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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

Fayette Festival of Lights promises full day of family-friendly events downtown

Downtown Fayette is the place to be on Saturday, December 2. Fayette Main Street, Inc., is hosting the 2023 Festival of Lights, which will feature the Christmas parade and Magic Tree on the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 11/21/23 04:50 PM

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

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

Remedy owners buy Miknan’s building

Fayette has a new restaurant coming to town. The owners of Remedy have purchased a building on the east side of the Fayette square that, for the last decade, housed Miknan’s Main Street Pub. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/12/23 11:19 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

Encore Street Dance returns to downtown Fayette Saturday night

Fayette Main Street, Inc. is bringing back a popular Street Dance for an encore performance Saturday night. The organization held the dance on North Main Street on July 22, which packed in quite a … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/12/23 11:23 AM

Santa Fe Trail Days this weekend in New Franklin

Santa Fe Trail Days returns to downtown New Franklin on Friday and Saturday. Festivities open at 6 p.m. Friday with Bingo, bounce houses, and a beer garden. A teen dance starts at 8 p.m. with a burn … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/12/23 11:24 AM

MoDOT drops I-70 bridge into Missouri River

The old steel Interstate 70 bridge crossing the Missouri River at Rocheport is no more. Crews detonated charges Sunday morning, dropping the truss of the 63-year-old bridge into the river. … more

9/12/23 11:25 AM

CMU winter band concert Sunday in Linn UMC

The outstanding Central Methodist University concert band will perform its annual winter concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday in Linn Memorial Church. Interim Director of Bands, Dr. Dori Waggoner, will … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/6/23 10:48 AM

Fayette R-III purchases new 77-passenger bus

The Fayette school district on Thursday took possession of a new 77-passenger school bus. The district’s Board of Education in December approved the purchase of the 2025 Blue Bird Vision … more

3/19/24 02:49 PM

Contestants sought for Howard County Queen, Teen pageants

Ladies of Howard County, the time to sign up for the annual Howard County Fair Queen and Teen pageants is upon us. The Howard County Fair opens on June 19. The Queen and Teen pageants … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/6/23 11:02 AM

Fearn named CMU marching band director

Harrisburg High School band director Kevin Fearn will lead the Central Methodist University marching band starting next fall. The Sound of Central Marching Band has a long and storied … more

6/6/23 11:05 AM

MFA donates to Main St.

Fayette Main Street, Inc., received a grant in the amount of $2,000 from the MFA Oil Foundation. The funds will be used for crowd control barricades for downtown events, specifically the … more

3/19/24 02:54 PM

Fayette’s 23rd annual Juneteenth celebration a week away

Fayette’s 23rd annual Juneteenth celebration is just a week away. The celebration has been extended to five days, beginning Wednesday, June 14, and concluding on Sunday, June 18. This marks the … more

6/6/23 11:06 AM

2024 dairy returns expected to rise

Prices paid in 2024 for dairy products should be similar to 2023, while net returns may be better, according to University of Missouri Extension economist Scott Brown. Brown told attendees at … more

3/19/24 02:55 PM

Time capsule located

The time capsule buried 50 years ago on the courthouse lawn has been found. It was unearthed on Saturday afternoon by Lee Young. The time capsule was buried on the northwest corner of the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/6/23 11:07 AM

Annual CMU Fleer Lecture March 27

The 2024 Fleer Lecture at Central Methodist University will take place at 7 p.m. on March 27, with Dr. Tao Jiang speaking on “Zhuangzi and the Tragedy of Personal Freedom in Chinese … more

3/19/24 02:55 PM

South HoCo Cork & More Wine Walk returns Saturday

The South Howard County Historical Society will host its annual Cork and More Wine Walk this weekend to downtown New Franklin. The event runs form 3 to 6 p.m. and features wine, beer, spirits, music, … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 3/19/24 02:56 PM

Business Notes

One business has closed and another opened over the past week. On Friday, The Boricua’s South Street Family Restaurant on South Church Street closed their doors. Owner Manny Martinez said … more

3/19/24 02:57 PM