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Fayette voters reject city’s effort to change elected City Marshal to appointed Police Chief

Voters in Fayette last Tuesday, Nov. 4, rejected the city’s proposal to change the elected position of City Marshal to that of Chief of Police, a position appointed by the Mayor and approved by … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 11/11/25 12:05 PM

Grant awarded to update bathrooms at City Pool

The Fayette City Pool has been selected as a recipient of a grant from the 2025 Land and Water Conservation Fund administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks. … more

11/11/25 12:04 PM

Christmas lights contest to benefit Fayette City Pool

The Friends of the Historic Fayette Memorial Pool invite residents and businesses to brighten up the community this holiday season through a Christmas Lights Contest fundraiser. The contest … more

11/11/25 12:03 PM

Rotary Trivia Night raises more than $2,500 for service projects

Eight teams packed St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Fellowship Hall on Friday, Nov. 1, for the Fayette Rotary Club’s annual Trivia Night. Competitors enjoyed eight rounds of trivia, four … more

11/11/25 12:02 PM

Linn Memorial UMC donates $1,700 to Senior Center

LINN MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Fayette made a donation in the amount of $1,700 to the Fayette Senior Center last week. The funds were raised through a special “Italian … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 11/4/25 11:45 AM

Bond company sues Exchange Bank over money embezzled by former employee

Exchange Bank of Missouri, headquartered in Fayette, is being sued in federal court by its bond company, Great American Alliance Insurance Company, stemming from a nearly $2.4 million embezzlement … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 11/4/25 11:44 AM

Perry receives CMU President's Medal

During Homecoming weekend on Friday, October 17, Central Methodist University celebrated one of its most influential alumni and board members as Dr. Robert “Tad” Perry ’65 was … more

11/4/25 11:43 AM

National Guard member to receive Quilt of Valor

A member of the U.S. Army National Guard will receive the Quilt of Valor from the Peacemakers Quilters. The quilt will be presented to Matthew D. Bricker during the annual Veterans Day ceremony … more

11/4/25 11:42 AM

Boone Hospital to open new clinic in Glasgow

11/4/25 11:37 AM

DNR awards $2.28 million to county water district

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $2.28 million to the Howard County Public Water Supply District No. 2 for upgrades to its water distribution, storage, and supply systems. The … more

11/4/25 11:37 AM

City approves bid for street repaving, downtown re-striping

The Fayette city council last Tuesday approved the lowest of two qualifying bids for street repairs. The project aims to repave portions of Morrison, Davis, Spring, and Lucky streets, along with four … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 11/4/25 11:36 AM

Commercial Trust donates $50k for new Fayette High School sign

Fayette High School has a bright new digital sign at its entrance along Highway 5. Commercial Trust Company of Fayette donated $50,000 to help the district replace the old sign. Alexander and … more

10/28/25 08:50 AM

Busy Halloween Schedule Friday

Friday is shaping up to be one of the best and busiest Halloweens Fayette has seen in a long time. With the holiday falling on a Friday, lots of trick-or-treaters are expected to be prowling the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/28/25 08:46 AM

City asks voters to appoint Police Chief

Citizens in Fayette will have the opportunity on Tuesday to cast their votes in favor of or against the city’s proposal to change the elected City Marshal to an appointed Chief of Police. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/28/25 08:46 AM

New conservation agent assigned to Howard County

Howard County has a new conservation agent on duty, just in time for deer season. Trent Oberg began serving the county on October 1. A native of Gasconade County, he earned an associate’s … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/28/25 08:44 AM

Rotary Club hosting Trivia Night on Nov. 1

The Rotary Club of Fayette will host its annual Trivia Night on Saturday, Nov. 1, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Fellowship Hall on Highway 5. Doors open at 6 p.m., and play begins at 7 p.m. … more

10/28/25 08:43 AM

Fayette PD to host pork steak dinner to benefit Holiday House

For the fourth year in a row, the Fayette Police Department will be selling pork steaks to benefit the Fayette Holiday House. Officers will serve pork steak dinners starting at 11 a.m. on … more

10/28/25 08:40 AM

St. Mary fall dinner Nov. 9

St. Mary Parish in Glasgow will host its annual Fall Dinner on Sunday, November 9, featuring a drive-through meal at St. Mary School and a full slate of festival booths, raffle drawings, and a live … more

10/28/25 08:39 AM

Geist-Yancey Lecture welcomes Benton scholar Nov. 6

The fourth annual Geist-Yancey Lecture on the arts will take place on November 6 on the campus of Central Methodist University, as organizers welcome professor and author Henry Adams to speak on … more

10/28/25 08:36 AM

Golden Study Club teaches DES 3rd-graders about Missouri

The GFWC Golden Study Club recently celebrated Missouri Day with the third-grade students at Daly Elementary School. The celebration of MO Day has been a club project for many years and is a state … more

10/28/25 08:35 AM