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 Seek Assistance in Apprehending Copper Wire Thieves
Sedalia Police have identified 15 burglary cases that follow a noticeable pattern. According to a press release, thieves have forced entry to empty or unoccupied residences during overnight hours to steal portions of copper piping. In some cases, the burglaries are detected after the fire department is called to investigate a gas leak in the area. The police are asking the citizens of Sedalia for
Jack Miller’s Journey to a Healthier Heart Begins
I actually started this journey right after I woke up in the ICU at Boone Hospital in Columbia with two stints to keep the blood flowing from my heart. That was on Jan. 9 after I suffered a heart attack. At that point it was easy to promise myself, that I would do everything I could to never have a repeat of that scary event.
Sedalia Fire Department Breaks Ground on New Fire Station [INTERVIEW]
The Sedalia Fire Department held a ground breaking ceremony at 2606 West 16th this afternoon (Dec. 18). The site marks the location of the new department headquarters and training facility to be built over the next year.
Parents Voice Security Concerns at Sedalia School Board Meeting [POLL]
The Sedalia #200 School Board met at Smith Cotton High School Monday night (Dec. 17). While there were other items on the agenda, the one that brought more than 40 parents to the meeting was the “Security and Safety Update.”
Two Adults and Two Juveniles Arrested in Connection with Armed Robberies in Sedalia and Windsor
The Sedalia Police Department Investigative Unit and Henry County Sheriff’s Department Investigative Unit have arrested two adults and two juveniles in connection with the recent armed robberies of two Sonic Restaurants located in Sedalia and Windsor.
Is the 10th and Winchester Intersection Safe Enough? [POLL]
The hottest topic at Monday night’s city council meeting was not one that was on the agenda, but instead was part of the “Health and Welfare” portion of the meeting. Several citizens rose to talk about their concern with the safety of the intersection at 10th and Winchester Road located on the west edge of Sedalia.
Sedalia City Council Approves Bid To Demolish Downtown Buildings at Main And Osage
The Sedalia City Council has approved a bid to finish the demolition of buildings located at 203 and 204 West Main Street. The decision was made at a city council meeting on Monday evening (September 24).