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Police investigating Fayette seventh-grader's suicide

An investigation is underway regarding possible bullying after a Clark Middle School seventh-grader took her own life on Wednesday, March 18. Zy Barney reportedly left the campus during the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 3/20/26 04:56 PM

Multiple agencies conduct emergency training

Howard Electric Cooperative conducted a mock pole-top rescue training exercise Thursday in coordination with Howard County emergency services, the City of Fayette, and electric cooperatives from … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 3/17/26 08:22 AM

Church St. sidewalk project moves ahead

Several trees were cut down along Church Street last week to make way for a long-awaited sidewalk project. Central Methodist University was awarded a half-million-dollar Transportation Alternatives … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 3/17/26 08:17 AM

Fayette man killed in rollover accident

A 28-year-old Fayette man was killed when his car ran off the road and rolled over into a ditch Saturday morning on Hwy. 124, a few miles east of Fayette. The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. near … more

3/17/26 08:16 AM

Council passes moratorium on cat trapping

The Fayette city council last week placed a moratorium on trapping cats after multiple complaints were made about a man on Linn Street capturing the animals and dumping them elsewhere in the county. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 3/17/26 08:15 AM

Candidate forum March 26 in Keller Building

A public candidate forum for the offices of Mayor and City Marshal of Fayette will be held next Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the Keller Building. Sponsored by the GFWC … more

3/17/26 08:15 AM

Dr. Stroupe advocates for veterinarians at nation’s capital

Howard County veterinarian Dr. Jessica Stroupe recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with federal lawmakers and advocate for policies supporting veterinarians and livestock producers. … more

3/17/26 08:13 AM

American Legion to raise funds for fairgrounds building

The Howard County American Legion will host a smoked pork chop dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Legion Post. Proceeds from the event will benefit construction of … more

3/17/26 08:10 AM

Boonesboro Cemetery Association elects officers, approves bylaw changes

The Boonesboro Cemetery Association held its annual meeting on March 10, electing new officers and approving bylaw amendments. Elected to the board were Ethan Shipp as president, Kevin Hollowell … more

3/17/26 08:09 AM

Kevin, Karlin Yaeger honored for careers in animal health

Karlin and Kevin Yaeger, both Fayette natives, were honored as the 2026 Alumni of the Year by their University of Missouri fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho-Theta Chapter. The national social and … more

3/17/26 08:08 AM

Ambulance District pushes for tax change

The Howard County Ambulance District is asking voters to approve a 1% sales tax in exchange for a 50% reduction in property taxes to fund expanded emergency services. The proposal will appear on the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 3/17/26 08:02 AM

MoDOT answers questions about Hwy. 240 bridge replacement

A steady stream of local residents met with Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) officials Thursday evening for an open meeting regarding plans to replace the Hwy. 240 bridge over Salt Creek … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 3/17/26 07:39 AM

Advertiser will close in March 2027

Starting this week, the Advertiser will count down to the final edition a little over a year from now, on March 31, 2027. The year-long delay will ensure current subscriptions expire before the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 3/10/26 06:26 PM

Vandelicht to be honored at CMU band concert

Renowned band director Skip Vandelicht will be honored at a luncheon prior to the Central Methodist University Band Legacy Concert on Sunday, March 22. The annual concert and luncheon celebrate … more

3/10/26 06:25 PM

Ambulance Dist. to hold open house, Q&As on new tax

The Howard County Ambulance District will hold two question-and-answer sessions and facility tours. The first will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 14. The second begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 3/10/26 06:24 PM

Water district seeks $9 million bond approval

The Consolidated Public Water Supply District No. 1 of Howard County will ask voters to approve a $9 million waterworks revenue bond on April 7. The bond would finance repairs, upgrades, and … more

3/10/26 06:23 PM

St. Paddy’s Parade March 17

A St. Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Tuesday, March 17 on Main Street. The parade will kick off at 6 p.m. from the CMU steps on East Elm Street, and proceed down Main Street to … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 3/10/26 06:23 PM

DePaul professor to deliver CMU Fleer Lecture

The 2026 Gil and Ruth Fleer Lecture at Central Methodist University will take place on Wednesday, March 25, as Dr. Scott Paeth is set to speak on “Public Theology and Democratic Pluralism.” The … more

3/10/26 06:22 PM

MoDOT seeks input about Hwy. 240 bridge replacement

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking community input on a project to replace the Missouri Route 240 bridge over Salt Creek in Howard County. Replacing the 93-year-old bridge … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 3/3/26 04:29 PM

MoDOT inspectors close bridges in Fayette, Glasgow

The bridge spanning a creek on North Mulberry Street in Fayette near the CMU football field was closed by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), effective Friday morning. MoDOT engineers … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 3/3/26 04:28 PM