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City treats trees, applies for new TRIM grant

Fayette’s Board of Aldermen made three decisions last week for the sake of trees throughout the city. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 26, the council voted to treat five ash … more

Council settles Spring St. parking, turns attention to downtown

Once again, parking was a significant topic of discussion for the Fayette city council during its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 26.   The board also moved forward with plans to … more

Speed limit to increase to 60 between Fayette, Glasgow

The trip from Fayette to Glasgow, and vice versa, is about to be a little shorter. Not in distance, but in time. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has approved a request to … more

CMU announces online MBA program

Central Methodist University is now accepting applications to its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, with the upcoming block of classes beginning October 23. The MBA program is … more

Fayette Rotary Club to host Cornhole Tourney for World Polio Day

World Polio Day is October 24, the birthday of Jonas Salk, the American researcher who developed the first polio vaccine in 1955. During October, Rotary Clubs worldwide are planning fundraisers to … more

County updating courthouse sidewalks

The Howard County courthouse is getting all new sidewalks. Schmidt Farms Construction, from Glasgow, began pouring new cement last week and should be finished in early October. The new sidewalks … more

Glasgow police chief sues city over pay reduction

The Chief of Police in Glasgow filed suit last month against the city and two city council members. Chief Tyler Polson alleges city council member Renna Bean and former alderwoman Susan Freese … more

MAEDC Pres. Asbury to retire in December

Randy Asbury, president of the Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation (MAEDC), announced his impending retirement, effective December 15. The announcement came during the September 19 MAEDC … more

Former Glasgow Mayor, County Commissioner Howard McMillan dies

Howard McMillan, who served as Mayor of Glasgow and Howard County Commissioner passed away on Wednesday, September 20. A veteran of the United States Navy, McMillan worked as a lineman for … more

Time Capsule entries due October 8

Those wishing to place items into the 2073 Time Capsule are asked by the Bicentennial Committee to do so by October 8. Although, the committee would prefer to have as many entries turned in by … more

Fayette R-III approved for SAC grant

The Fayette school district last week received approval for a School Age Community (SAC) grant, which funds the Monday and after-school Falcon Club program.   This is the second time … more

Falcons sweep Carrollton Band Day

The Fayette High School marching band secured high marks again this year at Carrollton Band Day on Saturday. The event traditionally kicks off the marching band competition season. Fayette took … more

CMU Conservatory Singers to host fall concert Sunday

The Central Methodist University Conservatory Singers will host their first concert of the year on Sunday. The 2023 Fall Concert Program, titled “With a Voice of Singing,” will begin at … more

Thies Family named Howard County Farm Family

Mike and Paula Thies and family of Armstrong were among the families honored during the 66th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, on August 14, at the Missouri State Fair. The Thies family was … more

Harrisburg Homecoming 2023

CROWNED HARRISBURG HOMECOMING QUEEN AND KING Friday night were seniors Trinity Braden and Hayven Samuels. Braden is the daughter of Jessica and Jerry Young. Samuels is the son of Stephanie Hall and … more

Dimond named Assistant to the Mayor

The City of Fayette has hired former Main Street Executive Director Michael Dimond to serve as Assistant to the Mayor. Dimond was hired for the position, which is similar to a city administrator, … more

Santa Fe Trail Days

Early crowds were slightly thinner than usual on Saturday morning at the annual Santa Fe Trail Days held in downtown New Franklin. Rain and cloudy skies, along with packed schedules around the area … more

Conrow named Rotary Business Leader of the Year

The Fayette Rotary Club honored Cana Conrow as the club’s Business Leader of the Year for 2023 at its regular meeting on September 13 in the Central Methodist University Student Center. The … more

Water rates in Fayette to increase

The price of water will increase for Fayette customers in the coming months. The Howard County Regional Water Commission is preparing to build a second clear well, as mandated by the Missouri … more

FHS Class of 1973 Reunites

Members of the Fayette High School Class of 1973 gathered Saturday for their 50 th reunion. This was the largest class in FHS history, starting with 103 members as freshmen, before graduating with … more
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