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Annual Howard County Fair starts this week

Tuesday, June 17 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. – 4-H/FFA Sheep, Goat, Hogs, and Cattle Vet Check Thursday, June 19 • 5:30 p.m. – Fairgrounds Cleanup and Setup Sunday, June 22 …

Dog attack draws sharp criticism of ordinance enforcement

Inconsistency over how vicious dogs are handled by Fayette police was the subject of a passionate discussion between citizens and the Fayette city council members at the board’s regular meeting …
Fayette Advertiser Editor/Publisher Justin Addison (left) accepts the award from Rotary member Jamie Page.

Advertiser publisher named Rotary Business Person of the Year

Fayette Advertiser Editor/Publisher Justin Addison was named the Business Person of the Year by the Fayette Rotary Club at the organization’s meeting on June 11. Addison purchased the …

Citywide Garage Sale Aug. 9

The annual Fayette Citywide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, August 9. To have your ad included with the publication list of sales in this newspaper, email your information to: …

Howard Electric praises rollback of EPA rules, amid threats of blackouts and higher prices

Howard Electric Cooperative joins the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA ) in thanking the Trump administration for its proposals to repeal the Environmental Protection …
Top Sports Stories
THE FAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS had record-setting weekend at the Class 2 State Track & Field meet in Jefferson over the weekend. The Lady Falcons tied for third place overall to claim their first-ever state trophy. Freshman phenom Rylan Roberts won four medals and set a new state record in the triple jump. Left to right: Head coach Stacy Menees, Kennady Vroman, Chloe Bier, Payton Kindle, Hayden Sage, Rylan Roberts, Paige Vroman, and assistant coaches Hayden Weatherman and Spencer Gerald.

Roberts lifts Fayette girls with record performance

Fayette freshman Rylan Roberts made history to lead the Lady Falcons to a share of third place in the State Track and Field Championships Friday and Saturday at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City. …

Fayette one run short in bid for district upset

The sixth-seeded Fayette baseball team hosted second-seeded Westran at Estes Field on Tuesday with the opportunity to play for the Class 2 District 7 championship game on the line. Despite a strong …

Heartbreaker: Harrisburg ends season in district final

A seventh-inning rally fell short for the fifth-seeded Harrisburg Bulldogs against Central State 8 rival Eugene in the Class 2 District 8 Tournament Championship game Wednesday night. Trailing 5-0, …

Stephenson brings home national shot put title

Harrisburg native and Central Methodist University junior Brayton Stephenson captured his second national championship of the year, winning the men’s shot put title at the 2025 NAIA Outdoor …
Letters

Honoring the Hands That Hold Us in Life’s Final Chapter

To the Editor: As we recognize Certified Nursing Assistants Week, June 12–18, I want to speak directly to the hospice aides—those whose hands so often become the bridge between …

Alderman supports an appointed Chief of Police

To the Editor: The election of a City Marshal is a tradition here in Missouri that goes back to the earliest days of the Territory. Most positions in those old towns, including that of city …

Local News
The 2024 Independence Day firework display at the city park.
City seeks donations for July 4 Fireworks
The City of Fayette is once again seeking donations to help pay for the annual Independence Day fireworks display at the Fayette City Park. As of Monday morning, $1,200 has been donated, including a …
Charged with passing funny money
A Glasgow man was charged on Friday with a misdemeanor after allegedly passing a fake $100 bill at the Casey’s convenience store in that city.   Vincent Michael Bonanata, 41, faces …
Mayor signs Juneteenth proclamation
A JUNETEENTH PROCLAMATION   was signed by Fayette Mayor Greg Stidham on Tuesday. He will read the proclamation aloud at the opening ceremony of Fayette’s 25th Annual Juneteenth Celebration …
Meet the Team:
By the Howard County Ambulance District Most people don’t think about emergency medical services until they need them. But every day, behind the scenes, there’s a dedicated group of …
Fayette Juneteenth Grand Marshals
The Fayette Juneteenth Committee has announced five Grand Marshals for the milestone 25th annual celebration next week. Troy and Sheila Chapman, Carolyn Cravens, Rev. Fatima Garikayi, and Don Jackman …
Harrisburg school district to seek tax hike
The Harrisburg school district will ask voters to approve a 50-cent property tax increase and permission to waive a half-cent rollback to taxpayers from Proposition C during the August 5 election. …
Nine high school juniors to represent Howard County at Boys, Girls State
Nine local juniors from Fayette, Glasgow, and New Franklin high schools have been selected to attend the 2025 Missouri Boys State and Missouri Girls State programs, marking the largest group ever …
Optimist Power Pull returns Saturday
The engines will roar, the dirt will fly, and the excitement will be unmatched as the Fayette Optimist Club gears up to host the 2025 Fayette Power Pull this Saturday night at the Howard County …
Howard Electric Member Meeting June 17
Howard Electric Cooperative in Fayette will host its 89th Annual Meeting of members from 2 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, in the Fayette High School parking lot. Members who attend the …
Obituaries
Vickie Yung
Armstrong resident Vickie Yung, age 76, passed away suddenly at her home on May 29, 2025. Vickie Sue Yung was born on December 18, 1948 in Moberly, Mo. She was the only child born to the late …
Ruth Marie Johanna Watson
Ruth Marie Johanna Watson, age 86, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at Stonebridge Oak Tree Villas.   She was born on June 13, 1939, in New Franklin, Mo., the daughter of the late Emil C. …
Phyllis (Davis) Detherow
A celebration of   life for Phyllis (Davis) Detherow will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Mt. Pleasant Church, 382 State Route A, Fayette, Mo 65248.  
Sherry O’Connell Heitz
Sherry O’Connell Heitz, of Wentzville, Mo., a beloved member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, was born on May 2, 1943, and called home to Jesus on March 19, 2025. She was the …
Peter Pekelo Pihana
Peter Pekelo Pihana, aged 93 years and five days, of New Franklin, Mo., passed away on June 2, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital. Pete was born on May 28, 1932, in Kipahulu, Maui, …
Diana Jean “Buffy” Mueller
Diana Jean “Buffy” Mueller, 71, of Fayette, Mo., passed away May 27, 2025, at King County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, while vacationing with her family.  Buffy was born in …