Shop LocalNew Bloomfield school board sidelines booster football proposal
After discussing a proposal by the New Bloomfield Football Boosters Club to start a school football program, the New Bloomfield Board of Education on Thursday night took no action on the measure. Mike Frese, president of the New Bloomfield Football Boosters Club, offered a plan to start a football program at the school financed entirely the first five years by donations from the club.
Mental health consultant returns for lecture at Fulton State Hospital
A man Fulton State Hospital officials credit with helping shape the institution into the mental health facility it is today will soon return and greet the public.
Fulton flight scholarship to be presented at pancake breakfast
This Saturday, during the Kingdom Pilot’s Association 23rd Annual Fly-In Pancake Breakfast at 9 a.m., two teens will be presented with the Sam Robertson Memorial Scholarship.
Callaway switches emergency notification system, re-enrollment necessary for alerts
Callaway County residents who want to be notified of severe weather, natural disasters and other emergencies will need to re-enroll for that service.
Churchill Award to Westminster alumnus, former US Ambassador
The National Churchill Museum in Fulton has awarded its Winston Churchill Medal of Leadership to Stephen F. Brauer, former U.S. Ambassador to Belgium.
Callaway Co. bank robbery suspect found guilty
A Jefferson City man charged with robbing Bank Star One in New Bloomfield in October 2012 was found guilty following a court trial, Thursday.
Library hosts summer reading program
Starts May 31
This year’s theme for the Daniel Boone Public Library system’s summer reading program is “Dig Into Reading."
Fulton firefighters to be honored at memorial
More than 100 American flags have been erected for memorial services this weekend at the Missouri Firefighters Memorial at Kingdom City.
Police chase ends in two arrests
Two Jefferson City men are facing multiple charges in Callaway County after fleeing from police.
Letter Carrier food drive adds to SERVE’s bounty as summer begins
Summer is often the slowest time of year for donations to SERVE’s food bank, but thanks to two recent campaigns, this year the pantry enters its “dry season” with a bit of a cushion.
Blank steps down as CARDV director
Less than a year after taking on the position, Lori Blank has stepped down as executive director of the Coalition Against Rape and Domestic Violence.
Eight arrested on underage intoxication charges
Eight people were arrested by Callaway County Sheriff deputies over the weekend on underage intoxication charges as minors visibly intoxicated.
Fulton to seek bids for asphalt overlay
The City of Fulton will be seeking bids on a number of asphalt overlay projects for 2013.
Public disc golf course suggested at Holts Summit’s Greenway Park
Creation of a public disc golf course at Greenway Park in Holts Summit was proposed Monday night during a meeting of the Holts Summit Board of Aldermen.
Housing tour
Fulton councilmembers Mary Rehklau, Mike West and Wayne Chailland examine new countertops Tuesday in a Fulton Housing Authority senior and disabled unit that had just been renovated.
