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School board names O’Neill Distinguished Citizen of the Year

The Fayette R-III Board of Education surprised longtime music student accompanist Janet O’Neill with its annual Distinguished Citizen of the Year award at a ceremony held on Wednesday, May 7. … more

5/13/25 11:56 AM

CMU graduates largest class in 30 years

The largest class in 30 years was awarded diplomas during Central Methodist University’s annual graduation ceremony on Saturday afternoon in Pickett Field House. Three hundred sixty-nine … more

5/13/25 11:55 AM

City pool to open May 24

The Fayette swimming pool will open on time this year, at noon on Saturday, May 24. The historic above-ground pool annually opens for the summer season on Memorial Day weekend. So far, 11 … more

5/13/25 11:54 AM

Community Garden Plots Available for 2025 Season

The Howard County Health & Wellness Council is accepting applications for community garden plots located at Silvey and Ferguson streets, just a block and a half from Paige-Liberty Park in … more

5/13/25 11:53 AM

FHS to graduate 47

Fayette High School will confer diplomas to 47 seniors during its annual commencement exercises at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Former teacher Kim Eaton will serve as the keynote speaker for … more

5/13/25 11:53 AM

Hill receives PEO Chapter NN Scholarship

Fayette High School senior Oakleigh Ann Hill is the recipient of the NN Chapter, PEO Scholarship. She is the daughter of David and Samie Hill. The scholarship is in the amount of $250. Hil has … more

5/13/25 11:52 AM

Howard County Economic Development Council partners with Boonslick Community Development Corp.

The Howard County Economic Development Council (HCEDC) announced that as of May 1, it has ended its long-standing partnership with the Moberly Area Economic Development Corporation (MAEDC) to … more

5/6/25 11:01 AM

Area musicians earn awards at state music contest

Area high school musicians from Fayette, New Franklin, and Harrisburg earned gold, silver, and bronze awards at the 73rd Annual MSHSAA State Music Festival held on the University of Missouri campus … more

5/6/25 11:01 AM

Metzger gives final concert at CMU

Dr. Kara Metzger led the Central Methodist University concert band in her final performance as Director of Bands at the Swinney Conservatory of Music on Saturday. The concert was performed before an … more

5/6/25 11:00 AM

Teen injured in rollover accident

A teenager from Mexico, Mo., sustained minor injuries in a one-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Audrain County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 14-year-old female was … more

5/6/25 10:59 AM

Receives prestigious nursing faculty award

On Friday, May 25, Fayette resident Kimberly Oeth was honored with the Betty Crim Faculty Enhancement Award from the University of Missouri’s Sinclair School of Nursing. The award, … more

5/6/25 10:53 AM

Streets a high priority of new council

The newest formation of the Fayette city council has put street improvements at the forefront. Four new members were sworn onto the six-person Fayette Board of Aldermen last Tuesday in the first … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/29/25 11:10 AM

CMU Graduation May 10

Central Methodist University will soon celebrate hundreds of its most recent graduates across multiple campuses and online learning, starting with the Spring Commencement ceremony for Fayette on May … more

4/29/25 11:09 AM

2025 FHS Prom Royalty

Crowned King and Queen of the Fayette High School junior/senior Prom on Saturday were seniors Gavin Callahan and Whitley Sunderland. Gavin is the son of Jamie and Becky Callahan. Whitley is the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/29/25 11:08 AM

Fire Dept. prevents downtown fire

What potentially could have become a catastrophic fire downtown Tuesday morning was prevented by Fayette firemen. Employees at a building located at 122 South Main Street, a block south of the … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/29/25 11:07 AM

New Franklin Disc Golf Grand Opening

New Franklin will debut a new disc golf course at a grand opening at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The course is located at the New Franklin City Park. The grand opening will take place at the main shelter … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/29/25 11:02 AM

Local progressives hijack GOP meet-and-greet

What was designed as an informal meet-and-greet last Thursday for local constituents to visit with their state legislators devolved into a combative town hall-style melee when local progressive … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 4/29/25 11:00 AM

No injuries, minimal damage in dorm cooking fire

Fayette firemen responded to the report of a fire on the fourth floor of Woodward Hall on the Central Methodist University Campus shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday. Minimal damage was reported after a … more

4/22/25 11:35 AM

Howard County DAR thanks newspaper

On Thursday, the ladies of the Howard County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented a certificate of appreciation along with a medal to Fayette Advertiser Editor and Publisher … more

4/22/25 11:34 AM

Glasgow high school students win MoDOT contest

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) congratulates Rex Beltz and his 9-12 graders in the Glasgow School District on being selected among four winners in the 2025 “No MOre … more

4/22/25 11:32 AM