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Fayette ace commits to NCMC

Fayette’s three-year starting pitcher Skylar Sunderland signed a commitment last Tuesday to play softball next season at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. The All-State pitcher … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/4/24 06:04 PM

Downtown Fayette Christmas Parade Saturday

A full day of family fun and shopping will usher in the Christmas season this Saturday on Fayette’s historic courthouse square. Downtown Fayette, formerly Fayette Main Street, hosts … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/4/24 06:03 PM

Fayette PD donates pork steak fundraiser to Christmas Holiday House

The Fayette Police Department donated the proceeds of its most recent annual fundraiser to the Christmas Holiday House. City Marshal David Ford and Captain Greg Lanham presented a check in the amount … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/4/24 06:01 PM

Dr. Stroupe as Mo. AVMA delegate

Howard County veterinarian Dr. Jessica Stroupe was recently elected as Missouri’s District Delegate to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), a prestigious role in the veterinary … more

12/4/24 06:01 PM

Texas attorney to deliver CMU winter commencement address Saturday

Central Methodist University will celebrate its newest batch of graduates at its annual Winter Commencement. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, at Puckett Fieldhouse on … more

12/4/24 06:00 PM

2024 Glasgow Tournament Roundup

The second night of first-round tournament action at Glasgow was full of drama. The second-seeded Fayette girls narrowly escaped a near upset by seventh-seeded Marceline, and the third-seeded New … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/4/24 04:25 PM

Bagbys named Grand Marshals of Downtown Fayette Christmas Parade

Downtown Fayette has announced lifelong Fayette residents Gary and Don Bagby as the Grand Marshals of this year’s Christmas Parade, which kicks off at 5:30 p.m. around the square, Dec. 7. … more

11/27/24 09:51 AM

Glasgow coach Mick Cropp announced for MBCA Hall of Fame

Glasgow High School basketball coach Mick Cropp will be inducted into the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) Class of 2025 Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on May 3. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 11/27/24 09:50 AM

County elected officials vote down own pay raises

Howard County’s elected officials voted against giving themselves raises. A salary commission meeting was held Thursday morning in the courtroom on the second floor of the courthouse. … more

11/27/24 09:49 AM

Judge Cooksey to retire

Judge James Cooksey has submitted a letter to the governor’s office stating his intent to retire from the bench effective December 1. He serves as Associate Judge for the 14th Judicial Circuit, … more

11/27/24 09:48 AM

Local author reads to Kindergarten students

The co-author of a new children’s book took time to read to Kindergarten students at Daly Elementary School last week. On Wednesday, Cara (Syferd) Owings read aloud her book “Be … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 11/27/24 09:47 AM

Donations sought for Coat Closet

The Howard County Human Services Council is seeking new or used coats for the coat closet project located at the Keller Building. Rachel Dougherty started the project in 2005 when she saw a need in … more

11/27/24 09:46 AM

Ashby-Hodge Gallery sale and show Dec. 3-12

The final event of the calendar year at the Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art opens on Tuesday, December 3, with the annual Christmas sale and show. It runs through December 12 on the campus of … more

11/27/24 09:43 AM

West coast theater organist to present concert of popular Christmas favorites at First Christian Church

California theater organist, Walt Strony, will perform a Christmas themed silent film accompaniment and other theater organ Christmas favorites at Fayette’s First Christian Church at 4 p.m. … more

11/27/24 09:42 AM

Local author honored by home town

Noted Fayette author Eva Monfort Ridenour was honored as a Distinguished Alumni for the 2024 class at Arcola High School in Arcola, Illinois, on October 19. Eva said her writing was … more

11/27/24 09:39 AM

Council approves historic preservation ordinance after months of debate

After months of back and forth, bickering, and changes, the city council has finally approved an ordinance governing historic buildings within the city’s newest historic district. What … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 11/19/24 11:22 AM

Mo. Women’s Business Center names Beckett’s owner Howard County Woman Entrepreneur of the Year

Glasgow restauranteur Nikki Gouge is the Howard County recipient of the 2024 Women Who Own It Award. It was presented by the Women’s Business Center in Columbia on November 1 at a ceremony held … more

11/19/24 11:21 AM

Local authors launch new children’s book series

Lifelong friends Chastity (Fisher) Jeff and Cara (Syferd) Owings, both Fayette natives, have published the first in what is expected to be a series of children’s books with Be You . The … more

11/19/24 11:20 AM

City council denies mayor’s appointment to vacant seat

The Fayette city council is still one person short after four of the five remaining alderwomen rejected an appointment by the Mayor last week to fill the empty seat. The Board of Aldermen has … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 11/19/24 11:18 AM

Harrisburg upsets Westran to advance to district championship

The Harrisburg Bulldogs traveled to their old Lewis and Clark Conference rival Westran on Friday evening, upsetting the hometown Hornets in a dramatic, come-from-behind victory, 14-10. Westran … more

Brian Spielbauer | 11/19/24 11:15 AM