Shop LocalAmbulance board approves contract with GeoComm
The Callaway County Ambulance Board approved a motion Tuesday night to continue its contract with GeoComm for its automated vehicle location system (AVL).
‘Play me something quick and devilish’
Fulton musician authors book on history of fiddling in Missouri
A longtime musician and proponent of the art of old-time fiddling, Fulton resident Howard Marshall has written a book on the history of his favorite pastime.
Churchill museum to host Hallmark exhibition
The National Churchill Museum has dug into its archives to put together a new exhibit culled from donations from Hallmark Cards founder Joyce Hall and The Hall Foundation.
Successful bond issue leaves Fulton schools looking at options
Fulton Public Schools have successfully completed all the projects included in the district’s $7.3 million 2010 Bond Issue — and a few more besides.
Fulton school board focuses on tutoring, safety
Like many children his age, Fulton fifth grader Tristan Clay has big dreams.
Local organizations sponsor wine tasting for Rwandan school
The first major goal of the Rwanda Community Partnership was to provide Fulton and Callaway County’s sister community of Kibungo with better access to medical care.
Ambulance, sheriff ‘not quite there yet’ with Geo-Comm
Seven months after issuing an ultimatum to Geo-Comm regarding the functionality of its automated vehicle location system (AVL) in Callaway County, local officials say they are not quite ready to give up on the company despite having blown through several deadlines.
Fulton man named winner of animal shelter raffle
Chooses to have parents’ home painted
A local man who won a raffle fundraiser for the New Fulton Animal Shelter Initiative is choosing to make a gift of his prize.
YMCA to host annual fitness challenge
Goals to lose weight, eat better and live healthier are common themes for New Year’s resolutions, and the YMCA of Callaway County once again is offering a little incentive to help area residents make those resolutions stick.
Fulton schools to host bullying, school safety expert
Bullying has always been an issue in schools, but with the onset of social media, the problem has escalated in recent years.
Property tax deadline looms Monday
Callaway County residents have until Monday to return their property and real estate tax payments to the county collector’s office.
Fulton Schools to offer new opportunity for students with special needs
Parents of students with emotional or severe behavioral issues soon will have another option within Fulton Public Schools.
Resale shop moves from internet to Court Street
A Fulton couple is hoping their business venture can successfully make the transition from online to a brick and mortar store.
Rwanda partnership offers chance for alternative gifting
With Christmas just a week away, time is running out to find that perfect Christmas present.
Celia event to be ‘simple’ urge to focus on ‘building bridges’
After seven years of programs ranging from musical guests to visiting artists and authors, organizers say this year’s Celia Commemoration will be a little more scaled back.
School board discusses use of leftover bond money
With a number of projects from Fulton Public Schools’ 2010 Bond Issue coming in under budget, the district has money left over that can be used for other school improvements.
Fulton Boy Scouts repair, donate bicycles
This Christmas nearly 30 children signed up with SERVE’s Adopt-a-Family program will wake up to find a new bicycle, courtesy of Boy Scout Troop 50 and Wal-Mart.
City continues to look into Post Office noise complaint
Council approves first reading of ordinance to buy old rock barn, place bond question on April ballot
City leaders encouraged the owner of a local bar and a nearby neighbor complaining about the noise to work to come to an agreement while officials continue to look into the issue.
Callaway Singers to host annual Christmas concert
The Callaway Singers invite area residents to come help them make a “Joyful Noise” Thursday night during the group’s annual Christmas Concert.
Chief Hyde to retire after 32 years with North Callaway Fire District
Karhoff named as first female fire chief in county
On Jan. 1, Lana Karhoff will become a part of Callaway County history when she becomes the first woman locally to serve as a fire chief.
Millersburg couple turns miniature hobby into business
MILLERSBURG — Bricks made of egg cartons, towers made of paper towel rolls, chandeliers made out of earrings, a doily as a rug; Sarah and Richard Klingbeil of Treasure Hill World of Dollhouse Miniatures can find a use for almost anything when they are putting together one of their creations.
Starr named new Chamber director
Claudia Starr fell in love with Fulton and Callaway County when she moved here three years ago.
City of Fulton rolls out recycling carts
When the City of Fulton sends out its solid waste collection trucks this week, they will be picking up more than just trash.
Ovid Bell sells to Walsworth Publishing
After nearly nine decades as a family-owned and run operation, Ovid Bell Press soon will fall under the umbrella of Walsworth Publishing.
Local voters to decide whether city finances sewer improvements through bonds or pay as you go
There is no getting around it. With the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Natural Resources mandating changes, the City of Fulton needs to make some major upgrades to its waste water treatment plant.
Huddle House to close Friday
Local fans of the breakfast scrambles and Chop House burgers at Huddle House only have two days left to enjoy their favorite meals before the local franchise closes its doors.
Tebbetts dinners continue to support community building
There are very few local residents to be found in their homes here on the final Friday of each month.
Teacher, former Fulton resident accused of having relationship with underage student
A Fulton native has been arrested and charged in a child molestation case in Independence.
City to consider purchase of rock barn, property from state
Heritage Trust to contribute half of cost
The Fulton City Council approved a motion Tuesday night to consider purchasing the old rock barn and 12 acres at Fulton State Hospital.
Thanksgiving dinner in New Bloomfield draws community together
Whether they were there for the first time or the sixth year in a row, as a volunteer or simply to partake of the food, those gathered for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner at New Bloomfield United Methodist Church Thursday all agreed that the best part of the annual event was the ability to enjoy good food with good friends.
County businesses urge shoppers to buy local
With the myriad deals offered by big retailers on everything from electronics to the latest popular toys on Black Friday, some Callaway County business owners are hoping area residents will send some of their hard-earned dollars their way.
Williamsburg Elementary to mark 50 years
Educators and students both past and present are invited to Williamsburg Elementary School on Nov. 29 as the school marks 50 years of educating area children.
North Callaway Schools receive positive audit
Although he cited a couple of areas of concern, North Callaway R-I Schools’ auditor described the district’s audit as one of the best he gives.
NoCal remains steady in MAP performance
Haskins warns steady won’t be enough in future
WILLIAMSBURG — North Callaway R-I Schools Assistant Superintendent Sandy Haskins gave a presentation on the district’s MAP data during Thursday night’s school board meeting that had a dual message: North Callaway’s performance on the annual assessment tests remains level, but as the state changes the criteria by which it judges schools, that consistency may not be a good thing.
Open house to serve as start of holiday shopping season
Carols, candy canes and Christmas decorations will be in abundance in downtown Fulton Friday night for the annual Holiday Open House.
Fulton to apply for $12.9M in state revolving funds for waste water improvements
The City of Fulton is applying to the Missouri Department of Natural Resource’s State Revolving Fund today for nearly $13 million to put toward improvements at the city’s waste water treatment plant.
SoCal schools to implement iPad test run
The South Callaway R-II School Board granted approval Monday night for the purchase of iPads for a test run of a plan to eventually provide one for each student in the district.
Child advocate organization seeks to expand into Callaway
An organization dedicated to standing up for children is looking to expand into Callaway and recruit volunteers to its cause.
Ambulance district gifts New Bloomfield schools with AED
When New Bloomfield R-III Schools’ nurse approached the Callaway County Ambulance District for suggestions on finding a grant to help fund the purchase of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), she got something even better: The ambulance district donated one to the district.
Fulton offers utility customers chance to help others stay warm
As cold weather settles in and thermostats go up, officials with the City of Fulton are hoping local utility customers will find it in themselves to donate a dollar or two so that others can turn their heat up as well.
Lewis to retire from chamber
After 24 years of service to area businesses through the Kingdom of Callaway Chamber of Commerce, executive director Nancy Lewis will be leaving at the end of the year.
Riddle to continue to represent Callaway
In a strong victory over challenger Pam Murray, Jeanie Riddle will be the first representative for the new 49th District of the Missouri House of Representatives.
Dennis Crane to return as sheriff
Callaway County voters Tuesday proved they feel confident in leadership at the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office.
Veterans dinner to feature Air Force nurse
With a “long line of nurses” in the family, it was not much of a surprise when Fulton native Tammy Kritzer decided, after graduating from the University of Missouri with a bachelor of arts in sociology, to return to school and pursue her bachelors of science in nursing from St. Louis University.
New Bloomfield man continues to provide Thanksgiving
For seven years, Tom Levin has made sure area residents and visitors have a place to go to find a good meal and a friendly smile on Thanksgiving Day.
Soup Kitchen to host Thanksgiving on Nov. 24 at new location
The location is new, the day is new, even the menu is new, but the caring behind the Soup Kitchen’s annual free Thanksgiving Dinner is still the same.
Crane, Anderson both cite experience as primary qualification for sheriff
Asked what makes them the best man for the job, both candidates for Callaway County Sheriff gave the same answer: Their experience.
Barnes named president of The Callaway Bank
The Callaway Bank is seeing a shuffle in leadership.
South Callaway runners, Mokane Lions host haunted fundraiser
The South Callaway cross country team and the Mokane Lion’s Club are hoping to scare up a little cash this Halloween.
Red Cross offers baby-sitting class
The Heart of Missouri chapter of the American Red Cross is offering area youth who want to earn extra money through baby-sitting an opportunity to get a little training first.
