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County jail raises funds by housing outside counties’ inmates

The Howard County Jail housed up to eight inmates from Boone County last week. Sheriff Jeff Oswald said his population of local inmates was low and Boone County needed additional housing. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/10/24 11:03 AM

Traveling the Santa Fe Trail 40 years later

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Les Vilda walking the Santa Fe Trail. In 1984, Les, along with three friends and a pack donkey (Joker), walked the Santa Fe Trail from Fort Osage in Sibley, … more

9/10/24 11:01 AM

Keystone Chiropractic cuts ribbon on new location

KEYSTONE CHIROPRACTIC cut the ribbon on its newest location on Friday morning. The popular chiropractic clinic moved from its original location in the Keller Building to the newly constructed Eagle … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/10/24 11:01 AM

Majority of council supports CMU sidewalk project

The Fayette city council finally came mostly together last week to support a project by Central Methodist University to replace the cracked and broken sidewalk along the western border of its campus … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/3/24 12:53 PM

Howard County Clerk reminds voters of election deadlines

With only 63 until the 2024 General Election, Howard County Clerk Shelly Howell offers information regarding voter registration. The deadline for new voter registration is October 9. If … more

9/3/24 12:52 PM

Ambulance district to host EMT classes

The Howard County Ambulance District is offering a free five-week class to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in October. The class is free for anyone willing to make a three-year … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/3/24 12:50 PM

Is Fayette’s economy in trouble?

The Fayette Board of Aldermen approved a slightly higher property tax rate for 2024 during its regular meeting held on Tuesday, August 27. The new property tax rate of $0.5929 is up from last … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/3/24 12:48 PM

Baldridge School House Annual Fundraiser

The Baldridge School House will host its annual ham and bean dinner fundraiser on Saturday, October 5. The school house is located at 3275 State Route A, approx. three miles north of MO … more

9/3/24 12:46 PM

Can you identify these players?

The curators of the CMU History Museum are seeking help identifying the people in the above photograph. It would appear this is a photo of the 1913-14 Fayette High School basketball team. It is one … more

9/3/24 12:45 PM

Fall Ashby-Hodge show features art from alumni

This fall, the Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art will celebrate more than three dozen alumni of Central Methodist University as the “Art from the Alumni” exhibit opens with works by 37 … more

9/3/24 12:44 PM

Fayette softball goes 1-2 at Boonville Tourn. in season debut

The Fayette softball team won its season debut over Wright City, 6-3, on Saturday in the opening round of the Boonville Tournament but fell to the host team after a late rally and lost the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/3/24 12:38 PM

County bids farewell to longtime EMA directors

Howard County leadership held a reception in appreciation of 18 years of service by Emergency Management Co-Directors Bryan Kunze and Bill John, who retired from the office at the end of August. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 9/3/24 12:33 PM

School board approves more than $300k in expenditures

A financially flush Fayette R-III School District finished the 2023-24 fiscal year with a resounding unrestricted fund balance of 62.13%, according to the annual Secretary of the Board Report … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/27/24 10:51 AM

Resurfacing 240

A PROJECT TO OVERLAY HIGHWAY 240 through Howard County is nearly complete. Crews rolled through downtown Fayette on Wednesday, after having completed a highly-traveled stretch from US 40 to town. The … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/27/24 10:50 AM

Hwy. 3, Route P now open

Howard County and surrounding areas have been heavily impacted in recent years by bridge and road repairs by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Two construction areas recently … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/27/24 10:48 AM

Preliminary numbers show vast increase in Central Methodist enrollment

Central Methodist University’s new student enrollment numbers showed an impressive improvement over the previous year. The Fayette campus posted a first-day number of 452 new students for the … more

8/27/24 10:48 AM

Business Note

Fayette Nutrition on the south side of the Fayette courthouse square announced it will close after about four months in business. The last day of open will be August 31. Krystle Melloway … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/27/24 10:45 AM

Ophelia’s Flowers opens new lunch counter

Ophelia’s Flower Shop on the south side of the Fayette square fully opened up on Monday with a new sandwich counter. Hungry patrons can now enjoy cold sandwiches, paninis, soups, salads, baked … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/27/24 10:45 AM

Glasgow, Higbee FFA chapters help pack 193,000 meals for families in need at Missouri State Fair

Members of the Glasgow and Higbee FFA Chapters joined more than 725 FFA members and agricultural leaders at the Missouri State Fair on Tuesday, August 13, for the Missouri State FFA Food Insecurity … more

8/27/24 10:42 AM

Fayette school district welcomes 25

The Fayette school district welcomed 25 new faculty and staff members at an annual district-wide breakfast at the Daly/Clark cafeteria on Wednesday. Fayette began the fall semester on Tuesday. Front … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 8/21/24 09:27 AM