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Fayette R-III approved for SAC grant

The Fayette school district last week received approval for a School Age Community (SAC) grant, which funds the Monday and after-school Falcon Club program. This is the second time … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/27/23 09:45 AM

Named to Dean’s List

Emmett Keith Gutz of Salisbury has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year. Gutz, a senior majoring in … more

7/18/23 11:07 AM

Time Capsule entries due October 8

Those wishing to place items into the 2073 Time Capsule are asked by the Bicentennial Committee to do so by October 8. Although, the committee would prefer to have as many entries turned in by … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/27/23 09:46 AM

Mo. Veterans to attend 70th Anniversary Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Ceremony at Capitol

Veterans from across Missouri will attend the 70th Anniversary Korean War Veterans Armistice Day event at the Missouri State Capitol on Thursday, July 27. The event is hosted by the Missouri … more

7/18/23 11:07 AM

Former Glasgow Mayor, County Commissioner Howard McMillan dies

Howard McMillan, who served as Mayor of Glasgow and Howard County Commissioner passed away on Wednesday, September 20. A veteran of the United States Navy, McMillan worked as a lineman for … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/27/23 09:47 AM

Commissioners join the Missouri Crunch Off

The Howard County Commission joins schools, preschools, nonprofits, and local food enthusiasts in celebrating Farm to School Month by competing in an eight-state Crunch Off competition. Missouri is … more

10/31/23 03:57 PM

Golden Study Club awards scholarship

The GFWC Golden Study Club in Fayette has awarded its annual scholarship to Addison Newell, in the amount of $600. The scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating senior from Fayette High … more

7/18/23 11:09 AM

MAEDC Pres. Asbury to retire in December

Randy Asbury, president of the Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation (MAEDC), announced his impending retirement, effective December 15. The announcement came during the September 19 MAEDC … more

9/27/23 09:48 AM

City to dedicate cemetery stone November 3

A dedication of a memorial stone placed at the Fayette City Cemetery acknowledging several unmarked graves in the area will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday, November 3. The dedication was originally … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/31/23 03:58 PM

City issues new policy in wake of police scandal

The City of Fayette and the Fayette Police Department announced Thursday morning sweeping changes to its policy regarding the destruction of evidence. The changes come in the wake of a scandal within … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/21/23 12:56 PM

Citywide Garage Sale Aug. 12

The annual Fayette Citywide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, August 12. To have your ad included with the publication list of sales, email it to: advertising@fayettenews.com, or personally … more

7/18/23 11:10 AM

Glasgow police chief sues city over pay reduction

The Chief of Police in Glasgow filed suit last month against the city and two city council members. Chief Tyler Polson alleges city council member Renna Bean and former alderwoman Susan Freese … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/27/23 09:48 AM

Harrisburg man dies in early morning crash

One Harrisburg man is dead, and another is in serious condition following a crash in rural Boone County early Saturday morning. According to a report filed by the Missouri State Highway … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 10/31/23 03:58 PM

Storms cause power outages, rainfall varied

A large portion of Fayette was without power on Wednesday night after a tree limb fell onto power lines. High winds blew the tree limb onto the line, shorting out two phases. Power was out for … more

7/18/23 11:12 AM

County updating courthouse sidewalks

The Howard County courthouse is getting all new sidewalks. Schmidt Farms Construction, from Glasgow, began pouring new cement last week and should be finished in early October. The new sidewalks … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/27/23 09:49 AM

The Fayette Area Community Theater (FACT) will debut an original musical this weekend. “Oakwood, the Musical” was written by Janet and Bridget Hussey. It will be performed at Tricky Fish … more

10/31/23 03:59 PM