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CMU band shines in Vandelicht’s final concert

The Central Methodist University band delivered an exceptional performance before a packed house worthy of a final send off for one of Missouri’s most celebrated band directors. Skip Vandelicht … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/9/23 10:35 AM

Discussions and reflections on black history in America and Fayette

The community is invited to join Fayette Together Board Directors Rev. Susan McCollegan and Rev. Lue Lockridge-Lane at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, at St. Paul United Methodist Church (300 E. … more

5/9/23 09:00 AM

The End of an Era: Vandelicht to conduct final concert Sunday

Skip Vandelicht will drop the baton for the final time Sunday afternoon at Linn Memorial United Methodist Church on the Central Methodist University campus. The renowned band director will retire at … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/2/23 11:45 AM

New Franklin school district awarded $100k grant for security upgrades

The New Franklin school district has been awarded $100,000 for school security improvements. On Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced 169 Missouri school districts and charter schools have received … more

5/2/23 11:44 AM

Central Methodist to graduate nearly 600 on May 13

Central Methodist University is soon to celebrate another class of graduates, with the spring 2023 commencement ceremony scheduled for May 13. University officials are anticipating more than 580 … more

5/2/23 11:43 AM

Fayette Main Street, Inc. recognized as 2022 Main St. America Affiliate

Fayette Main Street, Inc. has been designated an Affiliate Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of … more

5/2/23 11:42 AM

Rotary donates Happy Can funds to area organizations

The guest speaker at the Fayette Rotary meeting on April 26 was Gary Moreau, Executive Director of Mobility Worldwide MO – Columbia. Howard County Collector of Revenue Jinger Felten … more

5/2/23 11:41 AM

Parisi to deliver Missouri Valley commencement address

Dr. Joseph Parisi, former vice president of enrollment management at Central Methodist University, will deliver the commencement address for Missouri Valley College on Saturday, May 6 on the MVC … more

5/2/23 11:38 AM

Second bivalent COVID-19 vaccine available for 65+ and immunocompromised

Older adults and immunocompromised persons are now able to receive a second bivalent mRNA vaccine dose against COVID-19. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently … more

5/2/23 11:32 AM

Harrisburg to fill new time chest May 13

The Harrisburg Lions Club will dedicate a new time chest next weekend. The club has elected to create a chest rather than a time capsule. When the last 50-year capsule was unearthed in August 2021 … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 5/2/23 11:32 AM

Sweet Sounds performed the National Anthem

Sweet Sounds youth choir performed the National Anthem at Glasgow High School’s home baseball game on Tuesday, April 25. The choir practices weekly after school under the direction of Lacey … more

5/2/23 11:31 AM

Fayette names Rock Bridge offensive coordinator Kole Hinton as new head football coach

The Fayette school district announced on Friday that Rock Bridge offensive coordinator Kole Hinton will be the next head coach for the high school Falcons next season. Hinton takes over for Mike … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/25/23 11:42 AM

Higbee native graduates academy, New graduate assigned to Troop F

Six new troopers graduated from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, April 14, including Dustin W. Harrison of Higbee. He will be assigned to Troop B, … more

4/25/23 11:34 AM

Kelly, Sunderland crowned FHS Prom King and Queen

FAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Haden Kelly and Preslee Sunderland were crowned King and Queen of the 2023 Prom Saturday night. The dance was held at Tricky Fish Community Hall in downtown Fayette. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/25/23 11:29 AM

MAEDC hosts public forums in Fayette, New Franklin, Glasgow

The Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation (MAEDC) on Friday held public forums in New Franklin, Fayette, and Glasgow to garner input regarding the economic development needs of those Howard … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/25/23 11:28 AM

Meet Fayette’s new Postmaster

The Fayette branch of the United States Post Office has a new Postmaster. Jordan Benny succeeded Judy Kirschman at the end of March. Mr. Benny has been with the USPS for 15 years. He began as a … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/25/23 11:28 AM

‘Innovative’ Othello coming to CMU stage

The Little Theatre, on the campus of Central Methodist University, will soon present a unique take on a William Shakespeare classic. Othello, the Moor of Venice will be open from April 27-30, … more

4/25/23 11:27 AM

Boonville teen charged with lighting hay, grass fires

A Boonville teenager is in the Howard County jail after setting hay and grass fires in rural Howard County earlier this month. Michael Joseph Walters, 19, faces one count of knowingly burning or … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/19/23 12:31 PM

Light agenda greets newest city council

Fayette City Clerk Judy Thompson swore in three incumbents and one new member to the Board of Aldermen at the council’s most recent meeting last week on Tuesday, April 11. The new council … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/19/23 12:30 PM

Vandelicht, Hudson re-elected to school board leadership

The Fayette Board of Education will remain almost identical to last year’s board following the April 4 school board elections. All three incumbents ran without opposition, and the board … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/19/23 12:24 PM