By: Ernie Wren Previously in the “Around Town” column, questions were presented to the mayoral candidates in regard to past and future campaign promises. After meeting with myself and others,
Mar. 20– 1800: Alessandro Volta reports his discovery of the electric battery to the Royal Society of London (and we assume they got a real “charge” out of his invention!).
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By: Madeline Shannon, Columbia Missourian JEFFERSON CITY — Efforts continued Thursday to move legislation forward that would allow employers, child care providers and families a tax credit in a push
Ashland Police, Boone County Sherriff’s Office, and Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the following recent arrests: Michael Briggs, age 53 of Ashland. Arrested by BCSD on 03/14/2024 for leaving the
By: Elise Wilke- Grimm, Columbia Missourian Missouri Workers Center and other community allies gathered on Clean Slate Advocacy Day on Tuesday (March 12). Participants joined forces to lobby for Senate
Mar. 13– 1852: The cartoon version of “Uncle Sam” first appears in NY Lantern Weekly. 1887: Chester Greenwood of Maine receives a patent for earmuffs (just in time for the
By: Tara Blue The Southern Boone County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) recently held its annual awards banquet to recognize the volunteers who donate their time and energy into keeping Southern
Kindness Award “Star Students” The Star Student Award goes to students who show good character. “Rising to Excellence” Award The Rising to Excellence Award goes to students that have shown