Boonslick Chordbusters visit Hartsburg
Orion and Barbara Beckmeyer hosted 22 members of the Boonslick Chordbusters for a musical retreat on Saturday, February 3rd. The group studied music selections for four hours in preparation for
Ashland FFA Members Receive SAE Grants
By: Rebekah Hammett Ashland, MO – The National FFA awarded $1000 SAE grants to Mabry Brotemarkle, Kaylie Foreman,Courtney Hargis, Brayden Kuhrts, Zach Marren, Sophia Offield and Anna Sappington. Missouri FFA
Accidental Forest Fires Ignite in Hartsburg
Around 11:00am on Thursday, Feb. 8th, the Southern Boone County Fire District responded to a wildland fire at the end of East Eagle Trace in Hartsburg. Nearby resident Syl Thornton
Southern Boone Courtwarming Royalty Honors Robinett Family
By Melissa Duckett Southern Boone High School Student Council has started a new courtwarming tradition. Inspired by the homecoming royalty charity competition held each fall, members have decided to create
Ashland Voters Reject $40 Million Dollar Wastewater Bond Issue
On Tuesday, Feb. 6th, Ashland residents rejected the city’s $40 million dollar bond issue, with 53.48% of voters selecting “NO” to the wastewater bond question. The issue needed a simple
Callaway Bank Donates to Book Swap Program
The Callaway Bank presented a check for $500 to the Southern Boone Elementary School’s Book Swap Program on Monday, January 29, 2024. The donation will be used to purchase new
Southern Boone Elementary Students take the Great Kindness Challenge
The students at the elementary school participated in The Great Kindness Challenge last week with other students around the world. Over 39,000 schools participated in this program. Students dressed up
Ashland FFA assists at Columbia Food Bank
By: Rebekah Hammett On Thursday, January 18, 2024 the Ashland FFA chapter took 41 members on their annual visit to the Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri in Columbia,
House backs open public school enrollment again
By: Molly Miller, Columbia Missourian JEFFERSON CITY — The House of Representatives gave initial approval Tuesday (Jan. 30) of a bill that would implement voluntary open enrollment in public elementary
State Rep Toalson Reisch responds to Commission’s action on senior property tax freeze
By: Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch There has been a lot of dialogue surrounding Senate Bill 190 that went into effect August 28, 2023. These are my thoughts, while others may
