Frances Ann Frank 1944-2019
Frances Ann Frank, 75, passed away Monday, December 23 at Mercy South Hospital of St. Louis. Services were held Saturday Jan. 4th, 2020 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the
Armenia Gilmore 1930-2019
Armenta Grace (Shouse) Gilmore, 89, of Ashland passed away December 29, 2019 at Bluegrass Terrace in Ashland. Armenta was born March 7, 1930, the daughter of Warner Harrison and Armenta
Lue Dell Sapp Nichols 1927-2019
Lue Dell Sapp Nichols passed away December 23, 2019 at the age of 92. She graduated from Ashland High School Class of 1946. She has been cremated. Burial at New
Justin A. John 1929-2019
Justin, a great husband, father, granddad and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, December 23, 2019 following complications with his heart. A memorial service will be held
“OH, WHAT A YEAR”: Top stories from 2019
• Farmers, residents prep for flood waters May: Severe weather and storm damage has impacted the Southern Boone County area and Jefferson City. An EF-3 tornado hit Jefferson City on
Recycling Christmas trees improves fish and wildlife habitats
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites Missourians to drop off their cut Christmas trees to be used for habitat improvement around central Missouri. MDC will accept trees at the
Teacher pay increase plan
Under a new plan proposed by the state Board of Education, Missouri teachers would see their base pay increase from $25,000 to $32,000. Bruce Moe, executive director of the Missouri
Make Smart Choices This New Year’s!
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. A traffic crash or jail cell would be
Missouri earns Braggin’ Rights with win over Illinois
It’s another year of Braggin’ Rights for the Missouri Tigers. Missouri churned out a 63-56 win over Illinois in a defense-dominated Braggin’ Rights game, the two schools’ annual December matchup
Winter Light, Winter White
This predawn winter morning, icy patches of snow still cover the edges of the meadow near the woods. A waning crescent moon and bright stars are my only light as
