A magical season ended with Central Methodist raising the trophy they’ve dreamed of all season. For the first time in the history of Central Methodist University, a team has won a national championship, as the men’s soccer team defeated Missouri Valley in penalty kicks to capture the title on Saturday night.

Santa Claus will take time out of his extremely busy Christmas schedule to hear children’s requests Saturday evening in the Howard County Courthouse.

Friends of the Historic Fayette Memorial Pool welcomed Santa and area visitors to their inaugural “Sparkle in the Park” on Saturday. The historic swimming pool, right, was decked inside and out for Christmas. Santa was available to hear Christmas wishes and his elves served treats. All around the city park area organizations set light displays…

It may be only four weeks since the November election, but the filing period for municipal and school board April elections opens next week. The filing period begins Tuesday, Dec. 11. The last day to file is Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.

Fayette’s newest culinary offering will open its doors in time for Saturday’s Christmas parade. The Savory Bakery, located on south main, will serve wassell and hot soup, along with coffee and assorted teas.

The Fayette R-III Board of education is moving forward with its consideration of a four-day school week. Board members discussed the possibility of this change at their monthly meeting last Tuesday, November 20. The board also anticipates the placement of another initiative for a tax levy increase on the ballot for the April 2019 election.