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Rock barn purchase with Fulton Heritage Trust falls through
City still plans to close deal with state April 4
Plans for the City of Fulton to purchase the historic rock barn at Fulton State Hospital were jeopardized when an agreement to split costs with the Fulton Heritage Trust fell out, Mayor LeRoy Benton told the council at Tuesday night’s meeting.
Huff named Central Callaway Firefighter of the Year
Last year was a successful — and busy — one for Ronnie Huff.
Grass coverage at landfill brings improvements to sediment runoff
City Administrator Bill Johnson told Fulton’s Utility Board that efforts to bring ground cover at the Fulton landfill up to state Department of Natural Resources standards have already led to runoff improvements.
Unearthing history
Weekend dig in Calwood uncovers troop placement during Moore’s Mill
As Mike Kisling and Westminster student Chris Leonard dig for treasure through the soft ground here with a spade and a small metal detector early Friday afternoon, they’re not searching for gold: They hope to strike lead.
Six vie for two S.C. school board positions
A mix of fresh blood and familiar faces are in the running for one of Callaway County’s most contested races April 2 as six candidates gun for two seats on the South Callaway R-II School District Board of Education.
Truescape to open retail garden center
Nathan Real and Chance Foster have cultivated their business like a well-kept garden.
Three S.C. students named finalists in St. Louis Symphony art contest
One of Russia’s most dramatic and famous symphony movements was turned into colorful pieces of art by three South Callaway Elementary and Middle School students.
Holts Summit woman earns grant to promote science in daycare
The smallest scientists in Missouri might be under Meg Kocher’s care.
K2 in Callaway
Police, retailers and former users weigh in on synthetic cannabinoids
Hollywood grit and glamour depict drug deals as covert operations, occurring in some secluded alley or wealthy cartel’s manor.
Local photographer documents Fulton State Hospital ahead of bond issue
While Fulton State Hospital fights to pass a bond issue to construct new buildings for the aging mental health facility, Craig Chapman is working to preserve it.
Local photographer documents FSH ahead of bond issue
While Fulton State Hospital fights to pass a bond issue to construct new buildings for the aging mental health facility, Craig Chapman is working to preserve it.
Easter for dogs returns to Fulton Dog Park
For the third year in a row, Fulton’s human kids aren’t the only little family members who will be out hunting for eggs this Easter.
Fulton police, schools cooperate on active shooter drills
While Fulton’s middle schoolers were out on spring break, a group of about 12 Fulton police officers were hard at work Wednesday studying to keep students safe in the event of a tragedy.
Fulton sees 100th dog graduate from Puppies for Parole
When 1-year-old Cleo walks across the stage to accept her diploma during commencement ceremonies, she’ll be trotting on all fours with her tail held high.
Grace Lutheran dedicates new preschool addition ahead of 20th anniversary
Two decades after first being dedicated, Grace Lutheran Church in Holts Summit continues to grow.
Kingdom City man arrested after pursuit through downtown Fulton
A high-speed drive through Fulton resulted in the arrest of a Kingdom City man for driving while intoxicated and several traffic-related charges Wednesday.
MSD middle-schoolers share their voice in Optimist speech contest
Seventeen Missouri School for the Deaf middle school students proved you don’t have to use your mouth to use your voice Wednesday.
Westminster aims to celebrate women’s history with annual conference
Though attendance for Westminster College’s second annual Women’s Conference is targeted at students and staff, coordinator Cinnamon Brown hopes the event sends a positive message to the Callaway community.
New Curves owner takes more hands-on approach to gym ownership
Deciding to buy Fulton’s Curves gym after more than 13 years working full-time at Crane’s Country Store was about more than Carolyn Bernicky’s checkbook health; it was about her physical well-being, too.
KCA Banquet to feature speaker scheduled to fly doomed plane
When Kingdom Christian Academy supporters gather March 16 at Meadow Lake Acres Country Club in New Bloomfield for their 4th annual Fundraising Banquet, they will do more than enjoy an array of buffet-style food to support one of Fulton’s private Christian schools.
Missouri Watercolor Society’s annual show scope goes worldwide
For their 13th year at the National Churchill Museum, the Missouri Watercolor Society’s nationally-renowned art show is going international.
Peevy to retire as CALTRAN Program Director
Developed SERVE’s transportation system for 34 years
Patti Jo Peevy, the first and only program director for SERVE, Inc.’s Callaway County Transportation (CALTRAN) Program, will be retiring from that position at the end of March after 34 years.
Roofs collapse through Callaway under heavy snow
A building that once held Moser’s Discount Foods now holds broken ceiling panels, glass, snow and other debris after the roof collapsed at the former Bluff Street grocery Tuesday.
Snow knocks out power for 6,300 in Callaway
Approximately 6,300 Callaway Electric Cooperative customers were left without power for a prolonged period of time following a wet, heavy snowfall Tuesday.
Fulton street crews prepare for more snow
As weather services began broadcasting an additional three to four inches of snow for Callaway County, Fulton City Engineer Greg Hayes said that street crews have wasted little time to prepare. As weather services began broadcasting an additional three to four inches of snow for Callaway County, Fulton City Engineer Greg Hayes said that street crews have wasted little time to prepare. The rain and snow meteorologists predicted fro Monday night and Tuesday follow several inches that fell across Missouri Thursday, causing Gov. Jay Nixon to declare a state of Missouri. Hayes said that one of Fulton’s two 12-man crews were on call tonight, ready to come in and begin plowing the roads when they became slick. Though some crews were still clearing roads in Fulton Monday, the city opted not to do any more major plowing as it would push snow further into peoples’ driveways. “A lot of folks can barely get out of their driveways as it is,” said Hayes. “We’re not going to push any more, it would just block everybody in.”
Former Auxvasse mayor, bank board member retires after 66 years
For the first time in nearly 70 years, Richard W. “Dick” Coil is going to have some time off.
Weather, economy drop Loafer’s Week attendance
Walking into the Auxvasse Community Hall Saturday morning, you’d hardly know it was the all-you-can-eat pancake day of Loafer’s Week at all.
Ducks Unlimited shrimp boil returns with huge gun raffle
Whether you love cajun shrimp, drinks, games or guns, you’ll have a chance to support Ducks Unlimited March 9.
Most civic buildings, schools and businesses shut down under heavy snow
The biggest winter storm to hit mid-Missouri in two years has left Fulton and surrounding areas a veritable ghost town by Thursday afternoon.
Ambulance District pleased with Geo-Comm status, adds formal relief supervisor duties
The Callaway County Ambulance District’s shift supervisors and board members both enjoyed good news at their regular meeting Tuesday.
“He didn’t make any exclusions”
Local church serves community with food pantry
When the New Beginnings Church of Christ was formed about six years ago, its congregation wasted little time getting to work feeding the hungry, first starting with free meals for area youth once a week.
Holts Summit home lost to fire early Tuesday
A Holts Summit home is a total loss after a fire started in the attic early Tuesday morning, Holts Summit Fire Protection District officials said.
Kingdom Christian Academy now offers needs-based financial aid
Through a partnership with consulting and tuition management groups, Kingdom Christian Academy has begun offering needs-based financial aid to assist families interested in having their students attend the school.
Local church to host lunch, auction benefit for Fulton man with rare cancer
When True Manufacturing forklift operator Michael Newcom of Fulton was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer, his coworkers wasted no time organizing an event to help him and his family.
The sounds of history
Bush Elementary School students enjoyed a break from class Thursday to learn about black history through listening.
S.C. iPad initiative trial successful in first three weeks
During the regular meeting of the South Callaway Board of Education Wednesday, Superintendent Mary Lynn Battles said that the pilot program for their student iPad initiative has been a success.
Callaway Strongman Challenge to benefit NoCal senior party
Brian Gilmore of Williamsburg is used to putting his strength to good use.
Missouri Cattlemen’s Association returns to Callaway
First time group has met here in several years
The Callaway and Montgomery County Cattlemen’s Association, an affiliate of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, will be meeting for the first time in years 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Callaway Livestock Center.
State Civil War group earns grant to conduct survey on Moore’s Mill site
Missouri’s Civil War Heritage Foundation and it’s local affiliate, Kingdom of Callaway Civil War Heritage, have announced they will conduct an archeological survey on the core area of the Battle of Moore’s Mill.
Auxvasse continues deliberating potential rate increases
Though nothing is set in stone, the possibility of rate increases to the city’s water and sewer rates has remained a point of contention for the city aldermen here.
FHS Senior Class begins to prepare time capsule for 2033 reunion
The Fulton High School Class of 2013 has been counting down the days until graduation ceremonies begin in May, but now they have a new date to look forward to.
Auxvasse couple earns $5,000 for North Callaway programs through grant
A Monsanto grant program has allowed an Auxvasse couple to give back to their alma mater.
Mokane, Steedman, Tebbetts churches cook up chili for SERVE
Callaway’s chili chefs will have another chance to answer the call to help their neighbors Feb. 23.
Justus tours Callaway, meets with citizens at Chamber
A crowd of about 30 city and county figures and citizens gathered in the Kingdom of Callaway Chamber of Commerce Thursday evening to meet their new state senator.
CMCA project to use photography as tool to empower area youth
An international project designed to let young people voice their advocacy for community improvement is coming to Callaway.
Fulton, Holts Summit postmasters reassigned
Postmasters in Fulton and Holts Summit have been reassigned to new temporary post office jobs in Central Missouri.
North Callaway FFA Work Auction returns Feb. 28
The Callaway Livestock Center is used to holding livestock auctions on a weekly basis, but it will play host to a different kind of live auction Feb. 28.
Churchill Weekend brings Cambridge professor, expert on Churchill’s writings
Just ahead of the 67th anniversary of Churchill’s fabled “Sinews of Peace” speech at Westminster College in Fulton, the National Churchill Museum is hosting a lecture that promises to shed some light on a lesser-known aspect of the leader’s life.
Millersburg Christian Church to host second Mardi Gras fundraiser
It is a day of indulgence for some, but Mardi Gras has become a way for one Callaway church to bring the Millersburg community together and raise some money for its ministries.
Auxvasse gears up for return of Loafer’s Week
For the 53rd year in a row, members of the Auxvasse and surrounding communities will have a chance to catch up over games and food while supporting the community center and local churches and groups here.
