Callaway County gears up for holidays, notable events include the 60th anniversary of the bookmobile, 800 trout stocked in pond for youth fishing tournament and locals go to state Capitol to celebrate memorials to Gold Star families.
Nov. 1
2017 Halloween on the Bricks is in the books. Children attend events downtown and at local churches.
William Woods new nursing program adds director Lisa Sitler.
Nov. 2
Callaway residents work to replace stolen Toys for Tots items.
About 800 trout planted in Veterans Park pond in advance of youth tournament.
Health department proposes sewer district; community meetings planned.
Nov. 3
Local Honor Flight flies 50th mission with WWII, Korea and Vietnam war vets. Chapter is one of three nationally to hit that benchmark.
Fulton High School principal Chris Mincher is administrator of the year.
Nov. 5
Daniel Boone Regional Library Bookmobile rolls into 60th year.
Bone found in state hospital construction site causes stir; ends up being bovine.
Gold Star memorials at state capitol honor veterans' families.
Capt. Phillip D. Holt, U.S. Army Reserve, to travel from Hawaii to speak at 98th annual Veteran's Day Banquet.
Nov. 7
Bomb threat at William Woods University proves to be false alarm.
Callaway Chamber's pitch competition winner is MB Technology Plus.
Nov. 8
Missouri Department of Conservation seeks public comment re: Auxvasse Creek access points.
Fulton Public Schools, former teacher McDaniel, settle wrongful termination court case.
Minor violation found during nuclear inspection completed Sept. 30.
Nov. 9
Professor Larry Brown speaks about white nationalism, supremacist groups, some in the Ozark region. These "movements" are going mainstream, attempting to appeal to more Americans.
Nov. 10
Afghanistan veteran Dancy Dougan reflects on wartime experiences.
Fulton firefighters have FHS student help in annual boot drive; raise $4,510 for MDA.
Nov. 12
Westminster celebrates veterans as special guest panelists.
New Bloomfield residents travel to Texas by horse and wagon. Eddie Stafford and Nancy Clardy will spend the winter there, then drive home - slowly.
Holts Summit board discusses updated sign ordinance; delays vote to seek more public input.
Nov. 14
Tamara Tateosian, executive director of the Callaway Chamber, gets swag promoting "Shop Local" campaign.
New Bloomfield tweaks junior and senior high school guidance counseling programs. Goal is to support students in academic, career and personal development.
Accused of a 2016 double homicide, Jennifer Grayson pleads guilty to killing her husband's mother, brother in law. Gets life in prison.
Juvenile Justice Center's care budget is in the red by $4,652; officials cite 93 unexpected nights at $50 a night per juvenile. Remaining budget is in accord.
Nov. 15
Performance reports given to area schools; South Callaway receives perfect score and Fulton improves.
Mobile food pantry to come to Fulton.
Experts recommend fall furnace inspections.
Nov. 16
North Callaway, New Bloomfield school APR scores reported. New Bloomfield hits high mark while North Callaway score falters.
Project to rebuild U.S. Business 54 in Fulton plans progress.
Nov. 17
ARC volunteer interrupts job search to assisted with Puerto Rico's hurricane relief.
Fulton Garden Club members tend green spaces for winter.
MU Extension seeks nominees for Callaway Council.
Nov. 19
Dogs disappearing in Fulton area, especially pit bulls, German shepherds.
Callaway deputies arrest naked Mokane man during altercation at senior living center.
Westminster College receives $300k grant to prevent sexual, domestic violence.
Nov. 21
Still no guidance re: health ordinance for committee. Committee members to request written guidelines before next meeting.
Missouri Highway Patrol to ramp up Thanksgiving Day highway coverage.
Callaway County's Civil War history detailed in new book by local authors who host book signing.
Nov. 22
Elementary school children give instructions: How to cook a turkey.
Proposed sewer district draws support from some Millersburg residents at meeting.
Blessing boxes help needy, hungry.
Nov. 24
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education releases 2017 assessment program results; mixed results seen.
Hunt is on for Sneaky Snowman.
South Callaway students embrace Egyptian history in learning events.
Nov. 26
MDC reports Callaway deer harvest down four deer.
Salvation Army bell ringers ring in the holidays.
Nov. 28
Terry Hill retires after serving farmers for 50 years. His desk was at the USDA Service Center but he worked with farmers throughout Mid-Missouri.
Fulton VFW creates toy collection event for SERVE, Inc.
Nov. 29
Three holiday bazaars planned on the weekend, each with a unique focus.
New Shoe Sensations store to open in Fulton in March, officials announce.
Nov. 30
SERVE appeals to residents for help "adopting" 33 needy children, families for annual holiday drive.
Missouri School for the Deaf announces new superintendent, George Stailey, will start in April.
No new news in Carl DeBrodie murder case.
Fulton Walmart donates huge pile of food to Fulton Soup Kitchen.