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American Legion annual fundraiser Saturday night

Howard County American Legion Post 273 will hold its annual prime rib dinner fundraiser Saturday night at the new event center at the Howard County Fairgrounds. The event begins at 5 p.m. …

County assessor faces ethics complaint

An ethics complaint has been made against longtime Howard County Assessor Woody McCutcheon that he used his office to campaign for his niece, who is running for county treasurer. McCutcheon …

DNR awards $2.28 million in assistance to Howard County PWS Dist. No. 2

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $2.28 million in financial assistance to the Howard County Public Water Supply District No. 2 for upgrades to the district’s drinking water …

Health Dept. offers additional lab tests

The Howard County Health Department is pleased to announce the introduction of new Lab Draw Services, offering residents a convenient and affordable option for laboratory testing. Available …

CMU breaks ground on new soccer complex

Central Methodist University officially broke ground Thursday afternoon on a new soccer facility at Alexander Practice Field, just north of Davis Field on Mulberry Street. The ceremony kicked off a …

CMU Homecoming 2026

Central Methodist University crowned the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of the Eagles’ football victory over Missouri Baptist on Saturday. The Queen is Grace O’Neal, and the King …
Top Sports Stories
Fayette senior quarterback Colten Cross picks up yardage behind his blockers.

Falcons rally in final seconds to stun Bulldogs in district playoff opener

A week earlier, the Fayette Falcons watched a late comeback fall short against the Harrisburg Bulldogs. On Friday, October 30, with their season on the line and less than a minute remaining, they …

CMS Falcons finish 5-1 on the season

The Clark Middle School football team finished the fall season with a nearly unblemished 5-1 overall record under first-year head coach Matt Hudson. The team defeated Richmond, Harrisburg, South …

Blocked PAT secures CMU win on Homecoming

Central Methodist blocked an extra-point attempt from Missouri Baptist with under three minutes left to play to maintain a one-point lead and hold on for the 14-13 win in front of a boisterous …

Bulldogs hold off Falcons’ Senior Night comeback, setting up postseason rematch

Before the Fayette Falcons and Harrisburg Bulldogs faced each other on the football field Friday night, they came together for something far more important than football. Players and coaches …
Letters

Concerned about data centers

To the Editor:   Like many of you, I’m concerned about the risk of data centers driving up the price of rural land and utility rates. According to the Washington Post, 60% of …

Vote Pro-Life (Vote Yes on Amendment #3)

These are several excerpts from a brochure from the “Make Missouri Pro-Life Again” Amendment (#3) to be voted on this November 3rd, sponsored by “Missouri Right to Life.” A “Yes” …

Local News
4-H launches 2026 Coat Drive
The Fayette Fellowship 4-H Club is holding its annual coat drive to collect coats, gloves and hats for community members. Donations will be available through the Coat Closet in the Keller …
Rotary Trivia Night Nov. 14
The Fayette Rotary Club will host its annual trivia night with a free soup and chili supper on Saturday, November 14, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., and …
Community comes together to mourn Fayette teenager
The Fayette community is mourning the death of teenager Clayton Hogg, who took his own life on Thursday morning, October 22. The following day, Fayette and Harrisburg players and fans came together …
Fayette counselor offers advice to teens and family
There’s no right or wrong way to grieve. Everyone processes loss differently, and it’s okay to feel sad, angry, confused, numb, or not really know what you’re feeling. That is the insight …
Gary and Don Bagby
Bagbys named CMU Homecoming Grand Marshals
Central Methodist University has named brothers Don Bagby ’79 and Gary Bagby ’69, both of Fayette, as the Grand Marshals of the 2026 Homecoming celebration on Saturday. The honor recognizes two …
Clerk predicts large voter turnout for midterm election
Howard County Clerk Shelly Howell is predicting 75% voter turnout for next week’s midterm election, well above the 56.65% the county recorded in the last midterm. Howell said the contested …
Fayette Drum Majors Quentin Sutton and Lainey Bentley salute the judges prior to taking the field in their final performance at the MSMA State Marching Championships on Saturday.
FHS Marching Band claims Class 2 state title
Fayette High School won the Class 2 title at the Missouri State Marching Association competition at Blair Oaks High School on Saturday. The win caps a perfect season for the Falcon Pride Band, …
Hundreds turnout for Downtown Fayette Trunk or Treat
The Fayette square was packed on Saturday afternoon as hundreds of costumed youngsters took part in the annual Trunk or Treat, presented by Downtown Fayette. An estimated 400 trick-or-treaters were …
Trimble waives preliminary hearing, released from jail
The Fayette man charged with threatening school personnel has been released from jail on his own recognizance. Cordell Robert Trimble, 64, waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Howard County …
Obituaries
Janet Nuse
Janet Will Nuse, 79, of Fayette, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving friends and family, after a long battle with cancer. Janet was born …
Tom Graham
Longtime and former Fayette, MO, resident Tom Graham, age 71, passed away suddenly on October 25, 2026, at his residence in Boonville, MO. Thomas Dale Graham was born March 11, 1955, in Hot …
Clayton Garrett Hogg
Clayton Garrett Hogg, 15, of Fayette, MO, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026. Clayton was born in Columbia, MO, on March 31, 2011, to Justin Hogg and Ashlee Hogg (Skaggs). Clayton was a …
Karen Marie Bishop
Karen Marie Bishop, 77, of Boonville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at her home. Karen was born on July 25, 1949, to the late James and Helen (Keeney) Young. Visitation …
Jane F. Sheehan
Jane F. Sheehan, 96, passed away on October 12. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Jane was the daughter of James and Helen McKinley Lynagh. She grew up with six siblings—Mary, Edward, James, Anne, …
John Charles Fehling
Longtime Armstrong, MO, resident and farmer, John Fehling, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. John Charles Fehling was born July 6, …