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Annual Howard County Fair starts this week

Tuesday, June 17 • 5:30–6:30 p.m. – 4-H/FFA Sheep, Goat, Hogs, and Cattle Vet Check Thursday, June 19 • 5:30 p.m. – Fairgrounds Cleanup and Setup Sunday, June 22 … more

6/17/25 10:34 AM

Dog attack draws sharp criticism of ordinance enforcement

Inconsistency over how vicious dogs are handled by Fayette police was the subject of a passionate discussion between citizens and the Fayette city council members at the board’s regular meeting … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/17/25 10:34 AM

Advertiser publisher named Rotary Business Person of the Year

Fayette Advertiser Editor/Publisher Justin Addison was named the Business Person of the Year by the Fayette Rotary Club at the organization’s meeting on June 11. Addison purchased the … more

6/17/25 10:33 AM

Citywide Garage Sale Aug. 9

The annual Fayette Citywide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, August 9. To have your ad included with the publication list of sales in this newspaper, email your information to: … more

6/17/25 10:32 AM

Howard Electric praises rollback of EPA rules, amid threats of blackouts and higher prices

Howard Electric Cooperative joins the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA ) in thanking the Trump administration for its proposals to repeal the Environmental Protection … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/17/25 10:32 AM

City seeks donations for July 4 Fireworks

The City of Fayette is once again seeking donations to help pay for the annual Independence Day fireworks display at the Fayette City Park. As of Monday morning, $1,200 has been donated, including a … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/17/25 10:31 AM

Charged with passing funny money

A Glasgow man was charged on Friday with a misdemeanor after allegedly passing a fake $100 bill at the Casey’s convenience store in that city. Vincent Michael Bonanata, 41, faces … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/17/25 10:29 AM

Mayor signs Juneteenth proclamation

A JUNETEENTH PROCLAMATION was signed by Fayette Mayor Greg Stidham on Tuesday. He will read the proclamation aloud at the opening ceremony of Fayette’s 25th Annual Juneteenth Celebration … more

6/17/25 10:28 AM

Meet the Team:

By the Howard County Ambulance District Most people don’t think about emergency medical services until they need them. But every day, behind the scenes, there’s a dedicated group of … more

6/17/25 10:28 AM

Fayette Juneteenth Grand Marshals

The Fayette Juneteenth Committee has announced five Grand Marshals for the milestone 25th annual celebration next week. Troy and Sheila Chapman, Carolyn Cravens, Rev. Fatima Garikayi, and Don Jackman … more

6/10/25 11:22 AM

Harrisburg school district to seek tax hike

The Harrisburg school district will ask voters to approve a 50-cent property tax increase and permission to waive a half-cent rollback to taxpayers from Proposition C during the August 5 election. … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 6/10/25 11:21 AM

Nine high school juniors to represent Howard County at Boys, Girls State

Nine local juniors from Fayette, Glasgow, and New Franklin high schools have been selected to attend the 2025 Missouri Boys State and Missouri Girls State programs, marking the largest group ever … more

6/10/25 11:20 AM

Optimist Power Pull returns Saturday

The engines will roar, the dirt will fly, and the excitement will be unmatched as the Fayette Optimist Club gears up to host the 2025 Fayette Power Pull this Saturday night at the Howard County … more

6/10/25 11:20 AM

Festival art show entries sought

Artists and photographers from across Missouri and beyond are invited to enter their works in the 24th annual Fayette Art Show on Saturday, August 2. The show is one of the most popular events at the … more

6/10/25 11:17 AM

Howard Electric Member Meeting June 17

Howard Electric Cooperative in Fayette will host its 89th Annual Meeting of members from 2 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, in the Fayette High School parking lot. Members who attend the … more

6/10/25 11:17 AM

Strong turnout for Optimist Fishing Derby

Fifty-eight young anglers turned out for the annual fishing derby hosted by the Fayette Optimist Club at the lake at The Lodge on Saturday morning. Poles and bait were supplied by the Missouri … more

6/10/25 11:14 AM

Ribbon cutting for Abide

The Fayette Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Fayette newest business, Abide Fayette Chiropractic & Wellness, on May 21. The business is located in the former office of Attorney … more

6/10/25 11:14 AM

CMU alum Chuck Moore named Director of Bands

Central Methodist University’s newest director of bands didn’t begin his college journey at Central, nor did he start his teaching career in Fayette, but as both a student and now as an … more

6/3/25 11:00 AM

Chief Ford warns against changing City Marshal from elected to appointed position

Fayette City Marshal David Ford gave an impassioned plea to those in attendance at the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen last Tuesday night, May 27, regarding the possibility of changing the … more

6/3/25 11:00 AM

Optimist Fishing Derby Saturday

The Fayette Optimist Club will host its annual youth fishing derby on Saturday for kids aged 15 and younger. The derby will return to the lake at The Lodge, at 542 State Route DD, just south of … more

6/3/25 10:58 AM