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
Jack’s Mid-Missouri Memory: My Spirit is 76
Hi I’m Jack Miller, and today’s mid-Missouri Memory is about a very special birthday. On Tuesday, October the 7th, I will reach another milestone in my life. Like all of my birthdays I like to tie it to something more important than myself...
Restored Vintage Fire Truck Arrives at the Missouri State Fair Grounds Wednesday Evening
The Missouri state Fair Grounds received an attraction Wednesday night just in time for the 2014 Missouri State Fair. The attraction a newly refurbished 1929 Ford Fire Truck is bound to be admired by young and old alike at its home at the Missouri State Fair Fire House, especially those of us who love vintage automobiles...
Pettis County Sheriff’s Office Reports a Missing Person
The Pettis County Sheriff’s office issued a missing person report early this (Friday) morning. According to the report 25-year-old Cody James Pirtle of Sedalia has been missing since 1am Thursday morning. Mr. Pirtle was last seen driving an older model Blue Oldsmobile...
Demolition at 2nd and Ohio Is Delayed
Building demolition on 2nd and Ohio hit a snag this morning (May 22), when the jackhammer attached to the huge machine assigned to bring the buildings down broke. One corner of a building had been crunched at noon as people drove by to get a closer look...
Grand Jury Charges Joseph Arbeiter Of 1st Degree Murder in The Mandy Black Case
Joseph Arbeiter will face first degree murder charges after a grand jury indictment this morning (May 13). Pettis County Sheriff Kevin Bond, Pettis County Prosecutor Jeff Mittelhauser and Pettis County Coroner Robert “Skip” Smith conducted a press conference on the Mandy Black Homicide investigation and announced the charges in a press conference this morning...
Construction Crews Demolish Buildings at Second and Osage
For those waiting for action on the dilapidated buildings in downtown Sedalia, the sight of tumbling bricks on the corner of West Second Street and Osage is a welcome sight. On Monday morning (April 28), crews moved in and began dismantling the two buildings on the northeast corner, just across the street from City Hall.
Sedalia Police Department Releases Youth Seat Belt Enforcement Results
The Sedalia Police Department has released the results from their participation in a statewide "youth seat belt enforcement mobilization," which took place from March 15 through March 31.
Sedalia D.A.R.E. Program Receives Over $12,000 Donation from “Racecar” Bob Hiller’s Car Show
During the Sedalia City Council meeting on Monday (April 21), "Racecar" Bob Hiller presented a check to Sedalia Police Department's D.A.R.E Officers Rodney Collins and Sargent Brad Beard for $12,032, raised during the 24th Annual D.A.R.E Car Show on April 5.
City Council Swears In Galliher, New Council Members
The City of Sedalia officially swore in the new mayor and two new city council members at the Sedalia City Council meeting Monday night (April 22).
Impact Signs in Sedalia Announces Expansion
Impact Signs owners David and Julie Goodson announced the $260,000 expansion of their business Tuesday morning (April 15) at an event held by Economic Development-Sedalia Pettis County.