Monday, November 14th
Election Day saw few major problems despite new voting laws
WASHINGTON (AP) — Heading into this year’s midterm elections, voting rights groups have warned that restrictions in Republican-leaning states caused by false claims surrounding the 2020 elections will prevent many voters from accessing ballot boxes. was concerned that it might endanger
Those worries didn’t seem to come true. There have been no widespread reports of voters being rejected on the ballot, and although voter turnout has declined since the last mid-cycle four years ago, it remains strong in Georgia, a state with fierce competition between governors and the U.S. Senate. It looked like
Tuesday, November 15th
Callaway County Administrator Elected to National Commission
Callaway County Administrative Administrator Karen Di Allen was recently elected to the Board of Trustees of the National Guardian Association.
Digh Allen received the honor at the National Conference on Guardianship in Dallas at the end of October, according to a press release.
Operation Christmas Child drop-offs are now available
Operation Christmas Child drop-off locations are now open, including one in Fulton.
Operation Christmas Child is a project to collect and deliver “shoebox gifts,” which are shoeboxes filled with school supplies, hygiene products and toys, according to a press release. This project has been ongoing since his 1993, providing gifts to children around the world.
Operation Christmas Child is worn by Samaritan’s Purse. According to a press release, the project “aims to show God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world.” ”.
Wednesday, November 16th
Fulton City Council Discusses Next Year’s Budget
The Fulton City Council met Monday night to discuss the 2023 city budget.
A private work session was held before the regular session at 7:00 pm. The budget debate started here, according to the parliamentary agenda. A presentation of evergreen solutions was also made.
South Callaway School District Seeks Replacement of High School Marquee Signs
MOKANE — The South Callaway School District is working to fix the marquee sign on the front of the high school building.
Cory Pontius, principal of the South Callaway School District, said the school board had decided to explore options for modifying the existing marquee.
The current sign is dilapidated and in need of major repairs.
Thursday, November 17th
Local Library Releases Statement Against Proposed Rule Change
The Daniel Boone Regional Library recently released a statement opposing a rule proposed by the Missouri Secretary of State.
Jay Ashcroft submitted Rule Change 15 CSR 30-200.015 Library Accreditation Requirements for the Protection of Minors. The language of the proposed rule states that state librarians will not distribute funds to state-funded libraries that go against the rules written in the rule.
Fulton man convicted of recording minors
A Fulton man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for secretly recording two teenagers.
Craig Glover, 52, pleaded guilty in July to attempting to create child pornography and admitted to installing hidden cameras in one victim’s bedroom and a second victim’s bathroom. He was sentenced Wednesday in the Western District Court of Missouri.
Friday, November 18th
Fulton High School is working hard to produce Mamma Mia
This week, Fulton High School’s Performing Arts Department will present “Mamma Mia.”
“Mamma Mia” is based on a song by ABBA, a Swedish pop/dance group active from 1972-82. ABBA is one of the most popular international pop groups of all time, charting at number one in countries such as Europe, North and South. America and Australia.
Afghanistan’s Fulton family appreciates being part of their community
Sardar Sherzad, who spent 15 years in Fulton, resettled six families from his native Afghanistan at Rotary’s Thanksgiving program on Wednesday.
In her presentation, Sherzad told us to make our hearts and minds aware of our heritage and protect its values.
He talked about showing kindness to the most vulnerable people in society and caring for the world for future generations.
