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Burton named Higbee District Superintendent

High School principal Tanner Burton has been named the new superintendent of the Higbee School District. Current superintendent Tyler Walker announced last month he will leave his post after … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/12/23 02:49 PM

2023 Festival of the Arts Youth Art Show Winners

Judge’s Best of Show and People’s Choice - “Asa” by Leah Lembke Elementary School Awards Acrylic Painting 1 st Place - "House" by Raylan Mae Stone Acrylic … more

8/15/23 11:49 AM

Stidham files for Mayor of Fayette

Former Fayette Mayor Greg Stidham wants to give it another go. He made his candidacy official on the first day of the filing period that opened on December 5. Current Fayette Mayor Jeremy Dawson … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/12/23 02:50 PM

Auditions for FACT musical ‘Oakwood’ Aug. 25-27

The Fayette Area Community Theater (FACT) is holding auditions for the upcoming musical production of “Oakwood” on August 25-27 at Tricky Fish Community Room in downtown Fayette. … more

Gracie Doolin | 8/15/23 11:50 AM

City council discusses parking issues

Parking was the main topic of discussion for the Fayette Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. Council members voted to ban parking on a portion of Oaklawn Avenue, discussed current restrictions on Spring … more

8/15/23 11:51 AM

Former students among new CMU faculty

Central Methodist University has welcomed several new members of the faculty ahead of the start of classes on August 21, all eager to get started connecting with students. Multiple new professors are … more

8/15/23 11:52 AM

Commercial Trust Financial Services opens new office in Salisbury

Commercial Trust Financial Services, a local financial services firm, is opening a new office in Chariton County at 501 East Highway 24, Salisbury, MO 65281. Commercial Trust Financial … more

3/5/24 11:08 AM

All Charges Dropped

All charges have been dropped against the former Central Methodist University football player who shot to death teammate Torrance Evans in August of last year at an off-campus residence on Linn … more

8/15/23 11:53 AM

Voters to decide on two tax proposals, school bond issue

Voters will decide the fate of two tax proposals and a school bond issue in the upcoming municipal and school board elections on Tuesday, April 2. Howard County voters are asked to pass a new … more

3/26/24 03:32 PM

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

Linn Memorial, St. Paul team up for Holy Week services

Linn Memorial and St. Paul United Methodist Churches are joining together for Holy Week services this week. All services will be held at Linn Memorial at 409 Church Street. On Wednesday, … more

3/26/24 03:53 PM

Catholic services Holy Week

Holy Thursday Mass is at St. Mary in Glasgow at 7 p.m. Good Friday services at St. Mary in Glasgow at 5:30 p.m., St. Joseph, Fayette at 7:30 p.m. Holy Saturday Mass at St. Mary in … more

3/26/24 03:55 PM

Glasgow Elementary students raise $300 for PAWS

Third Graders at Glasgow Elementary School raised $300 for PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Service). Their teacher, Jessica Elson, had her students learn about economics by creating a product and then … more

5/9/23 10:37 AM

Howard County Sheriff’s Dept. welcomes new K9 officer

Meet Blitz, the Howard County Sheriff’s Department’s newest officer. Blitz is a German Shepherd who is almost two years old. He started his first shift Friday afternoon with Deputy … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/9/23 10:37 AM

Rotary plants tree in honor of Fayette Bicentennial

Members of the Fayette Rotary Club were in the city park on Thursday, Nov. 10, to help local arborist Dakota Wells plant a bur oak near the Lembke Field. The club used funds from a District … more

11/21/23 04:42 PM

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

Businesses, government offices observe Thanksgiving Hours

Thanksgiving is Thursday, which means businesses, schools, and offices will adjust hours in observance of the holiday. Fayette, Glasgow, and New Franklin public schools, and St. Mary’s … more

11/21/23 04:45 PM

Optimists donate to Buddy Pack Program

The Fayette Optimist Club made a donation in the amount of $250 to the Fayette Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry’s Buddy Pack Program. The check was presented on March 1. The Buddy Packs … more

3/26/24 04:03 PM

Discussions and reflections on black history in America and Fayette

The community is invited to join Fayette Together Board Directors Rev. Susan McCollegan and Rev. Lue Lockridge-Lane at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, at St. Paul United Methodist Church (300 E. … more

5/9/23 09:00 AM

Commercial Trust departments compete for food bank donations

The good folks at Commercial Trust Co. in Fayette and Harrisburg are renewing their food drive competition. Separate departments inside the bank are vying to bring in the most donated items that will … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 11/21/23 04:47 PM