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Graduation season for high school seniors

The end of May marks a time of celebration as seniors from our area high schools and colleges walk across the stage to receive their hard-earned diplomas. Central Methodist graduated … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/17/23 12:00 AM

Fayette pool to open Memorial Day weekend, faulty pump shuts down troubled splash park

The Fayette swimming pool is scheduled to open on time during Memorial Day weekend later this month. The splash park at the Fayette City Park opened on Friday, May 12, but was closed the following … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/17/23 12:00 AM

Weiker named 2023 Distinguished Citizen of the Year

Virginia Weiker was named 2023’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Fayette Board of Education Wednesday night. Mrs. Weiker died in January, and the award was accepted by her daughters, … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/9/23 10:53 AM

Commercial Trusts donates $19k for new softball scoreboard

The Fayette High School softball field will have an upgraded scoreboard next season, thanks to Commercial Trust Co. The renowned local bank, headquartered in Fayette with a second branch in … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/9/23 10:52 AM

Fayette named Tree City USA

Fayette was named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. Fayette achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the … more

5/9/23 10:51 AM

MAEDC marks Economic Development Week

Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation (MAEDC) marks the week of May 8 to May 12, 2023, as the next Economic Development Week. During this week, communities across North America will celebrate … more

5/9/23 10:50 AM

MFA awards scholarships

MFA Agri Service of Fayette sponsored two scholarships. Lydia Kay Eaton, a graduating senior at Harrisburg High School, has won a $2,000 MFA Foundation scholarship. She is the daughter of … more

5/9/23 10:49 AM

Teachers honored at Fayette Board Awards

Two Fayette teachers were honored at a ceremony Wednesday night hosted by the Fayette Board of Education. The Lincoln Public School Memorial Committee named Billie Williams as the 2023 Teacher of the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/9/23 10:49 AM

Celebrating 70 years

Marvin (Dean) and Maryllis (Jackie) Sartain were married on June 13th, 1953. They are about to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. They spent many years in Fayette where they raised … more

5/9/23 10:48 AM

Adult entries sought for Fayette Art Fest

Artists are being sought for the 20th annual Adult Art Show as part of the Fayette Festival of the Arts. The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, at the Ashby/Hodge Gallery … more

5/9/23 10:47 AM

Three new Fayette police officers sworn in Monday

The City of Fayette swore in three new police officers Monday morning. All three were just graduated from the Law Enforcement Training Institute in Columbia. Aimee Vogt, Collin Luke, and Mason Ray … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/9/23 10:38 AM

CMU band shines in Vandelicht’s final concert

The Central Methodist University band delivered an exceptional performance before a packed house worthy of a final send off for one of Missouri’s most celebrated band directors. Skip Vandelicht … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/9/23 10:35 AM

The End of an Era: Vandelicht to conduct final concert Sunday

Skip Vandelicht will drop the baton for the final time Sunday afternoon at Linn Memorial United Methodist Church on the Central Methodist University campus. The renowned band director will retire at … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/2/23 11:45 AM

New Franklin school district awarded $100k grant for security upgrades

The New Franklin school district has been awarded $100,000 for school security improvements. On Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced 169 Missouri school districts and charter schools have received … more

5/2/23 11:44 AM

Central Methodist to graduate nearly 600 on May 13

Central Methodist University is soon to celebrate another class of graduates, with the spring 2023 commencement ceremony scheduled for May 13. University officials are anticipating more than 580 … more

5/2/23 11:43 AM

Fayette Main Street, Inc. recognized as 2022 Main St. America Affiliate

Fayette Main Street, Inc. has been designated an Affiliate Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of … more

5/2/23 11:42 AM

Rotary donates Happy Can funds to area organizations

The guest speaker at the Fayette Rotary meeting on April 26 was Gary Moreau, Executive Director of Mobility Worldwide MO – Columbia. Howard County Collector of Revenue Jinger Felten … more

5/2/23 11:41 AM

Parisi to deliver Missouri Valley commencement address

Dr. Joseph Parisi, former vice president of enrollment management at Central Methodist University, will deliver the commencement address for Missouri Valley College on Saturday, May 6 on the MVC … more

5/2/23 11:38 AM

Second bivalent COVID-19 vaccine available for 65+ and immunocompromised

Older adults and immunocompromised persons are now able to receive a second bivalent mRNA vaccine dose against COVID-19. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently … more

5/2/23 11:32 AM

Harrisburg to fill new time chest May 13

The Harrisburg Lions Club will dedicate a new time chest next weekend. The club has elected to create a chest rather than a time capsule. When the last 50-year capsule was unearthed in August 2021 … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/2/23 11:32 AM