Rochelle Eiselt

Fulton High School construction nearing completion Construction at Fulton High School is nearing completion this year."We're going on a full year now of construction at the high school and a number of renovations have taken place inside,&quot... January 7, 2023

Fulton’s WeBUILT community ready to be built Fulton's WeBUILT community is ready to be built.Nancy Hanson, who started Fulton's WeBUILT community, kicked off the new year with a presentation about the project during a Callaway Resource N... January 6, 2023

River City Habitat for Humanity excited to build home in Fulton for Afghan family Susan Cook-Williams, executive director for Habitat for Humanity, presented at Fulton Rotary Wednesday about the River City Habitat for Humanity program.Habitat for Humanity recently found a lot of la... January 5, 2023

Fulton Street Fair donates to three local organizations Fulton Street Fair committee made a generous donation to three local organizations.The Fulton Street Fair donated $1,000 each to Faith Maternity, Our House and SERVE, Inc.Melissa Siegel, Fulton Street... January 4, 2023

New Bloomfield Schools discuss opposing open enrollment legislation New Bloomfield School District recently had a discussion opposing legislation about open enrollment.During this month's board of education meeting, the district made talking points opposing open e... December 31, 2022

Community fundraises for local firefighter South Callaway Fire Protection District raised $3,800 for a firefighter who has cancer.South Callaway Fire Protection District set up a raffle this month to support Lt. Cameron Groner, 23, who served ... December 30, 2022

South Callaway schools purchase new school bus South Callaway School District has purchased a new bus.Corey Pontius, superintendent at South Callaway School District, said the district approved the purchase of one bus from Midwest Bus Sales, INC f... December 28, 2022

Changes to a Mediterranean diet could improve health Changes to a Mediterranean diet could be beneficial to one's health.Amanda Gowin, Fulton Rotarian and Westminster College instructor of health and exercise science, discussed ways on how to "... December 24, 2022

Fulton Public Schools attendance makes improvement Attendance has made an improvement from last year.As of Dec. 9, 80.56% of students have attended school at Fulton Public Schools.It's lower than state attendance rates, but student attendance is a... December 23, 2022

Fulton principal recognized as Exemplary New Principal for Northeast region A Fulton Public Schools principal was named Exemplary New Principal for the Northeast region.Erica Hogan is the principal at McIntire Elementary School. She has been principal for two years.Before bei... December 22, 2022

Race track raises funds to donate to SERVE A race track in Callaway County decided to give back this holiday season.Hams Prairie International Speedway set up a fundraiser earlier this month to help Callaway County SERVE, Inc. with any food sh... December 21, 2022

Generous donation of oxygen tanks helps save New Bloomfield student’s life A generous donation of oxygen tanks to New Bloomfield School District helped save a student's life.Kristin Baker, district nurse for New Bloomfield School District, said one student recently had a... December 20, 2022

Holiday recycling bins encourage residents to recycle The city of Fulton has set up two bins where residents can drop off holiday-related recycling.Wendy Powers, supervisor of the Solid Waste Department, said the city was asked to increase its recycling ... December 19, 2022

Fulton Public Schools celebrates the holidays with spirit week Fulton Public Schools had fun this week as Holiday Spirit Week was under way.From Monday through Friday, each day had its own holiday theme students could participate in.To start the week, Monday was ... December 17, 2022

Fulton Public Schools adds aerobics and yoga Fulton School District will offer a new course next year.Aerobics and Yoga will be coming in the 2023-2024 school year.Chris Hubbuch, assistant superintendent at Fulton Public Schools, said Aerobics a... December 16, 2022

SERVE Adopt a Family program succeeds Volunteers at SERVE gatherered food and gifts Thursday morning, then turned around and distributed them to families at Westminster College.SERVE, Inc., an ecumenical nonprofit whose goals are to meet ... December 16, 2022

Fulton Rotary exchange student shares Belgium Christmas traditions Fulton Rotary Youth Exchange student shared Belgium Christmas traditions yesterday.Romane Dessy, 18, a Rotary Youth Exchange Student from Belgium, shared some insights into what holidays are like in h... December 15, 2022

Annual toy drive gives back to Callaway Head Start children The University of Missouri alumni in Callaway County are on the prowl for Tiger toys to make the holiday season happier for children in need.The Callaway County Chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Associatio... December 15, 2022

Team effort saves Fulton man’s life after cardiac arrest A team effort helped save a Fulton man's life.In the early morning hours of Oct. 27, John Johnson began experiencing difficulty breathing at his home.Family members called 911, which set in motion... December 14, 2022

SERVE receives generous donation from Callabyte Technology SERVE received a generous donation from Callabyte Technology.Callabyte donated $3,800 to SERVE through new subscriber sign ups. Subscribers who helped donate received a free month of internet, accordi... December 13, 2022

Fulton Rotary supplies coats for Callaway kids Fulton Rotary's Coats for Callaway Kids project helped 400 local children get new winter coats this year.The project was made possible by the generosity of Rotary members and a grant from Veterans... December 11, 2022

North Callaway School District libraries receive grant for new equipment North Callaway School District libraries were granted $1,000 for new equipment.Southern Star granted the district the funds. Southern Star is a leading transporter of natural gas to America's hear... December 10, 2022

Fundraiser to support South Callaway Fire District member with cancer South Callaway Fire Protection District is having a fundraiser in support of one of their members who has cancer.Lieutenant Cameron Groner, 23, has served the Callaway County community for six years a... December 9, 2022

Fulton High School singers spread holiday cheer Fulton High School's chamber singers spread holiday cheer Dec. 7 by performing Christmas songs during a Fulton Rotary meeting.The chamber choir started their show with "Carol of the Bells&quo... December 8, 2022

SERVE food shortages ongoing, volunteers still needed SERVE'S food pantry is still in need of food and volunteers.Diane Henry, of SERVE, Inc., said SERVE really appreciated the community stepping up in doing a food drive in September because they wer... December 7, 2022

Callaway library holiday events planned, winter reading program set for January Callaway County Public Library has some exciting events happening soon.One event scheduled is the snack and chat book discussion on Dec. 13. from noon to 1 p.m. at GoPo Gourmet Popcorn, 525 Court St. ... December 6, 2022

Bowling benefit to support woman battling cancer A local benefit today will support a woman battling cancer.Jamie West, 44, was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic brain melanoma.Christina Nichols, her best friend, helped put together a bowling benefi... December 3, 2022

Ukulele band entertains Fulton Rotary Club Rotarians enjoyed some sounds of the season by My Glory-land Band during a Fulton Rotary meeting Wednesday.The band performed many different instruments such as a banjo, recorder, and ukulele.Lynn Dem... December 1, 2022

Families, donors appreciative of SERVE’S Adopt-a-Family program Families and donors are grateful for SERVE's Adopt-a-Family program.For 26 years, SERVE has offered holiday assistance and hope that families need.Adopt-a-Family provides essential groceries for C... November 30, 2022

South Callaway school dance fundraiser to help student service projects South Callaway High School is holding a dance fundraiser to help students complete community service projects.The event is sponsored by South Callaway High School's Family, Career and Community Le... November 29, 2022

Callaway Commercial laundry working hard to serve community Not many may know about the laundry services Callaway County Extended Employment provides.Callaway County Extended Employment Commercial Laundry Services, at 2611 N. Bluff, has been in business since ... November 26, 2022

Fulton Kiwanis fundraiser set to support children in the community A fundraiser is being planned by Fulton Kiwanis.Black and Gold Nutrition in Fulton has partnered with Fulton Kiwanis to support programs for kids in the community.From the fundraiser, 10% of sales (ex... November 23, 2022

North Callaway schools working on getting new student information systems Student information services at North Callaway School District are in the process of changing.The North Callaway School Board accepted a proposal for different services.Gayle Timm, North Callaway scho... November 22, 2022

New Bloomfield schools gets new oven, book vending machine New Bloomfield School District has received a new oven and is in the process of getting a book vending machine at the elementary school.New Bloomfield School District received a new oven for its schoo... November 19, 2022

A recap of the news gathered by the Fulton Sun the week of November 18 Monday, Nov. 14Election Day saw few major problems, despite new voting lawsWASHINGTON (AP) -- Heading into this year's midterms, voting rights groups were concerned that restrictions in Republican... November 19, 2022

Fulton business owner honored to be recognized by Missouri Women’s Business Center Fulton business owner Brooke Bartlett, of GoPo Gourmet Popcorn, is honored to represent Callaway County women business owners.Missouri Women's Business Center honored her during its fourth annual ... November 19, 2022

Fulton High School works hard on production of Mamma Mia Fulton High School Performing Arts Department's production of "Mamma Mia" is showing this week."Mamma Mia" is based on the songs of ABBA, a Swedish pop/dance group active from ... November 18, 2022

Fulton Afghan families thankful to be part of community Sardar Sherzad, whose 15 years in Fulton have been invaluable in the resettlement of six families from their native Afghanistan, presented during Rotary's Thanksgiving program Wednesday.Sherzad sa... November 18, 2022

South Callaway School District seeking replacement on high school marquee sign MOKANE, Mo. -- South Callaway School District is working on fixing the marquee sign in the front of the high school building.Corey Pontius, superintendent at South Callaway School District, said the s... November 16, 2022

Fulton schools approves amendment for additions on Kindergarten classroom Fulton Public Schools approved an amendment to add civil services for the Fulton Early Childhood Kindergarten classroom addition.The Architects Alliance will include work on civil services for the bui... November 11, 2022

Fulton High School Choir holding Holiday Craft Show Saturday Fulton High School Choirs will have their 5th annual Holiday Craft Show Saturday. Laurey Railton, event co-organizer, said the idea to have a holiday craft show came from wanting the choir program fun... November 9, 2022

Missouri Girls Town awarded grant by MFA Oil Foundation The MFA Oil Foundation awarded a grant to Missouri Girls Town, Inc. Thursday to assist with purchasing four rocking chairs, a safety bed and safety mattress.The MFA Oil Foundation provides support to ... November 4, 2022

North Callaway Schools making improvements North Callaway R-1 School District made improvements during this month's board of education meeting.First, the school board adopted an updated head lice policy during their meeting.Cory Bextermuel... October 29, 2022

Fulton in process of applying for All-America City Award The city of Fulton is in the process of applying for an award.City of Fulton Public Information Officer Michael Shine said the city is working on their application for the award right now and will app... October 28, 2022

Fulton toy drive set to give back A toy drive is planned for Fulton next month.Suplexing For Toys will take place Nov. 5 at the Fulton Event Center, 1915 N. Bluff St.The company New Breed Wrestling, out of Eldon, is helping to put the... October 26, 2022

New Bloomfield Schools bids for greenhouse still in progress NEW BLOOMFIELD -- New Bloomfield School District is still working on bids for a new Greenhouse. The district discussed re-bids to greenhouse companies Stuppy and Hummert during Wednesday's board of ed... October 22, 2022

Benefit to help raise funds for community member A benefit is set for Saturday for a well known community member. Mark Moser has been a good friend to many people in the community. He has worked at Moser's Grocery store in the meat department for se... October 21, 2022

Fulton Schools approves contract for additional improvements on parking lot Fulton Public Schools is making progress on one of its parking lots.The school board approved a contract change for more improvements on the high school parking lot during Wednesday's board of edu... October 15, 2022

Callaway Chamber of Commerce encouraging economic development Callaway Chamber of Commerce executive director Tamara Tateosin visited Fulton Rotary Wednesday to give an update on economic developments.A job fair will be happening on Nov. 9 at Callaway County Ext... October 14, 2022

Faith Maternity Care to hold 20 year celebration Faith Maternity Care is celebrating 20 years with a celebration in November. Shelley Knight, Executive Director of Faith Maternity Care , said it's the first celebration ever put on celebrating women ... October 13, 2022

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