The Missouri Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal in a lawsuit brought by the Howard County Ambulance District against the City of Fayette. The decision effectively upholds a ruling from Judge Cynthia Suter of the Circuit Court of Howard County, which found on July 26, 2017, that the city is not required to…

Work began Thursday on the walking trail at Ricketts Lake (also commonly known as the Old City Lake) in Fayette. City and county crews will replace the gravel trail that encircles the lake with a five-foot wide cement track. The majority of the roughly $300,000 project is being paid for by a grant from the…

Skullsplitter Spirits in Higbee will host a cancer benefit Saturday. The Third Annual Beat Multiple Myeloma Fundraiser will run from 12-5 p.m. at its facility at 9603 Highway B. This is the third annual event to benefit this Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). And one that is quite close to home for owner and distiller…

Emma Hoover, a senior at Fayette High School, was selected to participate in the National Rifle Association’s annual National Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.). The a seven-day, expense paid educational experience in Washington, D.C. for outstanding rising high school juniors and seniors took place July 9-15. While in the nation’s capital, Hoover will learn the significance…

Fayette and Howard County residents braved triple-digit heat indices last Wednesday for the Independence Day celebration at the Fayette City Park. Cathy Thogmorton, along with a bevy of volunteers, put together the day-long event for the community. The event consisted of a full day of activities. A 3K run/walk at the Fayette Golf Course was…