Shop LocalMoDOT meeting today for Callaway Co. bridge replacements
MoDOT will hold an open-house community briefing today from 4:30 - 6 p.m. to discuss plans to replace three bridges located in Callaway County. The bridges include:
Fulton businessman objects to county plan to drop lease
David McDaniel, the owner of downtown Fulton offices leased to the county, is objecting to a decision by the Callaway County Commission to purchase a building instead of leasing from him.
Colleges to promote literacy to local youth
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” — Dr. Seuss Greek groups from Westminster College and William Woods University are hosting two separate events to help promote literacy among children over the next two weeks; one on Saturday featuring a Toy Story theme and one on March 2 revolving around perennial childhood favorite Dr. Seuss.
Board OKs purchase of ambulance
The Callaway County Ambulance Board approved bids for the purchase of a new ambulance and audit services in a meeting that was business as usual Tuesday night.
Koster to appeal MOSIRA ruling
Attorney General Chris Koster said this morning he will appeal Cole County Circuit Judge Dan Green's Monday ruling that the Missouri Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act, known as "MOSIRA," is unconstitutional.
Helias ends Lady Hornets' season in district semifinals
Senior forward Corri Hamilton led the Lady Hornets with 11 points and seven boards in Fulton’s 43-34 loss to the Helias Crusaders in the Class 4, District 10 semifinals at Eldon on Tuesday night. With the defeat, the Lady Hornets end their season at 12-15.
Loafer’s Week tradition begins at Auxvasse
Loafer’s Week, an annual observance in Auxvasse for the last half century, got underway Monday at the Auxvasse Community Hall.
Boulware to bring ‘flavor of North Callaway’ to Supper
Mike Boulware, president of the 107th Kingdom of Callaway Supper, said one of his favorite aspects of the annual event is the opportunity for residents of various parts of the county to come together and learn a bit more about one another.
WWU senior, dad to receive award for tree work on campus
A William Woods University student and her father will receive the 2012 Missouri Arbor Award for Excellence for their tree restoration work on the WWU campus.
Pancake event Thursday to benefit charity
Callaway Countians can get all the pancakes they can eat Thursday and also help the families of sick children.
Pae-off
Pae rolls to state title at 129, McClure takes second at 145
As luck would have it, junior Cody Pae just happened to become the 13th state champion in Fulton Hornets wrestling history. But make no mistake, serendipity had no influence whatsoever on Pae’s rousing run to his first state title at the 82nd MSHSAA Wrestling Championships. Pae allowed little resistance from John Burroughs senior Cory Lester, striking him down in a 7-0 decision to collect the Class 2 state championship at 126 pounds late Saturday afternoon at Mizzou Arena. Meanwhile, Fulton senior Zack McClure fell just short in duplicating Pae’s feat. McClure bowed in a narrow 4-2 decision to Excelsior Springs junior Brennan Johnson for the state title at 145 pounds.
Lady Hornets open district play with win over Boonville
The Fulton Lady Hornets bounced back from a loss at Mexico to close out the regular season with a performance good enough to extend their season. Three players hit double figures as No. 3 seeded Fulton bested No. 4 seeded foe the Boonville Lady Pirates 52-49 in the first round of Class 4, District 10 play on Monday night at Eldon.
Cowherd: Major cuts not likely
With the Fulton School Board set to hold its annual budget meeting Wednesday night, Superintendent Jacque Cowherd said he is optimistic the district will not have to make drastic cuts the like in the past two years.
Fire destroys home of local veterinarian
Blaze claims 2 cats; 1 cat, 3 dogs saved
The rural home of Fulton veterinarian Kitty Barnett was destroyed after a fire erupted at 9:30 p.m. Thursday. No injuries were reported in the blaze.
New Owls supporters add pep to William Woods games
For several years, when the William Woods University men’s and women’s basketball teams took to the floor, it was to the tune of a recording of the school fight song being played by the Central Methodist University band.
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