I might be a Hobbit

The books “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien are stories about epic journeys, and they rank among my very favorite books of all time. Lately,

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Police Report

Ashland Police and Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests recently: • 11.24.20: Christopher Scott Koehler, 54, of Hartsburg, was arrested by Ashland Police on unlawful possession of drug

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Patricia Newport 1942-2020

Patricia Newport, of Columbia, passed away November 25, 2020 at Boone Hospital, she was 79 years old. Patricia was born October 15, 1942 in Petersburg, Virginia, the daughter of George

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William Helms 1937-2020

William Dale Helms, age 83, of Ashland, passed away November 24, 2020 at the Harry S. Truman Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia. Dale was born October 2, 1937 in Waynesville, Missouri

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STATE CHAMPS

Southern Boone players celebrate moments after Mason Ahern’s goal that put the team ahead 1-0 in the state title match against Whitfield. Read all about the Eagles claiming the State

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Around Town

On Friday, November 20th, Ashland Mayor Richard Sullivan posted that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and that he and his family were quarantined in their home.  He also shared

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