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LaFayette owners hope to open in May

Fayette’s most anticipated new business hopes to be up and running in time for graduation season in May. Owners Brandy Asbury and Matt Buckman, former longtime co-managers of Emmet’s …

Contested races in Fayette, Higbee emerge as filing period ends

Contested races have opened for seats on the Fayette city council and school board, as well as the Higbee school board. Filings for Glasgow, New Franklin, and Harrisburg school boards, and New …

County officials sworn in ahead of New Year

HOWARD COUNTY OFFICIALS elected in the November 5, 2024, General Election were sworn into office by County Clerk Shelly Howell and Circuit Clerk Teresa Syferd on Tuesday, December 31, in the Howard …

Glasgow Police Chief Polson resigns

Glasgow Chief of Police Tyler Polson resigned his post early last month. A public notice from Glasgow Mayor Joseph Gibbs stated that Polson voluntary resigned on December 6. The city has …

Winter storm sweeps across US

FAYETTE WAS TRANSFORMED INTO A WINTER WONDERLAND on Sunday as a massive winter storm swept across the US from the Rocky Mountains to the east coast. Fayette received around seven inches of snow, …

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Fayette girls fall to Westran in semis, play for third on Saturday

Fayette coach Rachel Harding said her team did not look like they wanted to play in Thursday night’s semifinal game against top-seeded Westran in the New Franklin Tournament. Fayette, seeded …

Letters

Honoring Jimmy Carter and the Truth About Hospice Care

To the Editor: The passing of President Jimmy Carter marks the end of an admirable life dedicated to service, compassion, and humanity. While we mourn his loss, we can also reflect …

Announces candidacy for city council

To the Editor: I am writing to confirm I have filed for the office of Alderman of the Southwest Ward in the City of Fayette. Two other individuals have filed for election to this seat, …

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Sheriff’s Dept. investigate shots-fired calls in Armstrong

Howard County Sheriff’s deputies responded to shots-fired calls in Armstrong the day after Christmas, but were unable to locate the source of the shots. Calls came in shortly after 7 p.m. …

Community luncheon, services planned honoring the Martin Luther King Jr.

On Sunday, January 19, the Fayette community will come together to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of uplifting and impactful events. This …

First Christian Church serves annual Christmas meal

THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH in Fayette once again served its annual community Christmas dinner on December 25. Approximately 50 people dined at the church, while another 44 meals were delivered. This …

Advertiser will not print next week

There will be no Fayette Advertiser delivered next week. The publication date would have been January 1, 2025. Many former publishers would always combine editions for the end of the year to …

Holiday displays light up city park

Once again, the Fayette City Park dazzles onlookers for the holiday season. The Friends of Historic Fayette Memorial Pool began the Sparkle in the Park in 2018 as a way to draw interest to the park. …

New MSHP trooper assigned to Howard, Cooper counties

A new graduate of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy will soon be on patrol in Howard County. Trooper Brittney S. Romano, a native of Patton, Mo., was assigned to the …

Trust awards $14k to Boonesboro Church

Earl Boggs, Advisory Trustee for the Cale and Opal Parrish Trust Fund, presents a check for $14,250 to Gary Crowley, Board Chair of the Boonesboro Christian Church. The money will be used …

Missouri Department of Agriculture approves livestock movement permit for nine healthy reindeer.

Santa Claus Cleared to Spread Christmas Cheer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg have approved livestock movement papers for nine reindeer. Mr. Santa Claus from The …

Local patriots lay wreaths on service members' headstones

Scores of area patriots braved cold, wet conditions to participate in National Wreaths Across America Day at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near New Franklin on Saturday. The cemetery was one of more than …

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Obituaries

Ruth Ann Owen

Ruth Ann Owen, age 81, a longtime Fayette resident, passed away on January 2, 2025, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Ruth Ann was born at Lee Hospital in Fayette on October 14, 1943, a …

Jul Eschrich

Julann “Jul” Eschrich, age 67, of Holts Summit, Mo., passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 25, 2024. Jul was born in Columbia, Mo., on April 10, 1957, a daughter of Julian …

James D. Polson

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Douglas Polson, or ‘Jimmie Doug’ as he was affectionately called, on January 4, 2025, in his hometown of Fayette, …

Janet Lynne Addison

Fayette resident Jan Addison, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, at The Lodge following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Janet Lynne Addison was born in Des …

Margaret Ann Quinlan Hopkins

Margaret Ann Quinlan Hopkins, of Boonville, passed away on November 28, 2024, at Ashley Manor. She was born on June 16, 1932, at the home of her maternal grandparents in Auxvasse, Mo., the only child …

Kevin Strodtman

Fayette resident and lifelong farmer Kevin Strodtman, age 56, passed peacefully at his home following a three-year battle with cancer. Kevin Joe Strodtman was born July 17, 1968, in Fayette, Mo. …

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