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Department of Conservation: Beware of the zebra mussel The Missouri Department of Conservation encourages fishers and boaters to do their part in stopping a sneaky, stripy stowaway. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 6:53pm

Humane Society switches focus to spay/neuter beginning Jan. 1 Beginning in January 2021, the Callaway County Humane Society will re-brand as "SNIP and Chip" and cut back on rescue efforts. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 6:50pm

13th Judicial Circuit debuts new Callaway County treatment court The first Co-Occurring Treatment Court in Callaway County was held Monday. The 13th Judicial Circuit of Missouri covers Boone and Callaway counties. by Olivia Garrett Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 6:46pm

Firestation flags flown half-staff for Kansas City fireman Fire stations across the state, as well as the Fire Fighters Memorial in Kingdom City, are lowering the U.S. and Missouri flags in honor of Scott Davidson, a paramedic/communications specialist with the Kansas City Fire Department. by Fulton Sun staff Published Nov. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

45 teams finish bicentennial scavenger hunt The Callaway 200 Scavenger Hunt highlighted 20 historic locations spread all over the county. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 8:47pm

Churchill Museum renovations highlight building's resilience The National Churchill Museum in the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury has undergone conservation and renovation projects. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 8:44pm

Vandals wreck historic Holts Summit church Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church's congregation is reeling after vandals struck the historic African-American church late Wednesday night. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 27 2020 @ 2:25pm

Forest service seeks feedback on Mark Twain National Forest projects The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Eastern Region invites the public to comment on potential maintenance projects planned for fiscal year 2022, including some in Mark Twain National Forest. Published Nov. 26 2020 @ 11:17pm

First OneLife Thanksgiving meal feeds community Dozens stepped inside the John C. Harris Community Center on Tuesday, escaping a drizzly, cool evening and taking shelter with a warm meal. by Olivia Garrett Published Nov. 26 2020 @ 11:16pm

Commission, Callaway 200 committee reveal memorial On Callaway County's 200th birthday, a new monument celebrating the occasion made its debut at the Callaway County Courthouse in Fulton. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 26 2020 @ 10:53pm

Advocates, Missouri Department of Corrections spar over handling of COVID-19 Advocates from organizations such as the Missouri NAACP on Tuesday called for the state Department of Corrections to do more to combat the spread of COVID-19 among the state's prison population and the staff who work with inmates, and to be more transparent about those efforts and results. by Phillip Sitter Published Nov. 25 2020 @ 10:10am

Nancy Hanson recognized for kindness with Central Bank award Central Bank recognized Fulton resident Nancy Hanson on Tuesday for her community impact. by Olivia Garrett Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 9:48pm

Program teaches about Missouri birds Missouri Department of Conservation naturalist Holly Balassi spoke on Missouri's migratory birds Monday evening. by Olivia Garrett Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 9:45pm

Fulton mask mandate passes An ordinance establishing a mask mandate for the city of Fulton passed as an emergency ordinance at Tuesday's City Council meeting. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 9:42pm

Crews clear way for CorrectLife nursing facility A skilled nursing facility first approved in 2018 will soon be under construction near the Fulton Medical Center. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 9:40pm

Missouri State Parks closing indoor spaces Missouri State Parks will temporarily close indoor spaces, including visitor centers, nature centers, museums and offices, beginning this week. by News Tribune Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 3:30pm

Callaway County reports 12th COVID-19 death Callaway County's deaths attributed to COVID-19 now stand at 12, according to a Monday update from the Callaway County Health Department. Published Nov. 24 2020 @ 12:30pm

Difference maker: Nurse Donna cherishes bonds with students, families North Elementary School's nurse Donna Robinson recently was nominated for the JC Schools "Difference Maker Award." by Gerry Tritz Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 11:55pm

Christmas bazaar goes virtual: local businesses celebrate 'Small Business Saturday' Court Street United Methodist Church's annual Christmas Bazaar will have an online element this year due to COVID-19. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 11:49pm

Free Thanksgiving dinner available tonight Four friends, who work together in a promotion business called OneLife, are hosting a community Thanksgiving dinner 5-7 p.m. tonight. by Olivia Garrett Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 11:43pm

County health dept. announces contact tracing changes The Callaway County Health Department announced Monday residents will now be expected to notify their own close contacts after testing positive with COVID-19. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 11:13pm

Mask ordinance and more on Fulton City Council agenda Fulton's proposed mask-mandating ordinance will have its first reading at Tuesday evening's city council meeting. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 7:15am

Remember food safety this Thanksgiving Londa Nwadike, state extension food safety specialist with the University of Missouri and Kansas State University, offers facts on Thanksgiving food safety. by Helen Wilbers Published Nov. 23 2020 @ 1:51am