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Minutes on Main Street

Welcome to “Minutes on Main Street.” Each month we will be sharing with you more about Fayette Main Street, what is going on in our organization, what events we are working on or helping … more

7/25/23 10:41 AM

CMU Athletic Auction surpasses $100k

The annual Central Methodist University Athletic Auction raked in more than $100,000, accaording to early estimates. The annual auction raises money that benefits the university’s … more

7/25/23 10:39 AM

Gerlt appointed East Ward Alderwoman

For what is believed to be the first time in the history of Fayette, the city has an all-female Board of Aldermen. During the city council’s most recent meeting on Tuesday, July 11, Ronda Gerlt … more

7/18/23 11:16 AM

60th Annual Roanoke Band Concert Saturday evening

A long-standing Howard County tradition will continue on Saturday. The 60th Annual Roanoke Band Concert begins at 7 p.m. from the historic Roanoke Band Stand. While listening to various band pieces … more

7/18/23 11:15 AM

Fayette Area Schools Reunion Aug. 5

The Fayette Area Schools Reunion will be held on Saturday, August 5, at the Fayette High School Commons. The celebration will feature a meal and program to celebrate alumni and recent scholarship … more

Gracie Doolin | 7/18/23 11:13 AM

Storms cause power outages, rainfall varied

A large portion of Fayette was without power on Wednesday night after a tree limb fell onto power lines. High winds blew the tree limb onto the line, shorting out two phases. Power was out for … more

7/18/23 11:12 AM

Citywide Garage Sale Aug. 12

The annual Fayette Citywide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, August 12. To have your ad included with the publication list of sales, email it to: advertising@fayettenews.com, or personally … more

7/18/23 11:10 AM

Golden Study Club awards scholarship

The GFWC Golden Study Club in Fayette has awarded its annual scholarship to Addison Newell, in the amount of $600. The scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating senior from Fayette High … more

7/18/23 11:09 AM

Mo. Veterans to attend 70th Anniversary Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Ceremony at Capitol

Veterans from across Missouri will attend the 70th Anniversary Korean War Veterans Armistice Day event at the Missouri State Capitol on Thursday, July 27. The event is hosted by the Missouri … more

7/18/23 11:07 AM

Named to Dean’s List

Emmett Keith Gutz of Salisbury has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year. Gutz, a senior majoring in … more

7/18/23 11:07 AM

The Elisha Witt Tavern

According to the 1883 History of Howard and Cooper Counties, “This house was erected in the fall of 1824 by Elisha Witt with assistance from General Ignatius P. Owen on the ground where Howard … more

7/18/23 11:04 AM

MoDOT announces project to realign Route 3

Three years after closing U.S. Route 3 between Roanoke and Highway 24 in Randolph County, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is preparing for a road realignment project. A section of … more

7/18/23 11:01 AM

Bicentennial Committee announces list of items 1973 time capsule

A list of contributors to the time capsule buried below the courthouse lawn 50 years ago has been revealed by the Fayette Bicentennial Committee. The capsule was buried in 1973 as Fayette celebrated … more

7/11/23 11:27 AM

Entries sought for 13th annual Fayette Festival of the Arts

The annual Fayette Festival of the Arts is right around the corner and organizers are seeking works from artists. The show will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, at the … more

7/11/23 11:24 AM

CMU adds Master of Health Professions Ed. program

The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad has announced the addition of a new Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) program, to begin in Fall 2023. Central already … more

7/11/23 11:24 AM

CMU names assistant dean for international student services

Central Methodist University’s new director of global engagement and assistant dean for international student services has a wealth of experience in the field, as both a student and a … more

7/11/23 11:23 AM

Stidham named new Fayette Rotary Club president

The Rotary Club of Fayette’s first meeting of the new Rotary year on July 5 was anything but ordinary. Highlights included the installation of new president Greg Stidham, the presentation of 16 … more

7/11/23 11:22 AM

Fayette Rotary Club purchases PET cart for use in Kenya

The Rotary Club of Fayette has purchased a Personal Energy Transportation Cart as part of the Craft Beer and Carts fundraiser for Mobility Worldwide, sponsored by the Rotoract and Rotary Clubs in … more

7/11/23 11:22 AM

Friends of Fayette Pool seeking donations, volunteers

The Friends of Historic Fayette Memorial Pool are seeking paid memberships to help fund restoration and updates. The WPA-era above-ground swimming pool opened on July 4, 1936, and was dedicated … more

Justin Addison, Editor/Publisher | 7/11/23 11:19 AM

FACT’s Little Mermaid Jr. sells out Little Theatre

The Little Mermaid Jr. was presented to capacity audiences during its three-performance run last weekend. Presented by the Fayette Area Community Theater (FACT), the show ran Friday and Saturday … more

Gracie Doolin | 7/11/23 11:13 AM