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Fayette High School Graduates 47

Fayette High School bid farewell to 47 seniors during commencement exercises held Sunday afternoon in the high school gym. The ceremony opened with reflections from Superintendent Brent … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/20/25 12:48 PM

MFA grant contributes to new fairgrounds building

Members of the Howard County Fairgrounds Development Association received a $10,000 grant from the MFA Charitable Foundation to fund the construction of bathroom facilities in the new building at the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/20/25 12:47 PM

Memorial Day Ceremony Sunday

The annual Memorial Day ceremony, hosted by the Howard County Daughters of the American Revolution, will take place on the south side of the Howard County Courthouse at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/20/25 12:46 PM

City council at full capacity first time since October

The Fayette Board of Aldermen worked through a wide-ranging agenda during its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, that included food truck inspections, July 4 parade logistics, water system changes, … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/20/25 12:46 PM

Ambulance District addresses billing concerns

The Howard County Ambulance District has issued a public statement clarifying recent ambulance service invoices sent to patients in response to recent concerns from residents. Over the past … more

5/20/25 12:45 PM

Accepts Purple Heart Patriot certificate in honor of late husband

Photo Submitted Kristin Sadell (left) accepts the Missouri State Society Daughters of the American Revolution Purple Heart Patriot of May 2025 certificate honoring her late husband, Charles (CJ) … more

5/20/25 12:44 PM

Ashby-Hodge summer show opens May 25

This summer at the Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art, on the campus of Central Methodist University, visitors will have the chance to experience some of the most unique pieces in the … more

5/20/25 12:44 PM

FHS junior attends Rotary Student Government Day at State Capitol

Fayette High School junior Chloe Bier and Fayette Rotary President-Elect Angi Allphin attended the 2025 Student Government Day in Jefferson City on April 9. This annual event, organized by the … more

5/20/25 12:37 PM

School board names O’Neill Distinguished Citizen of the Year

The Fayette R-III Board of Education surprised longtime music student accompanist Janet O’Neill with its annual Distinguished Citizen of the Year award at a ceremony held on Wednesday, May 7. … more

5/13/25 11:56 AM

CMU graduates largest class in 30 years

The largest class in 30 years was awarded diplomas during Central Methodist University’s annual graduation ceremony on Saturday afternoon in Pickett Field House. Three hundred sixty-nine … more

5/13/25 11:55 AM

City pool to open May 24

The Fayette swimming pool will open on time this year, at noon on Saturday, May 24. The historic above-ground pool annually opens for the summer season on Memorial Day weekend. So far, 11 … more

5/13/25 11:54 AM

Community Garden Plots Available for 2025 Season

The Howard County Health & Wellness Council is accepting applications for community garden plots located at Silvey and Ferguson streets, just a block and a half from Paige-Liberty Park in … more

5/13/25 11:53 AM

FHS to graduate 47

Fayette High School will confer diplomas to 47 seniors during its annual commencement exercises at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Former teacher Kim Eaton will serve as the keynote speaker for … more

5/13/25 11:53 AM

Hill receives PEO Chapter NN Scholarship

Fayette High School senior Oakleigh Ann Hill is the recipient of the NN Chapter, PEO Scholarship. She is the daughter of David and Samie Hill. The scholarship is in the amount of $250. Hil has … more

5/13/25 11:52 AM

Howard County Economic Development Council partners with Boonslick Community Development Corp.

The Howard County Economic Development Council (HCEDC) announced that as of May 1, it has ended its long-standing partnership with the Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation (MAEDC) to … more

5/6/25 11:01 AM

Area musicians earn awards at state music contest

Area high school musicians from Fayette, New Franklin, and Harrisburg earned gold, silver, and bronze awards at the 73rd Annual MSHSAA State Music Festival held on the University of Missouri campus … more

5/6/25 11:01 AM

Metzger gives final concert at CMU

Dr. Kara Metzger led the Central Methodist University concert band in her final performance as Director of Bands at the Swinney Conservatory of Music on Saturday. The concert was performed before an … more

5/6/25 11:00 AM

Teen injured in rollover accident

A teenager from Mexico, Mo., sustained minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Audrain County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 14-year-old female was … more

5/6/25 10:59 AM

Receives prestigious nursing faculty award

On Friday, May 25, Fayette resident Kimberly Oeth was honored with the Betty Crim Faculty Enhancement Award from the University of Missouri’s Sinclair School of Nursing. The award, … more

5/6/25 10:53 AM

Streets a high priority of new council

The newest formation of the Fayette city council has put street improvements at the forefront. Four new members were sworn onto the six-person Fayette Board of Aldermen last Tuesday in the first … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/29/25 11:10 AM