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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

Aurora borealis visible over Midwest

The night sky as far south as Florida glowed in hues of green, purple, and pink on Friday night as an extreme G5 geomagnetic storm blasted Earth’s magnetosphere. The gorgeous effect is the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/14/24 12:16 PM

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

A dream 70 years in the making

Seven decades after she left Central Methodist College (now University), Nadine (Turner) Mordt finally fulfilled her dream of walking across the graduation stage and receiving her diploma. She was … more

5/14/24 12:18 PM

Library Lines - May 2024

May Greetings from the Howard County Library! We hope you are having a wonderful spring, which includes reading a good book! If you are not reading one, we would love for you to visit the library and … more

5/14/24 12:19 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

Conrow leaving Downtown Fayette

Cana Conrow is leaving her post as executive director of Downtown Fayette, formerly Fayette Main Street, at the end of May. Conrow was named executive director in April 2023 after having … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/14/24 12:20 PM

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

Boys & Girls Club enrolling for summer

Justin Addison/Fayette Advertiser Boys & Girls Club board members, students, and employees celebrated a formal ribbon cutting hosted by the Fayette Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 7. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/14/24 12:21 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

Bee’s Knees closes Fayette location

Bee’s Knees Taproom at the Nest, on South Main Street a half block off the square, shuttered it doors on Friday, May 10. The brewpub opened in February of last year to brisk business. It … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/14/24 12:23 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

Fayette, Glasgow, Harrisburg to hold graduations Sunday

Three area high schools are holding commencement ceremonies on Sunday. Fayette, Glasgow, and Harrisburg will each bid farewell to their senior classes at 2 p.m. Former Fayette teacher Howie Ball … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/14/24 12:24 PM

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

Bentley named Citizen of the Year

Longtime Fayette teacher Terry Bentley was named the 2024 Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Fayette Board of Education Wednesday night. Daly Elementary third-grade teacher Adrian Stumbaugh was … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/14/24 12:25 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