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MoDOT tests high- friction road surface

The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to test a new pavement treatment in Central Missouri designed to make state highways safer.

Callaway deputies arrest man several days after chase

A Tebbetts man is behind bars on drug and traffic charges.

Engineer from Fulton considers teaching career

Professionals bring knowledge to classroom, opportunity in online certification

About 12 years ago Kristen Fortman of Fulton was working as a mechanical engineer with Heizer Aerospace Inc., a Missouri-based aerospace firm located in Jefferson County near St. Louis.

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From farm to table in Callaway

Wet weather slows produce, vendors expect to flourish soon in Fulton Farmers Markets

When it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables in Callaway County this year, it seems to be feast or famine.

Fulton man faces charges threatening to burn family

Charges were filed Tuesday against a Fulton man accused of threatening to kill his ex-wife at a Fulton residence in March.

Fulton Schools to drop MO Option

Switch to credit recovery program prompted by changes to high school equivalency test

With the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s announcement that it is replacing the GED with a new high school equivalency test starting in 2014, Fulton High School Principal Jason Whitt and teacher Jessica Geldner announced some changes coming to the district’s student improvement strategies during Wednesday night’s school board meeting.

‘Chalkboards to Smartboards’ Tuesday

Forum for New Bloomfield school patrons targets non-parents June 18

A New Bloomfield School District Board of Education forum targeting residents of the district who don’t have children attending the district is planned next week.

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Sparse grass frustrates Fulton

Grass, outflow keep Fulton landfill from DNR endorsement of closure

The Fulton Landfill stopped accepting trash in May 2011, but as far as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is concerned, it still is not officially closed.

Fulton police parade support could cost

Council considers charge for services to offset overtime pay, currently footed out of city coffers

Organizers of parades, road races and other events in Fulton that require support from law enforcement may soon have to add a new line item to their budgets.

Fulton schools offer online registration

New parents need to enroll in person

With an eye toward streamlining data and making the school enrollment process easier for parents, Fulton Public Schools is now implementing a new online registration program.

Fulton PD arrests DWI offender

Fulton Police Monday night arrested Gregory Alan Billstein, 48, Columbia, as a chronic offender of driving while intoxicated for the second time in three days.

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Arson suspected in county house fire

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office says a fire that destroyed an unoccupied residence and outbuilding in the 4500 block of County Road 217 is a case of “apparent arson fire.”

CASA added as United Way agency for 2014

Agency helps provide mentors, advocates for children in foster system

The Callaway County United Way has announced it will be partnering with a new agency for the 2014 funding year.

Fulton man pleads guilty to federal drug charges

Jason Randall Holloway, 33, Fulton, pleaded guilty Monday in federal district court in Jefferson City to federal drug trafficking charges in Callaway, Boone and Cooper counties.

Three injured in weekend accidents

Three people were injured in weekend accidents in Callaway County.