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Confusion persists over Historic Preservation District mandate

A heated discussion during a public hearing forced the Fayette city council to further table an amendment to the city code with regard to a new historic district.   A recent request by this … more

Bidders set new record for the CMU Athletic Auction

THE CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY EAGLE ATHLETIC AUCTION raised more than $130,000. The total marks a new record for the annual event that raises funds for CMU’s athletic programs. Popular … more

Fayette seeks new City Clerk

Fayette is seeking a new City Clerk.   Current City Clerk, Judy Thompson, announced she will leave the position at the end of August. She said she hopes the long lead time will give the … more

CMU observatory open for public viewing, tours Aug. 8

Central Methodist University's historic Morrison Observatory will be open to the public on August 8 at 9 pm. Morrison Observatory is located in Fayette, Missouri on 504 Park Road, next to Fayette … more

County Clerk reminds voters of August 6, 2024, Election Day protocol

As we approach Election Day, I want to take a second to remind Howard County voters about a few things: 1) This is a “Party” primary election. You must choose a party to participate. … more

Fayette Area School Reunion canceled, classes will still meet

The Fayette Schools Reunion banquet scheduled for Saturday, August 3, has been canceled due to lack of interest. Alumni association members will be on the courthouse lawn Saturday morning during … more

Boonslick native, Civil Rights leader to be remembered in Boonville

Rev. Cordell Tindall (C.T.) Vivian, Medal of Freedom recipient, Civil Rights leader, and a native of the Boonslick, C. T. Vivian, will be honored in Boonville on Saturday, August 3. A bust will be … more

Art Fest to include Classic Car Show

The Fayette Festival of the Arts will include a classic car show for the second year in a row. Sponsored by Community Auto, it will be held as part of the 2024 Fayette Festival of the Arts next … more

MoDOT performs Church Street sidewalk upgrades

Crews from Central Missouri Concrete Solutions of Linn, Mo., have been at work making sidewalks along the west side of Church Street more handicapped accessible. The workers are replacing sidewalk … more

Forfeiture filing alleges $2.4 million embezzlement scheme

The United States Attorney’s Office has filed a Notice of Successor Trustee’s Sale for five tracts of land in Howard County that allegedly were at least partially paid for with money … more

Council can’t come together to support new sidewalk project

The Fayette city council cannot seem to come together to support an upcoming sidewalk replacement program planned by Central Methodist University alongside campus on Church Street. The latest heated … more

CMU legend Dr. Luetjen passes away

Legendary Central Methodist University professor, coach, and athletic director Dr. James Luetjen passed away on Tuesday, July 9, at the age of 91.   Dr. Luetjen was a prominent figure on … more

Council approves police wage hike, purchase of drug incinerator

The Fayette city council unanimously approved wage and benefit increases and a sign-on bonus for the Fayette Police Department. It also approved a proposal by City Marshal David Ford to share the … more

City hires part-time building inspector

The City of Fayette has hired a new part-time building inspector. She is Angie Malone, who formerly served as both the city’s director of public works and building inspector after a career as a … more

Is the city council ignoring the Sunshine Law?

Did the Fayette Board of Aldermen violate the state’s sunshine law? It would appear so. During the city council’s last regular meeting on Tuesday, July 9, the council voted 4-0 to approve … more

Citywide Garage Sale Aug. 10

The annual Fayette Citywide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, August 10. To have your ad included with the publication list of sales, email it to: advertising@fayettenews.com, or personally … more

61st Annual Roanoke Band Concert next Saturday

A long-standing Howard County tradition will continue on Saturday, July 27. The 61st Annual Roanoke Band Concert begins at 7 p.m. from the historic Roanoke Band Stand. While listening to various band … more

Fayette Celebrates Independence Day

Fayette woke up on Independence Day to soggy conditions after another night of torrential rainfall. Another 1.5 inches of rain of rain fell in the overnight hours, forcing the annual Fayette Party in … more

Council passes $6.2 million city budget

Fayette’s Board of Aldermen passed the city’s fiscal year 2024-2025 budget right on deadline during a special meeting held on Monday, July 1. The new fiscal year begins on July 1. … more

Two dead in wake of June 25 accident in Old Franklin

Two people involved in a three-car crash in Old Franklin on June 25 have died from their injuries. Mark S. Thomann, 72, Boonville, and Carolyn K. Volden, 73, New Franklin, were both in a 2010 Ford … more
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