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Council mulls parking restrictions on Oaklawn Ave.

The Fayette city council is considering the restriction of parking on all, or at least a portion of, Watts Avenue. Jocelyn Hutchinson, a resident of the street, asked the city council to address … more

8/1/23 10:51 AM

Council approves fee increases at city pound

The City of Fayette has increased charges made for stray dogs that are picked up and sheltered in the dog pound. City Marshal David Ford initially presented increases at the city council’s … more

8/1/23 10:50 AM

CMU basketball camps a success

The Central Methodist University summer basketball camps were another huge success for the men’s basketball program this year. Around 80 kids attended the June camp, with approximately 60 at … more

8/1/23 10:50 AM

City council votes to put Humvee up for bid

The City of Fayette is selling its Humvee. The all-terrain military vehicle was acquired in 2012 by then City Marshal Jeff Oswald under a Department of Defense (DOD) program that decommissions … more

8/1/23 10:47 AM

PSC Approves Change In Evergy Missouri Metro DSIM Charge

The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by Evergy Metro, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri Metro to adjust the Demand Side Programs Investment Mechanism (DSIM) charge on customer … more

8/1/23 10:46 AM

Major work underway at Fayette school district

Nearly every building in the Fayette school district is undergoing extensive work over the summer in preparation for the upcoming school year. Elementary, middle, and high school buildings, along … more

Gracie Doolin | 7/25/23 11:04 AM

Quilt show to honor Fayette bicentennial

To commemorate Fayette’s bicentennial, the Peacemakers Quilting Group has selected “Granny’s Attic: 200 years of Quilting” for the theme of its annual show to celebrate … more

7/25/23 11:02 AM

Fayette BOE approves several expenditures in special meeting

The Fayette Board of Education met in a special meeting on Wednesday, July 19, to address a few items left over from June’s marathon meeting. The school board does not typically hold a meeting … more

7/25/23 11:01 AM

Classical music to highlight Mo. River Festival of the Arts

The Friends of Historic Boonville are proud to present the 48th Annual Missouri River Festival of the Arts, August 23 through August 26, at historic Thespian Hall in Boonville. The festival … more

7/25/23 11:01 AM

Street Dance a success

A street dance held downtown on North Main Street in Fayette Saturday night drew an estimated 500 attendees for line dancing to music played by country music cover band 54 Country. Live music, … more

7/25/23 11:00 AM

Rug-hooking exhibit to go up in Arrow Rock visitor center

The Arrow Rock State Historic Site visitor center will host a daily exhibit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting in August that will feature rugs made or designed by former members of the Big Muddy Rug … more

7/25/23 10:56 AM

Annual sales tax holiday next weekend

Missouri’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 4, and runs through midnight on Sunday, August 6. During this time, certain back-to-school purchases … more

7/25/23 10:52 AM

Graduates with honors

Jacob Matthew Robb, grandson of Linda and the late Bobby Robb of Fayette, graduated Magna cum Laude from Wichita State University in May with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. He is … more

7/25/23 10:52 AM

76 Eagles recognized as Heart Scholar-Athletes

The Heart of America Athletic Conference announced 1,063 student-athletes from across the conference have been honored for their academic achievements by being named Heart Scholar-Athletes for the … more

7/25/23 10:48 AM

CMU volleyball earns USMC-AVCA Team Academic Award third straight year

The United States Marine Corps and the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced that 1,333 collegiate and high school volleyball teams have earned the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award this … more

7/25/23 10:47 AM

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