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Downtown Fayette seeking new Executive Director

Downtown Fayette is once again seeking a new Executive Director of the Main Street organization. Current director Barbie Oeth announced she is stepping down after five months. She began her duties on …

Rotary Club funds basketball court for club

The Fayette Rotary Club procured a grant to construct a concrete pad with a basketball coach for the Boys and Girls Club of Fayette. For the project, Rotary partnered with the club and St. Paul …
Left to right: Realtors Lisa Woolridge, Drew Goser, and Donna Adams, Boys and Girls Club Site Director Miranda Atwood, Power Realty Broker/Owner Jeff Radel, and realtor Justin Radel.

Boys & Girls Club Fayette site celebrates one-year anniversary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri is celebrating one year of providing afterschool and summer enrichment to Fayette families.   “We are thrilled to be celebrating …

Glasgow senior recognized in statewide scholars program

Glasgow High School senior Caroline Stallman has been selected for “Honorable Mention” in the prestigious 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 program. This statewide initiative recognizes …

Marine Bio Day returns to CMU March 29

High school students interested in majoring in marine biology at Central Methodist University are invited to register now for Marine Biology Day on campus Saturday, March 29. One of …
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Harrisburg senior Trace Combs jams in a two-handed dunk in the first quarter.

Bulldogs end season in state quarterfinals

The Harrisburg Bulldogs finished their season five points short and two hours from home in a disappointing loss at Canton, 65-60, in the Class 2 state quarterfinals on Friday. It’s the …

Harrisburg coach Jaryt Hunziker watches as senior Avelina McKinzie shoots a 3-pointer in the second half.

Lady Bulldogs’ season ends with a sectional loss to Tipton

The Harrisburg Lady Bulldogs ended their season at the hands of second-ranked Tipton Tuesday evening in the Class 2 state sectional round. Despite a valiant effort and remaining within six points …
With the state sectional win secured late in the fourth quarter, the Harrisburg varsity players erupt from the bench as freshman Silas Buckler sinks a bucket and draws a foul.

Harrisburg boys topple Slater to advance to state quarterfinals

A dominant third quarter lifted the No. 6 Harrisburg boys over the Slater Wildcats on the way to a 78-44 Bulldogs victory in the Class 2 state sectional round Monday night on Coach Combs Court. …
Players from Harrisburg and Westran fight over a loose ball in a scrappy district final on Saturday afternoon.

Harrisburg girls win one-point thriller to claim district crown

Down five points to start the final quarter, the top-seeded Harrisburg Lady Bulldogs took their final lead with less than a minute to play, earning a slim 45-44 victory over second-seeded Westran for …
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Fayette achieved Tree City USA status for 2025!

Thank you to city crews, arborist Dakota Wells, volunteers and Fayette Public Schools for all of the help. The Fayette Tree Board will be celebrating Arbor Day at Fayette Public Schools on Fri. April …

Rethwisch career documented in Post-Dispatch

To the Editor :   I hope everyone has seen the wonderful article beginning on the front page of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (02.22,2025) honoring Fayette’s Judy Rethwisch for her …

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Fayette Reads Together meets Saturday
The next book discussion for Fayette Reads Together will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church located at 300 E. Davis Street in Fayette. The discussion is hosted by Fayette …
Chris Kloeppel (left) of the Howard County Library District accepts a copy of “The Old West Side of the Square: From Old to New 2021-2024,” from author/photographer Pat Hilgedick (right).
Photo book depicting west side of square donated to library
A book of photographs depicting demolition and reconstruction of the west side of the downtown Fayette square was donated to the Fayette Public Library on Thursday. Pat Hilgedick documented the …
The Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Fayette’s newest business, Beauty by Bella Asbury. Ms. Asbury will operate in the Hair Loft Salon located on the second floor of the Commercial Trust Company building on the square. Left to right: Taylor McCann (Chamber Secretary), Bella Asbury, Holly Baylor (Owner of The Hair Loft Salon), and Julie Parrish (Chamber Vice President).
Beauty by Bella Asbury opens
Howard County EMS with Rep. Tim Taylor, left to right: Frank R. Flaspohler (EMT), Katie Flaspohler (EMT), Rep. Tim Taylor, Frank W. Flaspohler (Director/Paramedic), and Xavier Barton (EMT).
County ambulance personnel meet with state legislators
Four members of the Howard County Ambulance Service discussed issues with state legislators during the EMS Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City on March 5.   Frank W. Flaspohler …
Council names Deanna Cooper city administrator
The Fayette Board of Aldermen on Tuesday hired Downtown Fayette Board President Deanna Cooper for the position of city administrator.   The action took place during the closed portion of …
City council expects to raise monthly sewer rates
The cost of living is going up for Fayette utility customers. Water rates increased 5% in January, and sewer increases are likely to rise 3% in May, and every year after for the next five years. …
Ukrainian law student Khrystyna Borshchuk passionately delivers a presentation on her experience growing up amid the Russian invasion of her country.
Ukrainian student delivers emotional testament on third anniversary of Russian invasion
With her nation’s flag adorning the lectern, 19-year-old Ukrainian law student Khrystyna Borshchuk delivered powerful remarks on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of her country …
Music, theatre scholarships awardedat CMU competitions
Students from Salisbury and Boonville were the big winners among more than 20 students from across the region to be awarded music and theatre scholarships last week, as Central Methodist University …
CMU Music Fest Friday
Central Methodist University will host its annual music festival on Friday. Around 1,000 middle and high school musicians from around the state are expected to perform before judges on the CMU …

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Obituaries
 Gladys Loriene Bradley
Gladys Loriene Bradley, 97, of New Franklin, MO passed away surrounded by her family on March 4, 2025, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove, MO. Gladys was born in Saginaw, MI on October 20, 1927, a …
Robert Neill Hix
Robert Neill Hix, Ellijay, Georgia, passed away on February 21, 2025. He was 83 years old. Robert, or Bob, was born July 7, 1941, in Kinston, North Carolina, to The Reverend Dr. Clarence Eugene …
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Mona Fisher-Nichols
Former Howard County, MO resident and educator, Mona Fisher-Nichols, age 72, passed away February 7, 2025 in Kissimmee, FL. Mona Gail Fisher was born September 28, 1952 in Fayette, MO, a …
Mary Elizabeth Markland Jarboe
Mary Elizabeth Markland Jarboe died peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her home in Fayette, following a yearlong battle with cancer.   She was born to William Asa (Bill) and …
Gentry Colvin
Franklin, Mo., resident Gentry Colvin, age 90, passed away peacefully at Glasgow Gardens on February 16, 2025, after a five-year battle with cancer. Gentry Louis Colvin was born on September 12, …
Dennis (Blake) Spry
Dennis “Blake” Spry, of Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2025, peacefully at his home at the age of 65. He was born on May 17, 1959, in Columbia, Mo., the son of …

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