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.
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.
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.
Couple charged in three-year old's death
A Morgan County couple has been charged in the death of a three-year old boy.A Morgan County couple was charged Friday in the death of a Stover child after they allegedly tried to conceal a fatal beating by staging a fake hit and run accident.
North Callaway votes to refinance bonds
Student council to develop courtyard at high school
The North Callaway School Board approved a resolution during its regular meeting Thursday night to continue its tradition to save the district money on its debt service obligations. Tom Pisarkiewicz and Cybil Paris with L.J. Hart and Associates gave a presentation to the board regarding its bond refinancing options for its 2003 and 2009 series bonds. Pisarkiewicz started off the presentation by reminding the board that in the 17 years L.J. Hart has represented North Callaway, the district has been able to save more than $2.7 million in interest, “and we hope to add to that.”
Tramel predicts no major budget cuts for NB
Unlike last year, major cuts in the district’s budget will not be necessary this May, New Bloomfield R-3 School District Superintendent David Tramel predicted Thursday night.
Three arrested in Fulton drug bust
Three Fulton residents were taken into custody on drug-related charges late Wednesday night after a search of the residence they were in yielded narcotics.
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