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Keen Ford to change ownership
Oldest franchise in Callaway family owned for 20 years
After close to 50 years at Fulton’s Ford dealership — with 20 at its helm — Don Keeney has decided it was time to hang up the keys and sell Keen Ford.
New Bloomfield trailer home razed in fire
The New Bloomfield Fire Protection District responded to a call at about 1 p.m. Tuesday when a trailer home here was burned to the ground.
Fire destroys Nelson’s Garage
Nelson’s Garage is likely a total loss following a major fire Monday morning, Fulton Fire Department Chief Dean Buffington said.
Our House fundraiser earns $10,000 for Callaway’s homeless
Staff with Our House: Caring for Callaway’s Homeless hoped for a good turnout to their first Holiday Dinner Fundraiser hosted at Beks Restaurant Sunday, but what they got blew their expectations out of the water.
New construction firm in Fulton specializes in roofing
Mid-Missouri home and business owners have a new choice in Fulton to fix their roofs or put up siding.
McIntire students write more than 2,000 letters for soldiers
During Thanksgiving break, McIntire Elementary School kindergarten teacher Shauna Smith saw an interview on TV that led to several soldiers receiving a special reminder of home for the holidays.
CCH to open temporary ER entrance during waiting room renovation
Beginning Dec. 10, visitors to the Callaway Community Hospital’s emergency room will need to enter through the main entrance while the hospital expands the ER’s waiting room and entrance.
Outage in Fulton caused by faulty State Hospital wires
About 708 utility customers in Fulton were without power Tuesday — some for as long as five hours — due to a faulty underground power circuit at the Fulton State Hospital, city and state workers determined.
Fulton WWII vet receives certificate of service recognition
Recalls serving country during time of segregation
Virgil “Jack” McBride, a Word War II Navy veteran and president of the local NAACP branch, received some long overdue recognition for his service last week.
New plaques at Southside Cemetery cap off century of history
A small ceremony was held Tuesday at Southside Cemetery where Fulton City Councilman Steve Moore and Debo Funeral Home General Manager John Pautz welcomed the addition of two new granite plaques on columns marking the cemetery’s entrance.
Holts Summit man to help build Caribbean schoolhouse
For David Bartz, his work at Lifetouch Portrait Studios is about to get a lot more personal.
Work planned on animal shelter with project over half funded
Pledges, donations and successful fundraising campaigns have earned the City of Fulton close to 65 percent of their $250,000 goal to build a new animal shelter, and if all goes according to plan, preliminary work on the building could begin as early as next spring.
325 children in SERVE program still not adopted
With only two weeks remaining in the SERVE, Inc. Adopt A Family program, only 359 of the 684 eligible low-income Callaway children have found donors.
‘Rooms at the Inn’ helps connect families
For families separated from loved ones by incarceration, hospital stays or similar places of residency, the holidays can be a difficult time. A local motel hopes to make that easier.
Fulton Fire responds to blaze at skate park
The Fulton Fire Department responded to a call around 3:36 p.m. Thursday to a ramp at Fulton Skate Park that had caught fire.
Asian market brings taste of east to Midwest
Fulton shoppers now have more exotic fish, snacks, seasonings and soups available to put on their grocery lists.
Doctor at CCH denies man ER screening, patient says
A Fulton man with a heart condition charges that a doctor at Callaway Community Hospital violated federal law by denying him treatment in the hospital’s emergency room last week.
‘Freak accident’ sends woman to hospital with serious injuries
A Fulton woman was air-lifted to University Hospital in Columbia Wednesday following an accident where a metal object fell off of a truck and crashed through her windshield, the Fulton Police Department said.
Fulton Sun, The Callaway Bank connect kids with Santa
Children in Callaway County will have a direct line to Santa Claus once again this year, by way of the Fulton Sun and The Callaway Bank.
Parade weekend approaches with new twist for Fulton, New Bloomfield
When the Fulton Jaycee’s and New Bloomfield Christmas parades take to Callaway’s streets this weekend, both will feature a unique twist aimed at getting the community more involved.
Auxvasse considers move to wireless water meters
The bulk of discussion at Auxvasse’s city council meeting Tuesday centered around a presentation from Schulte Supply, a company from which the City of Auxvasse is considering purchasing wireless upgrades to the meter reading system.
Memorial tree, home tour return to benefit Portland Community Center
In honor of past loved ones, and to support the Portland Community Center, the new center’s Memorial Tree and Christmas House Tour of the former St. Mark’s Episcopal School for Boys both return from last year.
Dogs stolen from Garrett Animal Shelter
Staff at Garrett Animal Shelter, Fulton’s city-run animal control center, reported two dogs stolen from its outdoor pen Monday.
Victorian Home tour to recognize Civil War heritage
The Fulton Heritage Trust’s annual Victorian Christmas has a slightly more specific focus this year.
Callaway’s 2nd Salvation Army kettle campaign kicks off today
Sleigh bells won’t be the only ones jingling on the holiday weekends after today.
Gidley’s wood horse finds new stable in Historical Society
The Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society has saved what might be Callaway’s oldest horse from being put out to pasture.
Our House to benefit from Beks fundraiser dinner
Beks Restaurant in downtown Fulton will host a special fundraiser holiday dinner and silent auction Dec. 9 to benefit Our House: Caring for Callaway’s Homeless.
Court St. UMC remembers past, looks to future with 60th Christmas Bazaar
Longtime visitors to the Court Street United Methodist Church’s 60th annual Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1, will have a lot to reminisce about.
Westminster takes top ranks in student diversity
A national report of comprehensive statistics states that Westminster College takes first in Missouri and fifth nationwide as the liberal arts college with the most internationally diverse campus by percentage.
Holiday craft bazaar to benefit FSH employees, New Bloomfield seniors
The Fulton State Hospital’s Employee Relations Committee is sponsoring a holiday craft bazaar 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the FSH Main Canteen that will help the committee provide events for staff, as well as New Bloomfield seniors’ Project Graduation.
Fulton approves refunding bonds, examines attendance and grad policies
The Fulton School District Board of Education's meeting Wednesday saved the district money and further examined how to deal with the district's lagging graduation rate.
Auxvasse adds addendum in water project contract
An addendum approved by the Auxvasse Council at their meeting Tuesday to the contract with the city’s engineers, Allstate Consultants, clarifies a payment schedule with Allstate and should place Auxvasse’s water system improvements project higher on grant lists.
Callaway EOC adopts soldiers, families for holidays
The Callaway County Emergency Operations Center hopes to make the holidays a little cheerier for soldiers overseas and a family closer to home.
The Callaway Bank receives grant to help new rural homebuyers
First-time home buyers in Fulton and rural Callaway struggling to find something in their price range might get a little help from The Callaway Bank thanks to a recent grant.
Fulton man earns $50K in Missouri lottery
If John Cox, 67, isn’t the wealthiest cook in Callaway, he’s certainly the happiest.
‘Surprised’ Roe to finish out 2013 assessing period
Democrat Dan Roe was the only incumbent seeking re-election to lose a county level position in the general election when Jody Paschal won about 56 percent of the vote, but what makes Roe’s situation even more unique is that he will continue as Callaway’s assessor for another 10 months.
Southside to honor vets with plaque at service Sunday
For the veterans of Southside Baptist Church’s congregation, the Veterans Day services Sunday will give them an opportunity to become part of the church itself.
Fulton Marine vet to receive Purple Hearts 44 years overdue
When Dennis Byler was wounded for the third time 9 1/2 months into his tour of Vietnam — this time from grenade shrapnel during Operation Swift — the Marine Corporal was sent to Japan to serve the remainder of his 13-month service overseas.
Digh Allen edges out Zeugin in Public Administrator race
In a close race, incumbent Karen Digh Allen defeated challenging Republican Kitty Zeugin by a margin of just over 400 votes for the county’s Public Administrator seat.
Paschal defeats Roe to become Assessor
Republican challenger and local businessman Jody Paschal has taken Callaway County’s Assessor seat, according to the unofficial final summary reports released from the Callaway County Clerk’s office Tuesday night.
SoCal 4th grader’s essay to appear in Time Kids Magazine
For 10-year-old Kendall Dillon and many 4th graders like her, the electoral college was one of the more boring topics to discuss in the weeks leading up to the election.
Jaycee’s Christmas Parade to help food pantry
Much like the theme of their annual Christmas parade coming up Dec. 1, the Fulton Jaycee's hope to make a “Miracle on Court Street.”
Victory Fellowship Church volunteers to package food destined for Haiti
Volunteers from the community are invited to help Victory Fellowship Church package 20,000 meals to send to impoverished communities in Haiti.
Cake Creations to rebrand as Mints ‘n More following move downtown
When Cake Creations’ owner, Lanette Kielbasa, decided to take advantage of the downtown revitalization loan incentive program, she saw it as more than an opportunity to move into a new building.
Ramp Up to build ramp for Hams Prairie woman
After suffering a stroke, Margie Adrian’s life changed about a year ago.
Tricks and treats at the Halloween Festival
Cameron Love pulls a prize out of a treasure chest after drawing a lucky key. This year, the Downtown Assocation's Halloween Festival moved further up Court Street from years past, and included food, games and support from businesses, churches and organizations county-wide.
New leadership programs connect black Westminster students with community
Two new leadership programs at Westminster College aim to plug in African American students at Westminster College with mentors in the Callaway community.
CCSO to add patrols to Kingdom City Nov. 2
In an effort to add police presence and cut down on issues such as panhandling, trespassing and speeding, the Kingdom City Board of Trustees has worked out a trial partnership with the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office to have the latter organization do patrols through the village starting Nov. 2.
Student leads drive to supply much-needed peanut butter to Buddy Packs
One Bartley 5th grader’s ambition will furnish the Buddy Pack program with a food supply that’s been in dire need since February.
Pumpkins in the Park to return Tuesday
Fulton’s jack-o-lantern sculptors will have a chance to showcase their art when the Parks and Recreation Department host their 2nd annual Pumpkins in the Park event Tuesday, Oct. 30 at Memorial Park.
