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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

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

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

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

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

Celebrating 60 Years

THE FAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1963 recently met for their 60th Class Reunion. They enjoyed an afternoon and evening together at D.Rowe's Restaurant in Columbia, Missouri. Seated left to right: … more

9/12/23 11:15 AM

City of Fayette Receives Rebate Check from Missouri Public Utility Commission

On Monday, Nov. 13, the City of Fayette received a check in the amount of $7,498.82 from the Missouri Public Utility Commission, presented to the city by the Missouri Rural Water Association. … more

11/21/23 04:48 PM

Bean vows to fight ouster from Glasgow city council

Former Glasgow alderwoman Renna Bean has vowed to keep up her legal fight against her impeachment. She was ousted from her seat on the Central Ward on Thursday, Nov. 2, in a 5-1 vote. (See Nov. 8 … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 11/21/23 05:11 PM

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

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

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