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High school graduation brings great expectations
“...And now I introduce to you the Fulton High School Class of 2012.”
Flagpole dedicated at Hensley Memorial Airport
Pole was donated for W.W. II pilots
About 100 Fulton area residents gathered Saturday at Elton Hensley Memorial Airport in Fulton for the dedication of a flagpole donated by the late Tom A. Herndon of Fulton, a World War II B-29 bomber pilot for the U.S. Army Air Corps.
New jail rules costly to counties
Callaway and other counties throughout the state won’t be able to afford expensive new requirements mandated by the federal government designed to eliminate inmate rapes, Callaway County Sheriff Dennis Crane predicts.
County officials to withhold payment until vehicle location system fixed
Callaway County and the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office still owe Geo-Comm $37,426 for their portions of a contract to install an AVL (automated vehicle location) system purchased in 2011, but officials say they aren’t paying until the company fixes problems that have plagued the program since its installation almost a year ago.
Auxvasse Elementary relays for life
Students at Auxvasse Elementary got a break from classes Friday to have fun while contributing to the battle against cancer.
Construction begins for wounded soldier’s home
Operation Tyler, the local campaign to build a home for a severely wounded Mid-Missouri veteran and his family, has now officially gone from the fundraising and planning stage to the construction phase.
Hornets tennis team falls in Class 1 quarterfinals
The Fulton Hornets tennis team has accomplished a lot this season. But a Class 1 state team title will be one objective that eludes the Hornets.
Lady Bulldogs medal in three Class 2 events
Now that the South Callaway Bulldogs are making their first appearance in the state baseball playoffs in 18 years, head coach Jared Wood intends to be there for the duration. Translation: Wood fully expects the Bulldogs to be playing for the Class 2 state championship 11 days from now in Springfield. South Callaway reached the postseason in stirring fashion, securing the District 6 title with a breathtaking 5-4 victory in nine innings over Linn on Thursday night in Harrisburg. It was the Bulldogs’ first district championship since 1994.
Lady Owls golf team end up fourth in NAIA
The William Woods University Lady Owls ended up with a program-best showing at the 20th-annual NAIA women’s golf national championships.
Bulldogs plan for long playoff stay
South Callaway to host Brentwood in Class 2 sectional on Monday night
Now that the South Callaway Bulldogs are making their first appearance in the state baseball playoffs in 18 years, head coach Jared Wood intends to be there for the duration. Translation: Wood fully expects the Bulldogs to be playing for the Class 2 state championship 11 days from now in Springfield.
