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Flagpole dedicated at Hensley Memorial Airport

Pole was donated for W.W. II pilots

About 100 Fulton area residents gathered Saturday at Elton Hensley Memorial Airport in Fulton for the dedication of a flagpole donated by the late Tom A. Herndon of Fulton, a World War II B-29 bomber pilot for the U.S. Army Air Corps.

New jail rules costly to counties

Callaway and other counties throughout the state won’t be able to afford expensive new requirements mandated by the federal government designed to eliminate inmate rapes, Callaway County Sheriff Dennis Crane predicts.

NoCal senior wins Charter scholarship

One of nine awards she has earned so far

Ariana Alton, a North Callaway High School senior, learned Thursday she is the winner of a $1,000 scholarship from Charter Communications and will be featured in television public service announcements along with numerous other scholarships she has received.

New Bloomfield’s school budget on track

No big cutbacks planned

This year’s R-3 School District budget is on track to meet expectations and should avoid any additional cutbacks for next year, Superintendent David Tramel said Thursday night.

Callaway’s labor force, jobs shrinking

Although Callaway County’s unemployment rate held steady at 7 percent in February and March, the county’s labor force dropped by 98 people who gave up seeking a job, moved away or have exhausted unemployment benefits because of long-term joblessness.

Conservative rally set Saturday near Holts Summit

‘Woodstock for Patriots’ attracts national leaders

This weekend conservative Americans from around the nation will gather on a farm in Callaway County near Holts Summit for a Rally for Common Sense featuring numerous nationally known speakers, including two former Republican presidential candidates Herman Cain and Alan Keyes.

Only few use new delivery service offered by USPS

Only a few Fulton businesses are using the new Every Door Direct Mail service offered by the U.S. Postal Service but Fulton Postmaster Roger Bounds says he expects the service to grow as more people become aware of the service.

Callaway Hills school principal to retire

Ramona Dobson held job 16 years

After serving the last 16 years as principal of the Callaway Hills Elementary School at Holts Summit, Dr. Ramona Dobson has decided to retire.

Fulton man arrested after drug raid on home

Dog attacking officers shot, killed

Fulton Police and members of he MUSTANG Task Force Thursday morning raided a residence at 117 S. Ravine St. and arrested Clifton J. Ivory, 30, for possession of marijuana.

Today marks 20th anniversary of Gorbachev’s speech

Twenty years ago today an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 people jammed an area around Westminster College to listen to Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev deliver an address that many now interpret as the end of the Cold War.

County seeks federal health clinic for needy

Callaway County needs a federally subsidized community health center in the Fulton area to serve low income families, Presiding Commissioner Gary Jungermann said Thursday.

City not responsible for Fulton Commons debt

The City of Fulton was not responsible for the debt incurred in the tax increment financing district that includes the Fulton Commons Shopping Center, Fulton City Administrator Bill Johnson said Thursday.

Crackdown planned on underage drinking

Zero Tolerance Law targets teen drivers

During the current prom and graduation season, state, county and city law enforcement officers are making a special push to crack down on underage drinking.

Westminster commencement to feature Danforth as speaker

Former U.S. Sen. John C. Danforth will be the featured speaker Saturday to the graduating class of 2012 at Westminster College in Fulton.

Final Gray Ghosts Trail panel to be dedicated in September

The Kingdom of Callaway Civil War Heritage will dedicate the final interpretive panel this September to guide travelers along the Gray Ghosts Trail in Callaway County.

Fire destroys home for family of 6

A mobile home for a family of six about two miles south of Fulton in the 4800 block of County Road 410 was destroyed by fire Friday evening.

Labor Department withdraws controversial new farm rules

In response to months of opposition from farmers, the Obama Administration has withdrawn a proposed new U.S. Labor Department rule that would have made it difficult to hire youth to work on farms.

Second Westminster campus in Arizona moves step closer

A plan revealed last week to establish a second campus of Westminster College next year in Mesa, Ariz., has moved a step closer.

Callaway woman named to area Red Cross board

Heather Vodnansky, a Holts Summit attorney, is one of four people appointed recently to the board of directors of the Heart of Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Area youngsters learn value of saving

Kids Bank Day at Callaway Bank

Just as a squirrel puts away nuts for another day, learning to save is also a valuable trait for youngsters to learn.

Fulton Commons under new ownership

The Fulton Commons Shopping Center in Fulton is now owned by L.W. Partnership, L.P., a firm based in the state of Nevada.

Group opposes plant’s license renewal

The Missouri Coalition for the Environment (MCE) is opposing Ameren Missouri’s proposal to extend its federal license to operate the nuclear reactor at the Callaway Energy Center south of Fulton.

NRC names new inspector at Callaway Energy Center

Tom Hartman has been appointed by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission as its senior resident inspector of nuclear facilities at the Callaway Energy Center, which is about 10 miles southeast of Fulton.

Commercial vehicle checks find 659 violations

A recent drive by Troop F of the Missouri State Highway Patrol to inspect trucks, buses and other large vehicles resulted in 659 safety violations.

Westminster to open campus in Arizona at Mesa

For the first time since it was founded 160 years ago, Westminster College in Fulton plans to open a second campus. The new campus will be located in Mesa, Ariz., the nation’s 38th largest city.

Unwanted drug collection set Saturday by law enforcement

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Auxvasse Police Department and the Auxvasse Lions Club will participate in a national drug take-back program on Saturday.

Fulton cable firm to launch phone service, more channels

Charter Communications, which operates the cable television service in Fulton, on Wednesday will add phone service, faster Internet service and more high definition channels.

Legislation would designate highway to honor veterans

Rep. Jeanie Riddle, R-Mokane, is sponsoring legislation that would designate State Road 94 in Callaway County as the AMVETS Memorial Highway.

Briefing planned Thursday on Missouri River

Residents and farmers living along the Missouri River, which stretches along Callaway County’s southern border, can receive a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers briefing Thursday afternoon in Jefferson City about predicted levels along the river this year.

South Callaway approves $180,594 in salary hikes

Board reorganized after April 3 election

Pay increases totaling $180,594 for district employees were approved Wednesday night by the South Callaway R-2 School District Board of Education.

$105K grant sought to fund deputy pay hikes

The Callaway County Commission Tuesday approved a request by Callaway County Sheriff Dennis Crane to seek a $105,000 state grant to provide pay raises to deputies.The Callaway County Commission Tuesday approved a request by Callaway County Sheriff Dennis Crane to seek a $105,000 state grant to provide pay raises to deputies.

New CFO hired at Westminster College

Philip J. Daniels is the new vice president for business and chief financial officer at Westminster College in Fulton.

Holts Summit approves $222,000 sidewalk project

The Holts Summit Board of Aldermen Monday night approved a low bid of $220,000 to construct a sidewalk and culverts from the North Elementary School along South Summit Drive to Simon Boulevard.

State begins test of electronic filing of lawsuits

Electronic filing of court cases is on the horizon for the Boone-Callaway 13th Judicial Circuit Court, Callaway County Circuit Clerk Judy Groner said Monday.

Who qualifies for state property tax credit?

Eligibility for program limited by total income

Many Missourians age 65 or older wonder if they qualify for the state’s low income circuit breaker tax credit for property tax relief.

Seeking extensions to file state, federal income taxes may be costly

Taxpayers pondering whether to seek an extension on filing state and federal taxes this year should be aware they run the risk of piling up substantial late payment penalties if they don’t pay any taxes due when they request an extension.

New all-you-care-to-eat buffet opens in Fulton

CK’s Buffet, a new all-you-care-to-eat restaurant featuring fried chicken, opened Saturday in Fulton.

Callaway Board of Associates celebrates 50th anniversary

The Callaway County Board of Associates, which raises money for 22 annual college scholarships in Callaway County, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

Callaway Community Hospital receives $5 million loan to finance improvements

Callaway Community Hospital has received a $5 million loan to finance $1.5 million in improvements and lower its debt costs.

Fulton man sentenced for death of Fulton woman

French gets 22-year term for causing heroin death

Trevonn Lionel French, 36, Fulton, has been sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison without parole for distributing heroin that resulted in the Jan. 9, 2011, death of Summer Bond, 28, Fulton.

Callaway County records third highest youth turkey kill

The recent two-day youth turkey season resulted in hunters bagging 4,319 turkeys in Missouri.

Kimminau wins South Callaway school board recount

The importance of a single vote was demonstrated Wednesday when a recount of Tuesday’s South Callaway R-2 School District Board of Education election at Mokane resulted in a one-vote victory for Greg Kimminau.

South Callaway school board election ends in tie

An automatic recount of votes will be conducted today after the election for the South Callaway Board of Education ended in a tie for one of the two expiring seats on the board.

New Bloomfield, Auxvasse approve bond issues

New mayor elected in New Bloomfield

A sewer and water bond issue in Auxvasse and a street bond issue in New Bloomfield received overwhelming approval in area city elections Tuesday.

CCH joins statewide effort to improve patient care

Callaway Community Hospital has joined the Missouri Hospital Association’s Hospital Engagement Network to help improve patient care and reduce preventable hospital readmissions.

Lawmen shoot, kill Williamsburg man near Fulton

Timothy Earl Simpson, 34, of Williamsburg was shot and killed early Monday morning by law enforcement officers after he leveled a weapon on them while they were responding to reports of shots fired in the Green Meadows Subdivision west of Fulton.

Shooting victim had long record of convictions

State court records reveal the Williamsburg man who was shot and killed by law enforcement officers early Monday morning had a record of more than a dozen arrests and convictions on a variety of minor criminal charges in Callaway County.

Williamsburg man shot, killed Monday near Fulton by law enforcement officers

Timmy Simpson, 34, of Williamsburg was shot and killed early Monday morning by law enforcement officers after he leveled a weapon on them while they were responding to reports of shots fired in the Green Meadows Subdivision west of Fulton.