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American Legion to raise funds for fairgrounds building

The Howard County American Legion will host a smoked pork chop dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, at the Legion Post. Proceeds from the event will benefit construction of … more

Boonesboro Cemetery Association elects officers, approves bylaw changes

The Boonesboro Cemetery Association held its annual meeting on March 10, electing new officers and approving bylaw amendments. Elected to the board were Ethan Shipp as president, Kevin Hollowell … more

Kevin, Karlin Yaeger honored for careers in animal health

Karlin and Kevin Yaeger, both Fayette natives, were honored as the 2026 Alumni of the Year by their University of Missouri fraternity, Alpha Gamma Rho-Theta Chapter. The national social and … more

Ambulance District pushes for tax change

The Howard County Ambulance District is asking voters to approve a 1% sales tax in exchange for a 50% reduction in property taxes to fund expanded emergency services. The proposal will appear on the … more

MoDOT answers questions about Hwy. 240 bridge replacement

A steady stream of local residents met with Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) officials Thursday evening for an open meeting regarding plans to replace the Hwy. 240 bridge over Salt Creek … more

Advertiser will close in March 2027

Starting this week, the Advertiser will count down to the final edition a little over a year from now, on March 31, 2027. The year-long delay will ensure current subscriptions expire before the … more

Vandelicht to be honored at CMU band concert

Renowned band director Skip Vandelicht will be honored at a luncheon prior to the Central Methodist University Band Legacy Concert on Sunday, March 22. The annual concert and luncheon celebrate … more

Ambulance Dist. to hold open house, Q&As on new tax

The Howard County Ambulance District will hold two question-and-answer sessions and facility tours. The first will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 14. The second begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, … more

Water district seeks $9 million bond approval

The Consolidated Public Water Supply District No. 1 of Howard County will ask voters to approve a $9 million waterworks revenue bond on April 7. The bond would finance repairs, upgrades, and … more

St. Paddy’s Parade March 17

A St. Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Tuesday, March 17 on Main Street. The parade will kick off at 6 p.m. from the CMU steps on East Elm Street, and proceed down Main Street to … more

DePaul professor to deliver CMU Fleer Lecture

The 2026 Gil and Ruth Fleer Lecture at Central Methodist University will take place on Wednesday, March 25, as Dr. Scott Paeth is set to speak on “Public Theology and Democratic Pluralism.” The … more

MoDOT seeks input about Hwy. 240 bridge replacement

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking community input on a project to replace the Missouri Route 240 bridge over Salt Creek in Howard County. Replacing the 93-year-old bridge … more

MoDOT inspectors close bridges in Fayette, Glasgow

The bridge spanning a creek on North Mulberry Street in Fayette near the CMU football field was closed by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), effective Friday morning. MoDOT engineers … more

Fayette resident files for US House

Fayette resident Bradley Patty, a retired master sergeant in the U.S. Army, is one of five Republicans to file candidacy on Feb. 24 for Missouri’s newly expanded 5th Congressional District in the … more

St. Joseph pancake fundraiser Sunday

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fayette will host its pancake and sausage breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, March 8. On the menu will be pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, and fried … more

KoC fish fry Friday

The Knights of Columbus will hold a fish fry fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 13. Meals will be served at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Hall, 300 South Cleveland Street in Fayette. … more

St. Paul UMC soul food dinner March 14

The community is invited to the annual St. Paul United Methodist Church Soul Food Dinner from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. The menu features home-cooked soul food and fellowship … more

Students from Ste. Genevieve, Fulton, Thayer win full scholarships at CMU talent contests

More than two dozen talented students from across the region performed at the annual Central’s Got Talent and Center Stage competitions at Central Methodist University on February 19, earning music … more

Rotary supports Holiday House, welcomes Students of the Month

The Fayette Rotary Club held a busy and engaging meeting on Wednesday, November 25. Members honored the Fayette High School Students of the Month for December and January, presented a Happy Can … more

Vaughns drop plans for Fly By 5&240 Restaurant

Joe and Kelly Vaughn announced on Friday that they will not open the restaurant they had been developing in Fayette due to health, family, and time constraints. The couple, who own Vaughn … more
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