BIG TRUCKIN’
By: Tara Blue The first annual “Big Truck Showcase” on April 27th was a success as parents brought their children to become more familiar with vehicles from different industries. Hosted
Hartsburg Man Celebrates 97th Birthday
Nancy Grant and Mike Rodemeyer helped Mr. Paul Nichols celebrate his 97th birthday on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. Paul was born on April 17th, 1927 and was married to Irene
Hartsburg Man Selected as Director of Missouri Department of Conservation
By: Heather Feeler, MDC newsroom JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission has selected Jason Sumners as the next director of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), effective June
4/20 Grand Opening for Mary Jane’s Place
At 4:20pm on 4/20/24, owners Valorie Frost and Chip Swarzentruber officially opened Mary Jane’s Place at 503 Douglas Drive in Ashland. The Bring-Your-Own-Cannabis consumption lounge offers four levels of memberships,
Local Girl Scouts Earn Silver Award
Local Girl Scout Troop 71739 recently completed their Silver Award Project titled “Beautify SBC Schools.” Addison Heckmaster, Emmalee Metzner and Molly Bach worked hard over the April 20th weekend to
RANKEN CUTS THE RIBBON
Ranken Technical College held its grand opening on Friday, April 26th to officially kick-off their customized workforce development programs. David Ranken opened the school in 1907 in St. Louis as
Elementary and Primary School Awards
Primary School “Super Eagles” Award Third Grade Positive Behavior Kindness Award “Star Students” The Star Student Award goes to students who show good character. “Rising to Excellence” The
Public notices: May 1, 2024
Boone County property tax freeze may not be limited to low-income seniors
By: Lucy Valeski, Columbia Missourian Senior citizens will most likely not have to pass a “means test” to qualify for a freeze on their property taxes, Boone County Presiding Commissioner
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT and belongs to those who prepare for it today
By: Tara Blue Appreciation for the past. Gratitude for the present. Optimism for the future. These were the themes at the Southern Boone Economic Development Council’s Community Leader Breakfast on
