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New City Clerk Tammy Purvis with Fayette Mayor Greg Stidham.

Mayor announces new City Clerk

The Fayette Board of Aldermen welcomed the city’s soon-to-be new clerk during its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 10. Members also tabled an update to the city’s dog license …

Santa Fe Trail Days Returns to Downtown New Franklin

Friday - September 20 6 p.m.   - Vendors 6 – 8 p.m. -   BINGO presented by the Park Board (Must be 16 or older) 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. - Beer Garden 6– 8:30 …

New CMU choral director leads two performances next weekend

The first choir concert under new Central Methodist director of choral activities, Professor Thomas Clark, is scheduled for next Sunday at 3 p.m. in Linn Memorial Church. The concert will feature the …

Commission won’t adopt property tax freeze for seniors

The Howard County Commission last week reaffirmed that it will not create an ordinance to freeze property taxes for seniors citizens, citing the expected cost to the county. But, commissioners said …

No bond for Boonville teen who allegedly pointed gun at juveniles on Fayette square

A Boonville teenager was arrested last Wednesday for allegedly pointing a handgun at a group of other teens on the Fayette square. Kadyn Josiah Lee, 19, is currently being held without bond in the …
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Fayette ace Skylar Sunderland pitches to her New Franklin counterpart, Bulldogs' starting pitcher Brynn Belstle.

Sunderland vs. Belstle: Fayette wins pitchers' duel over New Franklin 3-1

Fayette senior Skylar Sunderland led her team through a tight pitchers’ duel against one of the area’s best hurlers on Tuesday to defeat county rival New Franklin, 3-1, at home. The …

The New Franklin softball team poses with the first-place trophy on Saturday.

Belstle shines as Lady Bulldogs sweep Tournament

Senior ace Brynn Belstle threw a perfect game as the Lady Bulldogs blanked Westran 13-0 in the championship game of the New Franklin Tournament on Saturday.   Belstle struck out 10 batters …
Fayette senior running back Micah Estes looks for room as he gets a block from Colton Cross.

Falcons fall to 0-3 after loss to 10th-ranked Panthers

The Fayette Falcons traveled to 10th-ranked Salisbury on Friday and came home with a 44-18 loss, as both teams used big plays throughout the night to put their points on the board. After both …
Linn baserunner Kiana Hostetler slides safely into second base in CS8 action on Monday.

Lady Falcons drop two at NF tourney, lose to CS8 foe Linn

The Fayette softball team lost its third straight game on Monday. The Lady Falcons fell to Central State 8 opponent Linn, 8-0, at home. The loss drops Fayette to 1-1 in the new conference and comes …
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Rebuttal to Fayette Economy article

To the Editor : First, thank you – the Fayette Advertiser is a real community asset. Local papers like yours serve as vital resources that help foster our sense of community while keeping …

Reapplying for a Land Water Conservation Fund Grant

To the Editor : The Fayette Historic Preservation Commission with assistance from the Friends of Historic Fayette Memorial Pool are reapplying for a Land Water Conservation Fund Grant through …

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Left to right: Linn Memorial UMC Pastor Bill O’Neal, Second Baptist Church Pastor Charlie Wright, Juneteenth committee member Tim Jackman, and Faith Family Church Pastor Jaimie Paige.
Juneteenth committee presents check to Ministerial Alliance
The Fayette Juneteenth committee presented a check to the Fayette Ministerial Alliance in the amount of $665 on Wednesday morning. The donation represents the funds received during the community …
County jail raises funds by housing outside counties’ inmates
The Howard County Jail housed up to eight inmates from Boone County last week. Sheriff Jeff Oswald said his population of local inmates was low and Boone County needed additional housing. …
Traveling the Santa Fe Trail 40 years later
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Les Vilda walking the Santa Fe Trail. In 1984, Les, along with three friends and a pack donkey (Joker), walked the Santa Fe Trail from Fort Osage in Sibley, …
Left to right: Taylor McCann (Chamber Officer), Abigail Parker, Joyce Parker, Daniel Parker, Chelsea Karwarth, David Parker, Sydney Asbury, Janet Wells, Eden Cunningham, Nichole Cunningham, Dr. Aaron Cunningham (Owner), Laura Cunningham, Harry Cunningham, Sarah Soare, Terri Soare, Molly Lyons, Courtey Neville, Kelcie Noll, Wes Moxley (Chamber Officer), Li Lean (Chamber Officer), and Julie Parrish (Chamber Officer).
Keystone Chiropractic cuts ribbon on new location
KEYSTONE CHIROPRACTIC cut the ribbon on its newest location on Friday morning. The popular chiropractic clinic moved from its original location in the Keller Building to the newly constructed Eagle …
Majority of council supports CMU sidewalk project
The Fayette city council finally came mostly together last week to support a project by Central Methodist University to replace the cracked and broken sidewalk along the western border of its campus …
Howard County Clerk reminds voters of election deadlines
With only 63 until the 2024 General Election, Howard County Clerk Shelly Howell offers information regarding voter registration.   The deadline for new voter registration is October 9. If …
Ambulance district to host EMT classes
The Howard County Ambulance District is offering a free five-week class to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in October. The class is free for anyone willing to make a three-year …
Is Fayette’s economy in trouble?
The Fayette Board of Aldermen approved a slightly higher property tax rate for 2024 during its regular meeting held on Tuesday, August 27. The new property tax rate of $0.5929 is up from last …
Baldridge School House Annual Fundraiser
The Baldridge School House will host its annual   ham and bean dinner fundraiser on Saturday,   October 5. The school house is located at 3275 State Route A, approx. three miles north of MO …

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Obituaries
 Jeffrey E. Dickey
Lifelong Fayette resident Jeff Dickey, age 60, passed away on September 11, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo., due to surgical complications. Jeffrey Eugene Dickey was born …
Jack E. Chipley
Jack E. Chipley, 88, of New Franklin, Mo., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on August 14, 2024. Jack was born in rural Howard County on September 10, 1935, a son of …
John C. Grigsby
John C.   Grigsby, 85, of Fayette, passed away on August 11, 2024, at Glasgow Gardens in Glasgow. John was born December 17, 1938, a son of Herman Moss Grigsby and Bertha Houston Grigsby. …
Sarah Overstreet
Lifelong Fayette, MO resident, Sarah Overstreet, age 95, passed away peacefully at Glasgow Gardens nursing facility in Glasgow, MO on August 12, 2024. Sarah Ann Overstreet was born in Fayette on …
Mattie Virginia Waters
Mattie Virginia Waters, 91, of Boonville, MO passed away August 9, 2024, at University of Missouri Hospital. Mattie was born in rural Howard County on April 27, 1933, a daughter of Charles …
Mark Thompson
Fayette resident Mark Thompson, age 64, passed away suddenly at his home on August 11, 2024. Mark Cecil Thompson was born on June 21, 1960, in Burlington, Vt., a son to Reginald C. and Virginia …

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