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Boys & Girls Town opens new location in Fayette

The Fayette site at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 300 E. Davis Street.

A new site for the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri has opened in Fayette. Located at St. Paul United Methodist Church at 300 E. Davis Street, this marks the 14th site for the …

Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court, the Honorable Mary R. Russell, visited the 14th Judicial Circuit on Monday afternoon. Standing, left to right: Howard County Sheriff Jeff Oswald, Randall Barron (Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Randolph County), Rep. Tim Taylor, Mary Russell (Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court), Associate Circuit Judge Mason Gebhardt, Presiding Circuit 14 Judge Scott Hayes, Jeremy Shewmaker (Assistant Public Defender), Lisa Asbury, Kathy Lloyd (State Courts Administrator), and Valarie Foland (Assistant Public Defender). Seated: Kay Daniels (Administrative Assistant to the Presiding Judge), Stephanie Luntsford (Randolph County Prosecuting Attorney), Michelle Chapman (Randolph County Circuit Clerk), Teresa Syferd (Howard County Circuit Clerk), Kim Cook (Deputy Juvenile Officer), Chanda Bankhead (Chief Juvenile Officer), Mary Ellen Creed (Court Reporter), Mike Fusselman (attorney for the Juvenile Office).

Hon. Mary Russell, Chief Justice of Mo. Supreme Court, pays tribute to local court personnel

The Howard County Courthouse received a distinguished guest on Monday. Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court, Mary R. Russell, paid a visit to the 14the Circuit Court. Judge Russell …

After a two-week delay due to potential conflicts with her employer, newly-elected Southwest Ward Alderwoman LeeAnna Shiflett was sworn-in to the Fayette Board of Aldermen last week.

Residents on Green Acres Dr. ask council for long-awaited sewer access

The Fayette Board of Aldermen welcomed its newest member during its most recent meeting on Tuesday, April 23. Council members also heard a request for sewer service from a neighborhood annexed in the …

Water from Moniteau Creek flows across Highway 124 near Harrisburg.

Weekend deluge causes minor flooding

Heavy rains, ranging nearly 3.5 inches of rain as observed by a local weather station, to up to 10 inches in places fell overnight Saturday into Sunday, causing minor flooding in lowland areas. …

Dozen area high school musicians earn top ratings at state music fest

Area musicians earned 12 gold ratings at the State Music Festival hosted by the Missouri State High School Activities Association at the University of Missouri-Columbia last week. Fayette picked up …

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Falcons topple Marceline for fourth straight win

The Fayette baseball team is on a roll. On Wednesday, the Falcons picked up their fourth straight win with a 9-3 rout of longtime Lewis & Clark Conference rival Marceline. The contest was …

Letters

Public invited to quilting program

To the Editor: Dawn Heese, quilter and author of nine books, will provide a program for AWE on April 16, 7 p.m. at Schnell Hall. All are welcome. Dawn is an author, pattern designer, and Marcus …

Arbor Day April 27

To the Editor: In celebration of Arbor Day, the Fayette MO Tree Board will have a tree giveaway on Sat. April 27th from 9-11am on the Howard County Courthouse lawn. If you would like to reserve …

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FAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL crowned seniors Queen Laney Thieme and King Tristan Swanson at the 2024 Junior/Senior Prom on Saturday night. After holding the Grand March at the Howard County Courthouse, the dance was held at Linn Memorial United Methodist Church on the Central Methodist campus that evening.

2024 Fayette Prom Royalty

Mrs. Stevens’ First Grade class with Heather Conrow (Livestock Specialist-MU Extension Howard County), Zach Callahan (Mizzou Meat Market), and Sondra & Randy Conklin (Rocking C Ranch-Donors)

‘Beefing Up’ the Fayette school district

The Fayette School District received more than 500 pounds of locally raised beef last week through the state’s MO Beef Kids program. Randy and Sondra Conklin of Rocking C Ranch …

Several injured in two crashes last week

Several injuries were reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in two serious crashes in Howard County on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. The first occurred at 4:22 p.m. on Tuesday, …

State Music Fest Thursday - Saturday

The Fayette High School band and choir will take 13 solos and seven ensembles to the State Music Festival starting on Thursday. Each of those solos and ensembles received Exemplary ratings at …

Final public viewing of April Thursday Night at CMU Observatory

Central Methodist University’s Morrison Observatory in Fayette will open its doors for one more public viewing night this month. The session is free and open to the public starting at 8 p.m. on …

Optimist BBQ Sunday

The Fayette Optimist Club will host its annual Spring BBQ fundraiser on Sunday in the parking lot of C&R Market. This marks the 20th year of the fundraiser. Proceeds from this …

Greg Stidham takes the Oath of Office to be sworn-in as Fayette’s new Mayor.

New mayor, council faced light agenda

The City of Fayette swore in a new mayor and returning alderwomen last week. Greg Stidham took the oath of office for the city’s top job at the most recent meeting of the Board of Aldermen on …

Wes Friebe (center) and Lisa Shrum are sworn in to their seats on the Fayette Board of Education by board secretary Jessica Dodson on Monday.

Friebe, Shrum sworn-in to Fayette Board of Education

The Fayette Board of Education welcomed two new members and bid farewell to members Matt Hudson and John Stroupe during its annual reorganization meeting Monday evening. Sworn in are newcomers Lisa …

Lifeguards needed for City Pool

The City of Fayette is currently hiring lifeguards for the City Pool. So far only four of around 16 position have been filled. Lifeguards require certification from the American Red Cross, which …

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Obituaries

Ann Shockley Schafer

Fayette, Mo., resident Ann Schafer, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on April 5, 2024. Ann S. Schafer was born December 6, 1944, in Jefferson City, Mo. She was one of five …

Mary Ellen Kohl Foland

Mary Ellen Kohl Foland passed away quietly on April 4, 2024. She was born the daughter of Charles Leroy Kohl and Rose Raso Kohl on March 16, 1942, in Saint Louis, Missouri. She attended schools in …

Thomas Ray Ward

Thomas Ray Ward passed away peacefully with his wife, Rachel Steele, by his side at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 after losing his battle with cirrhosis. Tom, a native of Northern …

Andrew (Ben) Cutler

Andrew “Ben” Cutler, 75, of New Franklin, Mo., died on March 25, 2024, at Macon Health Care. Andrew was born on November 28, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Benjamin and Jane Cutler. …

Timothy Scott Taylor

Timothy Scott Taylor, 45, of Fayette died at his home on March 31, 2024. Timothy was born in Boonville on August 2, 1978. He was formerly employed at Nordyne in Boonville. …

Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson passed away peaceably, with his family at his side, on April 1, 2024, at Glasgow Gardens. He was 82 years of age. Walter Dale Johnson was born May 29, 1941, on the family farm east …

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