Around Town
By Ernie Wren Old Man Winter finally blew in with sub-zero temperatures this week. Public Works crews are out clearing roads, although with all-day snow, it was a bit challenging.
A look at the new Break Time store
Ashland Police Chief Gabe Edwards rolls out after visiting the newly open Break Time store on the north side of the Hwy 63 Ashland Exit. Below, an interior and pump
Another Busy Week
By: Sara Walsh This past week I chaired the House Budget Committee as we heard the Missouri Department of Transportation give its Fiscal Year 2022 budget presentation. My HB 380
Managing Winter Damage
The winter season brings plenty of joy and beauty, but it can also wreak havoc on your outdoor plants and landscaping. Some of this damage is unavoidable, depending on where
10 Tips for safer winter generator usage
If your electricity goes out due to snow and ice, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade
Long Term Care Providers Ask CDC To Evaluate Vaccines’ Effectiveness Among Long Term Care Population
Dear Dr. Walensky, Thank you for your leadership in helping to prioritize long term care residents and staff for the COVID-19 vaccine. The American Health Care Association and National Center
To claim your stimulus payment, look for Line 30 on your 1040 tax form
By Michelle Singletary This will be a frustrating tax season for a lot of reasons. But the overarching concern for millions of Americans will be how to claim their stimulus
Voice your Downtown Vision
The City of Ashland was awarded a $30,000 grant for the services of Missouri Main Street, an organizations that assists cities in the organization of revitalizing their downtown area. On
Online Journal Coming Soon!
The Boone County Journal has been working hard behind the scenes to bring you an online subscription of your favorite local newspaper. You’ll get a user-friendly, full color flipbook for
To Vaccinate or Not
For many, myself included, the decision as to whether or not to get vaccinated during a pandemic is simple. Before I did this story, I would have asked in disbelief:
