Letters to the Editor | The Fayette Advertiser

Vote ‘No’ on Constitutional Amendments

To the Editor : On August 6, 2024 there will be a “Special Election” to vote on two Amendments to the Missouri Constitution that have been proposed by the Missouri General Assembly … more

7/23/24 10:14 AM

Agrees with letter denouncing Supreme Court

To the Editor : New Franklin resident David Bradley wrote in a Letter to the Editor in the July 10, 2024 Fayette Advertiser edition: “Six Supreme Court justices appointed for life, … more

7/23/24 10:14 AM

Police Pay Increase a Grave Mistake

To the Editor : In this weeks paper (July 17,2024) I read where the city council voted to increase the salaries of the police department. I feel this is a grave mistake. The road and bridge … more

7/23/24 10:14 AM

Judge Scott Hayes' Anger in His Court

To the Editor : I want to echo a complaint against Judge Scott Hayes registered in a letter to the editor in The Fayette Advertiser earlier this year. My issue with Judge Hayes occurred … more

7/23/24 10:13 AM

Exempting Childcare Facilities from Taxes Is a Bad Idea

To the Editor : On August 6, along with voting in party primaries, Missouri voters are being asked to vote on a constitutional amendment to exempt all childcare facilities outside of homes from … more

7/16/24 11:50 AM

Report animal bites to Public Health Department

To the Editor : Recently there has been an increased number of late reported cases of animal bites which occur/have occurred in Howard County. We are writing this letter to share information … more

7/9/24 10:59 AM

Disagrees with Supreme Court

To the Editor : Right and wrong. Most any elementary school student knows the difference. They would tell you that the January 6 rioters who attacked Congress as it was certifying … more

7/9/24 10:58 AM

Missouri May Be Holding Unclaimed Property For YOU: Come Get YOUR Money!

To the Editor : During June and July, newspapers across Missouri are publishing tens of thousands of names of people for whom the State Treasurer’s Office is holding unclaimed property … more

6/25/24 11:05 AM

Memorial Day in a small town is more genuine

To the Editor : Memorial Day in a small town is more genuine. I am not a Fayette native, but wish I were. As Regent of the Howard County DAR chapter, I was in charge of coordinating our annual … more

6/19/24 10:47 AM

No longer Impeached

To the Editor: This letter is written regarding case # 24SA-CV00176. Renna Bean, Plaintiff vs City of Glasgow and Board of Alderman, City of Glasgow. (The impeachment case). … more

5/21/24 11:33 AM

RTS needs to do better job

City of Fayette Mayor and Council: RTS need to start doing better job with trash pickup. They leave trash can in roadway and driveway. Trash not in bag will not pick up. Give 45 days to get … more

5/14/24 12:17 PM

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 … more

4/9/24 11:55 AM

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 … more

4/9/24 11:55 AM

911 tax draws wide support

To the Editor: The Fayette Police would like to take this opportunity to endorse the 1/4 cent Sales Tax being requested by the Howard County 911 Board. The Howard County Dispatch service is an … more

4/4/24 02:18 PM

An opinion piece for the Fayette Advertiser

Coming up…elections. I read (Fayette Advertiser, Wed. Feb. 7, Vol.184, #23) with interest Judge Hayes defending his record as a helpful and stellar member of the bar. A fourth term? I remember … more

3/19/24 02:53 PM

Howard County Fire Protection District supports sales tax

To the editor: The Howard County Fire Protection District would like to show its support of the 911 Board’s 1⁄4 cent sales tax increase. We answered 1,634 calls dispatched in … more

3/19/24 02:52 PM

How your donations help our young musicians

The Fayette Music Boosters are profoundly grateful for the unwavering support of our community and the generous offerings that raised an outstanding $26,500 at our recent Soup Supper and Dessert … more

3/12/24 11:33 AM

Support 1⁄4 cent sales tax for 911

To the editor: The Howard County Commission will endorse the 1⁄4 cent sales tax for 911 services. If passed this will improve services throughout Howard County. The importance … more

3/5/24 04:09 PM

Religious History Behind Gaza War

To the Editor: In the war in Gaza, now in its fifth month, there was a heart rending telephone recording of a beautiful 6 year old girl, Hind Rajah, pleading for help, “come take … more

3/5/24 04:09 PM

Show up and speak out

To the Editor : I want to thank the voters in the Southwest Ward for giving me the opportunity to serve on the Board of Alderman (City Council) these past two years. I hope to stay engaged and … more

2/27/24 12:10 PM