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Rug-hooking exhibit to go up in Arrow Rock visitor center

The Arrow Rock State Historic Site visitor center will host a daily exhibit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting in August that will feature rugs made or designed by former members of the Big Muddy Rug … more

Celebrating one year in business

A ribbon cutting was held Friday afternoon to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the transition of G.G. Smith & Son’s to the ownership of Wes Moxley. He purchased the real estate title … more

Hon. Mary Russell, Chief Justice of Mo. Supreme Court, pays tribute to local court personnel

The Howard County Courthouse received a distinguished guest on Monday. Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court, Mary R. Russell, paid a visit to the 14the Circuit Court.   Judge Russell … more

Street Dance a success

A street dance held downtown on North Main Street in Fayette Saturday night drew an estimated 500 attendees for line dancing to music played by country music cover band 54 Country. Live music, … more

Harrisburg school district to start one week late

The Harrisburg school district will begin the new school year a week later than planned. Students were scheduled to begin the fall semester on Tuesday, August 22, but will now go back on the … more

Boys & Girls Club opens new location in Fayette

A new site for the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri has opened in Fayette. Located at St. Paul United Methodist Church at 300 E. Davis Street, this marks the 14th site for the … more

Classical music to highlight Mo. River Festival of the Arts

The Friends of Historic Boonville are proud to present the 48th Annual Missouri River Festival of the Arts, August 23 through August 26, at historic Thespian Hall in Boonville. The festival … more

Enrollment continues to rise at Fayette R-III

Enrollment is rising at the Fayette school district heading into the new year, and Superintendent Brent Doolin reported a higher-than-expected fund balance and said that campus improvements are … more

Fayette Area Schools Reunion scheduled for Aug. 5

This year’s Fayette Area Schools Reunion will be held on Saturday, August 5, in conjunction with the Fayette Festival of the Arts. A dinner will be served at Fayette High School Commons at 6:30 … more

Fayette BOE approves several expenditures in special meeting

The Fayette Board of Education met in a special meeting on Wednesday, July 19, to address a few items left over from June’s marathon meeting. The school board does not typically hold a meeting … more

Bridge to Rocheport reopens

The Highway 240 spur leading from Highway 40 in southeast Howard County into the town of Rocheport re-opened last Monday. The road was closed in January so that the 60-year-old bridge over Moniteau … more

Quilt show to honor Fayette bicentennial

To commemorate Fayette’s bicentennial, the Peacemakers Quilting Group has selected “Granny’s Attic: 200 years of Quilting” for the theme of its annual show to celebrate … more

Central Methodist names Sheehan Executive VP

Central Methodist University alumnus and vice president for advancement and alumni relations, Bill Sheehan, was named executive vice president last week, adding to his list of accomplishments at his … more

Major work underway at Fayette school district

Nearly every building in the Fayette school district is undergoing extensive work over the summer in preparation for the upcoming school year. Elementary, middle, and high school buildings, along … more

CMU confers 231 diplomas at Fayette campus

A total of 231 Central Methodist seniors received their college diplomas before a packed crowd in Puckett Field House on Saturday afternoon.   Longtime professor James “Tiger” … more

Three crowned at Higbee Courtwarming

Justin Addison/Fayette Advertiser For the first time in school history, Higbee has a two Kings and a Queen for Courtwarming. Queen Alie Mitchell (center) and Kings Derek Rockett (left) and Jaxon … more

Fayette coffee shop expanding to Glasgow

Fayette’s beloved coffee shop, Fireside Bakes and Brews, plans to open a second location this summer in downtown Glasgow. The new site will be on 2nd Street next to the Glasgow Senior Center. … more

Harrisburg crowns 2024 Courtwarming royalty

Photo courtesy of Nicole Fritts CROWNED KING AND QUEEN AT THE 2024 HARRISBURG COURTWARMING on Friday were seniors Hunter Cole and Vivian Eaton. The Courtwarming Princess is Charlotte Canote, and … more

Harrisburg time chest sealed until 2071

The Harrisburg Lions Club is once again preserving the present for the benefit of future generations. On Saturday, the club sealed a new time chest that will remain closed until 2071. Club … more

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
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