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City renews membership with county economic development

The Fayette Board of Aldermen last week voted to renew the city’s $15,000 annual commitment to the Howard County Economic Development Council (HCEDC). The city council tabled the matter … more

Sweet Sounds performed the National Anthem

Sweet Sounds youth choir performed the National Anthem at Glasgow High School’s home baseball game on Tuesday, April 25. The choir practices weekly after school under the direction of Lacey … more

Music Boosters Dessert Auction rakes in $26,500

BAND AND CHOIR ENTHUSIASTS once again turned out for the annual Fayette Music Boosters Dessert Auction Saturday night at the high school. The event brought in $26,500 for Fayette school district … more

Soul Food Dinner serves up smiles

SERVING UP DELICIOUS SOUL FOOD. The annual Soul Food Dinner took place on Saturday to the delight of dozens of hungry customers. Troy and Shelia Chapman of Swanny’s Kitchen served up a generous … more

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

Fayette Area Community Trust now accepting grant applications

Applications are now being accepting for grants to be awarded by the Fayette Area Community Trust Advisory Board. Any tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization in the Fayette area may apply. … more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Felten, Wiseman crowned King and Queen of 2024 New Franklin Homecoming

CROWNED KING AND QUEEN for the 2024 New Franklin Homecoming were Sawyer Felten and Natalie Wiseman. The coronation took place at the conclusion of the boys’ basketball game Friday night. … more

Threat involving school deemed not credible

What is now considered an unsubstantiated threat involving the Fayette school district was investigated by the Fayette Police Department and the Howard County Sheriff’s Department Wednesday … more

Korean War veteran throws first pitch at Legion game

The Rev. Jerry Moon, a veteran of the Korean War, threw out the first pitch at the American Legion baseball game Monday night between Fayette and Atlanta. The game was played at Central Methodist … more

Judge Hayes to seek fourth term as Circuit Judge

Presiding Circuit 14 Judge Scott Hayes announced that he will seek re-election as Circuit Judge. The 14th Judicial Circuit includes Howard and Randolph counties. Hayes was elected Circuit Judge … more

Faith Family honors veterans, police as Hometown Heroes

Faith Family Church in Fayette hosted its first-ever Hometown Heroes celebration on July 1 at the church, celebrating local veterans and law enforcement personnel. Hometown Heroes was attended … more

Vroman receives MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award

Beloved Howard County veterinarian Dr. Kenneth Vroman, DVM, was honored with the MVMA Academy Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented to Dr. Vroman by Dr. Mac Wilt at the Missouri … more

Fayette R-III announces administration changes

Fayette Superintendent Brent Doolin has announced administration changes at Daly Elementary School starting in the fall. Longtime principal Cheri Huster will transition to the district’s … more
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