March set the tone for 2020 as Callaway County learned of its first COVID-19 cases, schools shut down, cities suspended utility disconnections and locals began cancelling events.
March 1
Fulton man charged in connection with the 1991 death of a Russellville area teenager was also a suspect in an unsolved 2005 murder in Fulton.
"Heart Warriors" raise money and awareness at Fulton High School.
"Toss Out Cancer" cornhole and chili competition heats up.
Kingdom City awarded $50,000 wastewater evaluation grant.
Callaway Chamber of Commerce welcomes business relations manager Shane Moriarity.
March 3
Fulton police Sgt. Jimmy Culbertson retiring after 24 years, plans to spend more time drumming, fishing.
Law enforcement property seizures drop in 2019.
Missouri legislators briefed on coronavirus.
March 4
Basketball match-up to benefit North Callaway D.A.R.E. program.
Fulton bill makes tax holidays permanent.
Doc Kritzer named 116th Kingdom of Callaway Supper president.
March 5
Callaway preps for potential COVID-19 outbreak.
National Weather Service teaches Callawegians how to spot a tornado.
New Bloomfield hosts its first FFA leadership invitation event.
March 6
Fulton Public Schools continues plan to inform public about Proposition S.
Fulton's Community Supervision Center seeks partners to teach residents.
Untested sexual assault kits from Fulton Police Department, Holts Summit Police Department and more sent for testing.
March 8
Callaway County Commission renews school resource officer partnership.
Health department hosts coronavirus informational meeting.
Fulton Middle School students sew for a cause.
March 10Com
15-year-old peddling ice cream, snow cones at Mellby's Chill Zone in Holts Summit.
Churchill Fellows Weekend postponed over COVID-19 worries.
March 11
Callaway County voters side with Trump, Biden in primaries.
Rain summons slithering spotted salamanders.
Callaway County, health department prioritize COVID-19 funding.
March 12
Committee working to revitalize the Community Emergency Response Team.
Fulton may hand health inspections to county.
Sheriffs from across Missouri band together on issues including jail reimbursement.
March 13
Embrace your wild side at pole, massage studio Wild+Well.
Fulton considers simpler building permit fees.
Fulton Public Schools board discusses health insurance hit, approves additional ag teacher.
March 15
State, nation declare COVID-19 emergency while Callaway health department encourages responsible prep.
First Presbyterian Church holds ninth annual pillowcase-sewing workshop.
Westminster extends spring break, cancels events over COVID-19 concerns.
March 17
Fulton Public Schools, New Bloomfield R-III and South Callaway R-II suspend classes due to COVID-19.
Church leaders keep eye on COVID-19.
Fulton Housing Authority installs license scanner.
Get in shape for spring planting, Fulton Garden Club encourages.
March 18
Fulton suspends all utilities disconnections.
Fulton School Board candidates answer teacher questions.
Churchill Fellows inductees named despite ceremony cancellation.
March 19
North Callaway R-1 announces closure due to COVID-19.
Food pantries seek donations as COVID-19 increases demand.
Holts Summit awards bid in sewer project.
Missouri governor delays April municipal elections 'til June 2.
First case of COVID-19 reported in Callaway Count.
March 20
Holts Summit declares state of emergency over COVID-19.
Correctional facilities brace for COVID-19.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, William Woods shakes up graduation.
March 22
Four COVID-19 cases reported at William Woods University.
ACT to prevent suicide.
Callaway Chamber of Commerce offers help for struggling businesses.
Restaurants plan around social distancing.
March 24
Fulton COVID-19 cases rise to nine.
Ebenezer Baptist Church moves to drive-in services.
Local businesses struggle to access government help in wake of virus.
March 25
CARDV: COVID-19 could cause domestic violence spike.
SERVE to host porch pick-up food drive.
March 26
Fulton passes emergency ordinance, formalizing local emergency measures.
Families bring cheer to Presbyterian Manor residents.
Webinars available to help small businesses.
March 27
Our House resources strained by staying open 24 hours.
Bicentennial Bash moved to August.
1canoe2 donates planners to Fulton students.
March 29
Health officials announce non-WWU COVID-19 cases.
Tebbetts comes together for resident's 90th birthday celebration.
Fulton Oriental Store keeps clean to slow spread of COVID-19.
Children's trust Fund works to protect kids during pandemic.
March 31
Callaway United Way launches COVID-19 fund.
Callaway County anthology seeks entries.