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Commission won’t adopt property tax freeze for seniors

The Howard County Commission last week reaffirmed that it will not create an ordinance to freeze property taxes for seniors citizens, citing the expected cost to the county. But, commissioners said …

No bond for Boonville teen who allegedly pointed gun at juveniles on Fayette square

A Boonville teenager was arrested last Wednesday for allegedly pointing a handgun at a group of other teens on the Fayette square. Kadyn Josiah Lee, 19, is currently being held without bond in the …
Left to right: Linn Memorial UMC Pastor Bill O’Neal, Second Baptist Church Pastor Charlie Wright, Juneteenth committee member Tim Jackman, and Faith Family Church Pastor Jaimie Paige.

Juneteenth committee presents check to Ministerial Alliance

The Fayette Juneteenth committee presented a check to the Fayette Ministerial Alliance in the amount of $665 on Wednesday morning. The donation represents the funds received during the community …

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. …

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, …
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Fayette senior Kaleb Friebe makes the hit with junior Caleb Craig as Fr. Tolton receiver Lucas Wietholder hauls in a pass.

FHS coach optimistic despite 0-2 start

After a disappointing season opener at Carrollton the week before, the Fayette Falcons dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 48-13 loss to Class 2 Father Tolton to open their home campaign on Friday. …

Running back Caleb Sager celebrates with Aidan Smith after a touchdown. Sager scored two rushing touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ first game of the season on Friday over Clark County.

Bulldogs rush to their first win of the season

The Harrisburg Bulldogs used a dominating ground performance to earn their first win of the 2024 football season, a 28-6 home victory over Clark County at home. Junior running back Caleb Sager led …

Injured Eagles fall on first road game

Central Methodist fell to 0-2 on the season with a 35-3 loss at Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska, on Saturday to open Heart cross-division play. The Eagles entered the game with significant …

Fayette softball takes one back against Boonville, heads to NF Tournament

Last week, Fayette coach Bri Moore said she wanted redemption against Boonville, which came from behind to defeat the Falcons 6-5 in the Lady Pirates’ tournament on August 31. On Monday, the …
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Rebuttal to Fayette Economy article

To the Editor : First, thank you – the Fayette Advertiser is a real community asset. Local papers like yours serve as vital resources that help foster our sense of community while keeping …

Reapplying for a Land Water Conservation Fund Grant

To the Editor : The Fayette Historic Preservation Commission with assistance from the Friends of Historic Fayette Memorial Pool are reapplying for a Land Water Conservation Fund Grant through …

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Left to right: Taylor McCann (Chamber Officer), Abigail Parker, Joyce Parker, Daniel Parker, Chelsea Karwarth, David Parker, Sydney Asbury, Janet Wells, Eden Cunningham, Nichole Cunningham, Dr. Aaron Cunningham (Owner), Laura Cunningham, Harry Cunningham, Sarah Soare, Terri Soare, Molly Lyons, Courtey Neville, Kelcie Noll, Wes Moxley (Chamber Officer), Li Lean (Chamber Officer), and Julie Parrish (Chamber Officer).
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Joyance by Tom Yancey '54.
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 …
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 …

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Obituaries
 Jack E. Chipley
Jack E. Chipley, 88, of New Franklin, Mo., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on August 14, 2024. Jack was born in rural Howard County on September 10, 1935, a son of …
John C. Grigsby
John C.   Grigsby, 85, of Fayette, passed away on August 11, 2024, at Glasgow Gardens in Glasgow. John was born December 17, 1938, a son of Herman Moss Grigsby and Bertha Houston Grigsby. …
Sarah Overstreet
Lifelong Fayette, MO resident, Sarah Overstreet, age 95, passed away peacefully at Glasgow Gardens nursing facility in Glasgow, MO on August 12, 2024. Sarah Ann Overstreet was born in Fayette on …
Mattie Virginia Waters
Mattie Virginia Waters, 91, of Boonville, MO passed away August 9, 2024, at University of Missouri Hospital. Mattie was born in rural Howard County on April 27, 1933, a daughter of Charles …
Mark Thompson
Fayette resident Mark Thompson, age 64, passed away suddenly at his home on August 11, 2024. Mark Cecil Thompson was born on June 21, 1960, in Burlington, Vt., a son to Reginald C. and Virginia …
Janie Lea DeWall
Janie Lea DeWall, 60, of New Franklin, Mo., passed away on August 8, 2024, at Boone Hospital Center. Janie was born in Lebanon, Mo., on October 13, 1963, a daughter of Karl and Judy Burton …

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