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For the first time, students from Fulton and 16 other Central Missouri high schools will compete in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District 2 competition Friday at William Woods University.
Burglars hit Tebbetts, Holts Summit
Burglars hit three businesses in Tebbetts and a residence near Holts Summit during the weekend.
Three people injured in area accidents
Three people were injured in three recent area vehicle accidents.
Black History Month observed at William Woods University
Black History Month was observed by William Woods University Friday night at Dulany Auditorium in Fulton with performances by the Lincoln University Dance Troupe and Mid-Missouri Artful Expressions.
New dental clinic to open this spring in Fulton
A new dental clinic plans to open in Fulton in about two months.
New Bloomfield aldermen to offer city information website
The New Bloomfield Board of Aldermen voted Thursday night to hire a firm to provide a customized city website.
Four area schools participate in Missouri archery programs
Four Callaway County schools are participating in the Missouri National Archery in the Schools Program.
Luetkemeyer warns Bernanke plan could wreck U.S. economy for decades
Japan’s stagnation could be U.S.’s fate
The purchase every month by the Federal Reserve Bank of $85 billion in mortgage-backed securities and U.S. Treasuries risks plunging the United States into long-term economic stagnation lasting a decade or more, warns Third District Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-St. Elizabeth, a former bank and insurance executive.
Farm Bureau observes ‘Thank a Farmer Week
Callaway County Farm Bureau members have joined 112 other county Farm Bureau organizations in Missouri to celebrate “Thank a Farmer Week” from Feb. 10-16.
Holts Summit aldermen vote to extend sidewalk project
$290,000 sidewalk set on West Simon Blvd.
The Holts Summit Board of Aldermen Monday gave final approval to an ordinance accepting a $290,000 federal grant to build a sidewalk and a crosswalk with electric signals along West Simon Boulevard in Holts Summit.
Westminster to welcome arrested Maldives activist
Maldives political activist Shauna Aminath, a 2008 Westminster College graduate, was released Saturday from an arrest early last week after she participated in another anti-government demonstration in the Maldives.
IRS now accepting depreciation tax returns
Education tax credits accepted on Thursday
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has announced it is now accepting 2012 income tax returns from taxpayers who are taking depreciation and amortization deductions using Form 4562. The IRS resumed accepting these returns on Sunday this week.
State extends income tax deadline for farmers
The state income tax deadline for many Missouri farmers has been extended from March 1 to April 15.
Husband, wife arrested for area bank robbery
Bank Star One hit at New Bloomfield
Terry Alice Coleman, 40, Holts Summit, Thursday became the second person arrested for robbing Bank Star One in New Bloomfield on Oct. 6, 2012. Coleman’s husband, Gary Leland Coleman, 49, was arrested Jan. 12 in San Antonio, Texas, where he had fled after the New Bloomfield bank robbery.
Fulton schools participate in quake drill
On Thursday morning students in Amy Hare’s Fourth Grade at Bush Elementary School in Fulton were learning to identify the names of all 50 states.
Managed turkey hunts set by state conservation agency
Central Missouri hunters have until Feb. 28 to apply for an opportunity to participate in Missouri Conservation Department managed turkey hunts during the spring turkey season.
Postal Service to stop Saturday mail deliveries
Uncertain how plan will affect local staff
Local postal service officers are not sure how the United States Postal Service announcement on Wednesday of ending Saturday delivery in August will affect their staff.
Statewide earthquake drill set Thursday
Missouri and eight other states will participate in a statewide earthquake preparation drill at 10:15 a.m. Thursday.
Westminster officials concerned for safety of former Fulton student
The Westminster College community is concerned about the recent arrest of Shauna Aminath, a 2008 Westminster graduate who was demonstrating recently against the Maldives government, Westminster President Barney Forsythe said Tuesday.
Judge rejects priest’s motion to dismiss sex abuse charges
SNAP fears Howard may have worked in Callaway County
Gerald James Howard, 67, a priest who may have worked as a counselor in Callaway County during the 1980s, remains in Cooper County Jail after a judge rejected a motion to dismiss charges against him.
MoDOT forum set Tuesday on state highway plan
Only chance to hear Mid-Missouri views
A Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) forum to gather the views of Callaway County and other Mid-Missouri residents will be Tuesday evening in Columbia.
IRS filing delays also will postpone tax refunds
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service won’t accept some tax forms this year until the end of February and some as late as March. This change also will delay income tax refunds for many people.
Mo. congressmen ask Obama not to act on his own
Third District Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-St. Elizabeth, has joined two other Missouri congressmen who signed a letter to President Obama asking him to reconsider his gun control legislative package and not to act on his own without seeking approval of Congress.
Central Bank named one of America’s Best Banks
Forbes magazine has honored Central Bancompany, which operates in Fulton as Central Bank, as one of America’s Best Banks.
Westminster president named to NCAA post
Group sets rules for college athletics
Dr. George B. (Barney) Forsythe, Westminster College president, has been appointed as a member of the Presidents Council of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Nixon backs new Fulton State Hospital
A bipartisan legislative effort to issue building bonds to construct a new Fulton State Hospital complex drew support Monday in Gov. Jay Nixon’s State of the State address to the Missouri General Assembly.
Salvation Army collected $15,900 by bell-ringing kettle volunteers
Callaway County Salvation Army volunteer bell ringers collected $15,900 from Callaway County shoppers during last month’s Christmas season.
Residents hear plan for new Holts Summit YMCA facility
About 75 Holts Summit residents gathered Monday night at the Civic Center to hear plans for a new $475,000 YMCA facility in Holts Summit.
Two Tuscumbia men arrested after 40-mile, 100 mph chase
Two Tuscumbia men were arrested Saturday after leading Callaway County deputies on a 40-mile chase through four towns at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.
Two Tuscumbia men jailed after 40-mile 100 m.p.h. chase
Two Tuscumbia men are in Callaway County Jail after leading Callaway County deputies on a 40-mile chase through four towns at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour.
MoDOT proposal would rebuild I-70
Callaway Connector could be added to plan
The Missouri Department of Transportation has unveiled a 10-year plan to construct $7.9 billion in new highways financed by a temporary 1-cent increase in the state sales tax.
Public forums planned on highway proposal
To develop highway spending priorities and to generate voter approval of a temporary one-cent sales tax increase to fund highway construction, the Missouri Transportation Department will host a series of 16 public “On The Move” forums around the state.
Kritzer disappointed by U.S. agency decision
Callaway County Western District Commissioner Doc Kritzer said Saturday he is disappointed in the action of the U.S. Department of Energy in its apparent decision to deny a grant to develop small modular nuclear reactors at the Callaway Energy Center southeast of Fulton.
Congressmen demand answers from Obama Administration
Why did nuclear grant bypass Callaway project?
Third District Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer and five members of the Missouri delegation in Congress have signed a joint letter to Energy Secretary Steven Chu demanding to know why the U.S. Department of Energy failed to fund an application from Ameren Missouri and Westinghouse to design and build small nuclear reactors at the Callaway Energy Center southeast of Fulton.
Fulton youngsters compete in Pinewood Derby
First to fourth grade students had their eyes glued on their car as it flashed down the track Saturday during the Bartley Elementary School Cub Scout Pack 52 Pinewood Derby competition in Fulton.
Highway Commission leader offers plan to generate $7.9 billion for roads
Missouri Highway Commission Chairman Rudy Farber Thursday proposed a plan to generate $7.9 billion in highway improvements during the next decade.
FADC suspends EEZ proposal
The Fulton Area Development Corporation (FADC) has decided to suspend its application for an Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) in Callaway County.
New Bloomfield man wins $20,000 in Lottery game
When Melvin Aungerpr of New Bloomfield stopped at Merten’s Mini-Mart at 6603 State Road NN in Fulton a few days ago, he thought it would be fun to buy a scratchers lottery ticket.
State hospital, nuclear plant road boosted by new state bond issues
Prospects for construction of a new Fulton State Hospital and a new road from Fulton to the Callaway nuclear plant increased Wednesday with the announcement of a proposed huge state building bond issue and a highway bond plan.
No one injured in nursing home fire
No one was injured and Fulton firemen quickly extinguished a water heater fire reported at Fulton Nursing & Rehab, 1510 N. Bluff St., shortly before 10 p.m. Monday.
Deadline looms for corn scholarships
Applications required to be entered by Feb. 8
Agriculture students in Callaway and other Missouri counties have about two weeks to complete their application for the 2013 Missouri Corn Scholarship Program.
Callaway Red Cross celebrates 95th year
Chapter was formed during World War I
For almost a century, the Red Cross has been serving Callaway County residents.
Dollar General Center to honor employee for volunteer service
Michael Henry, inventory supervisor at the Fulton Dollar General Distribution Center, is this year’s winner of the firm’s Serving Others Award.
March 1 direct deposit deadline looms to convert federal payments to electronic
Time is running out for Callaway County residents who are still receiving Social Security or other other federal benefits by paper checks.
Churchill Museum receives state grant to preserve records
The National Churchill Museum in Fulton has received a $2,483 state grant to preserve its library collections.
New Bloomfield schools save $495,325 by refinancing bond
The Board of Education at the New Bloomfield R-III School District voted Thursday night to refinance a $1.9 million general obligation bond at a lower interest rate, saving the district $495,325 in interest payments during the next 14 years.
Microloan program targets new farmers
A new federal farm microloan program for beginning and needy farmers has been launched with loans up to $35,000.
Front doors locked at South Callaway schools
Security incident lasted two hours
As a security precaution, school front doors were locked for two hours on Wednesday morning at the South Callaway R-2 School District in Mokane.
Four seek seats on New Bloomfield school board
No opposition faced by aldermen at New Bloomfield, Holts Summit
A four-way race has developed for two seats on the Board of Education at the New Bloomfield R-3 School District.
Fair official says new state road would end county fair
MoDOT official thinks road can be redesigned
MoDOT’s planned Callaway County Connector road would require relocation of the Callaway County Fair, a member of the Callaway County Fair Board said Tuesday.
