Fulton Sun year in review: March 2018

March 1

A memorial for Braeden Sconce, a South Callaway graduate who died following a Feb. 4 car crash, is being planned at the school.

Gov. Greitens maintains his innocence; prosecutors don't have the compromising photo they said Greitens took of a woman.

Fulton Middle School principal speaks out on school's efforts to stop bullying.

Four of six eligible employees at the Auxvasse Dollar General voted to join a union, and the legal battle continues with the NLRB hearing officer siding with the union.

March 2

New Bloomfield police chief Mooney asked to resign in lieu of being fired.

Felony "failure to register" charges levied against seven men.

Nuclear plant gets all clear in year-long inspection.

March 4

Fulton boy charged with making threat against Jefferson City student.

Center for Women's Ministries offers non-judgmental listening.

Severe Weather Weeks starts; Missourians reminded to be aware.

March 6

Candidate filing opens in county elections. Judges, clerks, collectors and more will be part of general election.

Fulton pedestrian killed on U.S. 54 in hit and run.

Holts Summit approves fitness circuit at Hibernia Station Park.

March 7

Fulton's Bill Books named 114th Kingdom of Callaway Supper president.

FHS Robotics team leaves for St. Louis competition.

Role models wanted for 100 Man Lunch.

March 8

Fulton High School student charged with making terroristic threat, a felony. Police report number of incidents is increasing.

New program at MO Girls Town graduates first student; she is ready to join the U.S. Air Force.

Safety is at the forefront of South Callaway State of the School meeting.

March 9

Fulton State Hospital's new landscaping plan includes 11,319 plants and trees.

Student removed from FHS after reported threat on a school bus.

Compromises being made for Holts Summit ball fields.

March 11

Holts Summit plans multi-million dollar sewer project.

DNR, Callaway County work toward cleaner water.

March 13

County commissioners authorize South Callaway school resource officer.

State Department of Conservation planning Nature Revealed workshop at Scattering Fork site.

Sexual assault survivor, activist, to speak Wednesday.

March 14

County commission receives proposed health ordinance to review and place on ballot.

Housing developer Zimmerman seeks support of Fulton schools.

March 15

Fulton City Council discusses proposed Zimmerman development's letter of support.

Chamber business expo, job fair to offer networking opportunities.

March 16

County Collector Oestreich resigns suddenly, office closes while county clerk takes charge of tax records.

$341,000 grant provided for welder training.

Fulton makes arrangements to recycle glass.

March 18

Little revealed after Oestreich resignation; county officials and residents have questions. Local bank, FBI contacted.

Fire officials said working smoke detectors likely saved life of Holts Summit resident.

U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill calls for review of health insurer Anthem, which denied ER coverage for non-emergent cases.

March 20

State Auditor Galloway encourages county officials to request collector's office audit.

Kent Haden announces state house bid in profile.

Fulton Public Schools Foundation names first Hall of Fame members.

Lost peacock finds his way home; had gone missing in early February.

March 21

WWU students travel, embrace experience in Antarctica.

State auditor turns attention to Callaway collector's finances.

Salute to Veterans airshow coming again to Columbia area.

March 22

Woodrow Wilson Boulware turns 100; enjoys party at Fulton Presbyterian Manor.

Four arrested on drug charges over one-hour time period.

#MeToo movement discussed at William Woods.

March 23

SERVE to look for a new director.

Assistant prosecutor said body cam guidelines need to change.

Westminster STEM Academy opens for enrollment.

March 25

Easter celebrations happens at Veterans Park with egg hunt, music and more.

Election candidate coverage for Fulton City Council, Fulton Public School Board.

Pipe replacements to close County Route O.

March 27

Israeli ambassador Ron Dermer speaks at Westminster, talks about Churchill's Iron Curtain speech.

Former Holts Summit man pleads guilty to felony child abuse.

Three falconers bring hunting birds to Callaway library event.

Area Rotarians attend Show Me leadership institute, meet incoming Rotary International president.

March 28

Audit begins on county collector's records.

Churchill Institute welcomes new members.

Sale of Fulton hospital not completed; investigation of associated management company reported by CBS News.

New Bloomfield man arrested for forgery in connection with stolen car.

March 29

Tebbetts post office to offer special anniversary postmark.

Brian Garner to become new North Callaway school superintendent.

Bradford Research Center to have native plant sale.

March 30

Proposed health ordinance has yet to appear on Callaway County agenda; would pass health regulations for concentrated animal feeding operations.

Two announce runs for state house, judge.

Holts Summit announces plans for splash pad, "heroes" park.