Shop LocalAuditor slams DESE, Social Services for early childhood funds
State Auditor Tom Schweich rated as “poor” the work Missouri’s departments of Social Services and Elementary and Secondary Education have been doing in supervising early childhood development and education programs.
New bridge planned on County Road 435
In about two months the Callaway County Commission plans to ask for bids on a new bridge along County Road 435 at Middle River.
Fishing in memory
The Fulton Parks and Recreation department stocked Veterans Park Lake with plenty of bluegill hybrids and catfish Friday night, and by Saturday morning they were biting in full force for the eighth annual Capt. Alan Leake Memorial Kids Fishing Tournament.
Roping in new members
Callaway-based Spirit Riders host Fulton event, promotes good character
When Sue Crane was riding her horse as a teenager she made a promise to God she would pass the sense of peace and empowerment it brought her onto other children who otherwise might never have the chance.
Civil Air Patrol seeks volunteers for Cadet Program, other roles
The Central Missouri Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol had an open house Saturday at Elton Hensley Memorial Airport for its Cadet Program, an Air Force auxiliary program designed to impart leadership and a love of aviation in youth.
Fulton Soup Kitchen sees need more than triple in two years
On track for same number of meals for 2013, private and group donations keep pantry stocked
Their dining room is open only one hour a day, four days a week, but the Fulton Soup Kitchen might be the most popular eatery in Callaway County.
Callaway County employees volunteer to plant flowers
South side of courthouse spruced up by volunteers
County employees volunteered to clean up and plant flowers on the south side of the Callaway County Courthouse on Wednesday morning.
Kingdom City emergency siren disabled
Officials uncertain when will be fixed
Residents of the Kingdom City area once again will be without advance warning of severe weather for the foreseeable future.
Callaway Humane Society develops new separate fundraising organization
For a group dedicating to helping Callaway County’s homeless, abused and neglected animals; the Callaway County Humane Society spent an awful lot of time worrying about funding.
Rain damage closes Callaway roads
Crews expect road near Williamsburg to be closed a week for repairs, another road also needs work
Callaway County Road and Bridge crews were busy Tuesday replacing culverts on two Callaway County roads that were washed out by recent heavy rainfall.
Portland to gather Saturday
A Portland community tradition continues Saturday with the 29th annual Portland Day celebration.
Westminster names Lowry programs director
Dianne Lowry, former development and foundation manager for St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City, is the new director of annual programs at Westminster College in Fulton.
Rain damage closes Callaway roads
Crews expect road near Williamsburg to be closed a week for repairs, another road also needs work
Callaway County Road and Bridge crews were busy Tuesday replacing culverts on two Callaway County roads that were washed out by recent heavy rainfall.
Fulton continues waiting game on sewer improvements with revised plan
City to seek voter support for bond to fund upgrades
City of Fulton officials once again are waiting on approval from the Environmental Potection Agency as to whether they can start taking steps toward making government-mandated improvements at the city’s wastewater treatment plant; this time with a new plan.
Forsythes to serve as honorary chairs of United Way campaign
Westminster College President Barney Forsythe and his wife Jane have volunteered to serve as honorary campaign chairs for the 2013-2014 Callaway County United Way fundraising campaign.
Online teacher certification plan to be discussed today at Fulton City Hall
College graduates who might want to obtain Missouri certification as a school teacher will have an opportunity today to learn how that certification can be obtained through online courses.
Flash floods hit Fulton on Friday
Roundabout, several streets closed for two-hour period
Flash flooding forced closure of numerous streets in Fulton on Friday morning, including the roundabout along Business 54 and 2nd Street.
Flooding predicted on Missouri River
After almost four inches of rain hit the Fulton area Friday, the National Weather Service on Saturday increased its forecast from moderate to severe flooding along the Missouri River, which serves as Callaway County’s southern boundary.
Relay for Life exceeds $35,000 goal
Heavy rains Friday forced the transfer of the annual Callaway County Relay for Life to benefit cancer research from the rain-soaked Missouri School for the Deaf track to the YMCA of Callaway County.
Callaway Relay for Life relocates Saturday's activities
The Callaway County Relay for Life events scheduled for Saturday, June 1, have been moved to the YMCA of Callaway County, 1715 Wood St. in Fulton.
