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Contested races emerge as filing period expires

Contested races have opened for the Fayette City Marshal and for seats on the New Franklin, Harrisburg, and Higbee school boards and the New Franklin city council. However, openings remained on the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/6/26 11:17 AM

Foster Care Info Night Jan. 11

Coyote Hill Foster Care Ministries, near Harrisburg, will host a Foster Care Information Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11 at the Fayette First Baptist Church-Education Building. The … more

1/6/26 11:16 AM

County residents admitted free to tonight’s CMU basketball games

Central Methodist University will host Howard County Appreciation Day on tonight (Wednesday), offering free admission to Howard County residents for a men’s and women’s basketball conference … more

1/6/26 11:15 AM

Annual MLK community luncheon and service Jan. 18

On Sunday, Jan. 18, the Fayette community will unite to honor the life, legacy, and enduring vision of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the annual community celebration. This … more

1/6/26 11:13 AM

Strodtman Real Estate closes

Strodtman Real Estate has closed after more than three decades of selling homes in Howard County. Lori and Jeff Strodtman made the announcement via the company’s Facebook page on Friday, Jan. 2. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 1/6/26 11:11 AM

Local students awarded degrees at CMU winter commencement

Central Methodist University celebrated its Winter 2025 commencement on Dec. 6 in Puckett Fieldhouse. Business owner and author Rogers Strickland delivered the commencement address as a packed house … more

1/6/26 11:11 AM

Area students named to Columbia College Dean’s List

Eight area students earned recognition on Deal’s List at Columbia College for the Fall 2025 semester. To be named to the list, a student must complete at least 12 undergraduate credit hours during … more

1/6/26 11:11 AM

Advertiser will not print next week

There will be no Fayette Advertiser delivered next week. The publication date would have been Dec. 31, 2025. The Advertiser is prepared each week by only two people, myself and Linda Vroman. And … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/23/25 09:33 AM

Sparkle in the Park dazzles

The Fayette City Park is once again alight with Holiday cheer. The Friends of Historic Fayette Memorial Pool present the annual Sparkle in the Park every December, with businesses, organizations, and … more

12/23/25 09:32 AM

Two local high school seniors receive DAR Good Citizen Awards

Ella Doolin of Fayette and Kourtney Strawn, of Harrisburg, are the recipients of Good Citizens Awards from the Howard County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Doolin is the … more

12/23/25 09:32 AM

Two-way race opens for City Marshal as filing period continues

Two officers have filed their candidacies for City Marshal, which begins a new term in April. Current Marshal Timothy “Bo” Wells and Fayette police officer Brandon Abbott have filed to lead the … more

12/23/25 09:30 AM

Glasgow Students Collect Holiday donations

Glasgow FCCLA members collected toys, hats, glove, and self-care items for children and teens in the community during the group’s Project Warmth Toy Drive. More than $500 of toys were donated … more

12/23/25 09:28 AM

Veterans honored at New Franklin cemetery for Wreaths Across America ceremony

The Mount Pleasant Cemetery Association, with help from the Howard County Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, held its second Wreaths Across America … more

12/23/25 09:28 AM

Optimist Club launches scholarship in honor of Don Hilgedick

The Fayette Optimist Club announced a new scholarship in honor of longtime member Don Hilgedick. The founder of Hilgedick Electric Service, Hilgedick was an “everyday Optimist.” He passed … more

12/23/25 09:27 AM

FHS alum connects with students in powerful presentation on forgiveness and growing up without a father

Fayette High School alumnus Quincy Moore ‘92 delivered a passionate program on growing up fatherless and the power of forgiveness on Thursday, Dec. 11, in the high school gym. Moore marked his … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/16/25 03:48 PM

City fires building inspector

The City of Fayette fired its building inspector last week after nearly four months on the job. Tracy Read was hired on Aug. 27, contracted to work 20 hours a week. Mr. Read told this newspaper … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/16/25 03:46 PM

Fayette Mayor, Alderwoman file for re-election

Fayette Mayor Greg Stidham and Northwest Ward Alderwoman Michelle Ishmael filed for re-election on Dec. 9, the first day of the filing period for the April 7 municipal and school board elections. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/16/25 03:45 PM

1st Christian annual Free Christmas Dinner Dec. 25

The First Christian Church in Fayette will host its annual Community Christmas Dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, at the church, 307 N. Church Street. The public is … more

12/16/25 03:44 PM

Fairgrounds committee hopes to open new building in time for fair

The new building at the fairgrounds has made some progress in recent weeks. Framing is nearly complete in the bathroom and kitchen areas inside, and members of the Fairground Development Fundraising … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 12/16/25 03:44 PM

Christmas worship services announced

Several area churches have announced Christmas services. If your church would like to be mentioned in next week’s Dec. 24 Fayette Advertiser, email information to news@fayettenews.com. … more

12/16/25 03:43 PM