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FHS Homecoming Friday Night

The Fayette High School Homecoming Court was announced last week. Queen candidates are seniors Hayden Sage, Cayle John, and Rylee Finley. King candidates are seniors Micah Estes, Thomas Elliott, and … more

News of Mac’s return sparks widespread excitement

Word of the return of the beloved McMillan’s Cafe, known affectionately as Mac’s, has lifted the spirits of people not only in Fayette, but of Central Methodist alumni all over the … more

Downtown Fayette Street Dance Sat. night after Homecoming

Downtown Fayette, formerly Fayette Main Street, will cap off a weekend of Homecoming revelry with a Fall Street Dance on South Main Street on Saturday night. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. on … more

FHS marching band wins Sweepstakes at Carrollton

The Fayette High School marching band swept Carrollton Band Day on Saturday, taking first in the street, field, and indoor drumline competitions on the way to winning the coveted Sweepstakes Trophy. … more

Boonesboro Christian Church to celebrate 156 years of service

The Boonesboro Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will host a Homecoming Celebration at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, October 20, marking 156 years of service. Located in southern Howard County near … more

Fayette Firemen Hog Roast Sunday

The annual Fayette Area Firemen’s Hog Roast is this Sunday at the Fayette Fire Station at 301 West Morrison Street. Meals will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Keep in mind, however, … more

CTC matches donations to Fayette schools

Commercial Trust Company in Fayette donated $2,135 to the Fayette public schools from its recent School Supplies Drive.  Members of the community donated $1,135, and Commercial Trust matched … more

Oeth named Executive Director of Downtown Fayette

Downtown Fayette announced Barbie Oeth as its new Executive Director. She will officially begin her duties on November 1. The organization, formerly known as Fayette Main Street, has been … more

CMU Homecoming around the corner

The campus of Central Methodist University will once again be abuzz with excitement and school spirit this October, as a weekend full of Homecoming events is just around the corner. Festivities will … more

70-year old Halloween tradition to end

The Golden Study announced it will no longer host its yearly Halloween Parade around the square. The parade has been a tradition for 70 years. In a Letter to the Editor on Page 4 of this … more

Fayette R-III reacts to perceived threat at game

The Fayette school district is asking parents to keep control of their kids at football and softball games, and has new rules in place. A letter to parents on Friday said that during home … more

Annual St. Paul pancake breakfast Saturday

St. Paul United Methodist Church will host its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, September 28.   On the menu are pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, and bacon, along with … more

Fayette student population shows slight rise

Enrollment at the Fayette school district has risen by five pupils, according to the latest count on September 14. Total enrollment district-wide tops out at 639. Including pre-kindergarten, the … more

Harrisburg crowns Homecoming royalty

The Harrisburg Bulldogs had a lot to celebrate on Friday. The football team won, and at halftime, seniors Myals Thornhill and Hailynn Melloway-DeWitt were crowned King and Queen. Other queen … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more

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 … more
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