police Searching for Armed Burglary Suspect
Around 3:50 this morning (June 25), the Sedalia police responded to a home in the 700 block of East 9th on a burglary call. The victim said he had been unable to sleep and heard a noise in the back room of the house. When the victim investigated the noise, he found the white male suspect with a firearm hiding in the house.
Best Things to Do on July 4th in Sedalia
It’s time for Sedalia to make plans for the 4th of July celebrations again this year, there are two events that will make the planning easier.
Smoking Ban Passes at Sedalia City Council Meeting With 6-2 Vote
There was a surprising turn at last night’s Sedalia City Council meeting as the smoking ban, which had been so hotly contested by two factions of the council over the past few months, passed with a 6-2 vote.
Jack Miller: Why I Support Sedalia’s Proposed Smoking Ban [OPINION]
While I attempt to stay as neutral as possible on issues I cover for the news, sometimes comments on an issue beg to be addressed. One of those issues is the smoking ban, that has been cussed and discussed to death both in the city council meetings and in the media, including in my news reports.
Sedalia Parks Department Dedicates New T-Ball Fields at Katy Park
At 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening (May 29), the Sedalia Parks Department dedicated two T-Ball Fields at Katy Park. The fields are the Lonnie E. Schott Memorial Field and the Bill G. Arnold Memorial Field.
Sedalia Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint in June
A recent press release from the Sedalia Police Department this states the department will be conducting a “DWI” checkpoint within the Sedalia city limits during the month of June. The sobriety checkpoint will be set up at an undisclosed location.
Councilman Larry Stevenson Epitomizes Unprofessionalism at Sedalia City Council Meeting [OPINION] [VIDEO]
I would like to state first, that this is a personal opinion, and anyone who disagrees with me on the content should feel free to leave a response. As a newsman, I use opinion pieces sparingly and only if I feel they are justified.
At last night’s Sedalia City Council meeting (May 24), I witnessed what I feel was some very unprofessional behavior by newly elected 4th Ward Councilman Larry Stevenso