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Kith and Kin: Russell Sing Russell Sing moved to Callaway County in 1989 with his family. He started out his career in the fire service at the Central Callaway County Fire Protection District as a volunteer for five years. by Paula Tredway Published Sep. 27 2021 @ 12:00am

Fulton Rotary to observe World Polio Month Fulton's Rotary Club will be marking historic progress toward a polio-free world while urging the community to help end the paralyzing disease in October. by Paula Tredway Published Sep. 26 2021 @ 12:00am

Missouri remains among worst for state employee pay Missouri still ranks among the worst in pay for state government employees.Despite small salary increase efforts over the past few years, the state still holds the dubious distinction of ranking second to last in state pay for public employees, based on data from 2020. by Ryan Pivoney Published Sep. 26 2021 @ 12:00am

Report: Missouri's public health strategy anemic The COVID-19 pandemic has pointed out shortfalls in Missouri's public health, a recent report says. by Joe Gamm Published Sep. 26 2021 @ 12:00am

Panel OKs Dems' $3.5T bill, crunch time for Biden agenda Democrats pushed a $3.5 trillion, 10-year bill strengthening social safety net and climate programs through the House Budget Committee on Saturday, but one Democrat voted "no," illustrating the challenges party leaders face in winning the near unanimity they'll need to push the sprawling package through Congress. by Associated Press Published Sep. 25 2021 @ 11:05pm

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US has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, children's shots With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they're confident there will be enough for qualified older Americans seeking booster shots and the young children for whom initial vaccines are expected to be approved in the not-too-distant future. by Associated Press Published Sep. 26 2021 @ 11:55pm

Friends, family flock to Long Island to mourn Gabby Petito Lines of mourners paid their respects Sunday for Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old whose death on a cross-country trip has sparked a manhunt for her boyfriend. Published Sep. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

Pelosi vows to pass infrastructure, eyes smaller social bill With President Joe Biden's broad domestic agenda at risk of collapse, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday vowed Democrats will pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill this week and push ahead on the bigger $3.5 trillion social safety net and climate change bill while acknowledging the total amount will drop. by Associated Press Published Sep. 26 2021 @ 11:05pm

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Daly to bring passion to Missouri School for the Deaf Andrew Daly has been hired as the new activities director for the Missouri School for the Deaf. He wants to use his passion for sports to bring more opportunities to an environment he has become familiar with. by Jeremy Jacob Published Sep. 25 2021 @ 11:20am

Westminster retiree recognized for his lifetime achievement in athletics Terry Logue was inducted Sept. 18 into the Missouri Military Academy Alumni Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement in athletics on the Academy campus in Mexico, Missouri. by Paula Tredway Published Sep. 24 2021 @ 11:41pm

Conservation Department offering hunter-education opportunities Many people are preparing for Missouri's fall hunting seasons and may be looking for opportunities to brush up on their skills. by Fulton Sun staff Published Sep. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm

Education

COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff One desperate California school district is sending flyers home in students' lunchboxes, telling parents it's "now hiring." by Associated Press Published Sep. 22 2021 @ 11:05pm

Sports

Chiefs' Reid released from hospital Chiefs coach Andy Reid was released from the hospital Monday after he felt ill and was taken by ambulance to be treated for dehydration following their 30-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. by DAVE SKRETTA, AP Sports Writer Published Sep. 27 2021 @ 12:15pm

Dervishi's hat trick leads Fulton to soccer victory Fulton had to battle Saturday in the second leg of three straight road games and posted a 4-3 win against Warrenton. Senior Alban Dervishi scored his second hat trick of the season and the Hornets' third overall in a game that saw 42 total shots and 30 shots on goal. by Fulton Sun Published Sep. 27 2021 @ 4:13am

New Bloomfield softball goes 2-1 in tourney After three games Saturday in the AA Softball Tournament in Russellville, New Bloomfield earned second place after losing in the championship game to Russellville 11-1. The Lady Wildcats defeated Southern Boone 8-2 in six innings and Eugene 13-0 in five innings in their first two games. by Fulton Sun Published Sep. 27 2021 @ 4:12am

Features

Sellner fulfills voluntary roles with Daughters of the American Revolution The genesis of Tina Sellner's patriotic involvement in the Daughters of the American Revolution is linked to her father's service in the Ohio National Guard, U.S. Army and the Air Force. by Jeremy P. Amick, [email protected] Published Sep. 27 2021 @ 12:10am

Fall garden clean up tips and tricks for new season Although, it does not feel like fall while I am writing this — it's 90 degrees — I know fall is right around the corner. by Peter Sutter, For the Fulton Sun Published Sep. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm

Supplies wanted for courthouse, frost to bring in new season Wanted Wood for Court House. 40 cords of four foot Wood, must be good dry oak or hickory. by Sharon Davis, For the Fulton Sun Published Sep. 24 2021 @ 11:05pm

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