American Legion Oratorical Contest
On Sunday, February 28th, the Ashland American Legion Post 152 hosted the state finals Legion Oratorical contest at the high school auditorium. Christine and Brian Sapp of the local legion
Police Report
Ashland Police and Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests recently: • 03.03.21: Courdavon Devontae Davis, 22, of Columbia, was arrested by Ashland Police on a charge of driving
Elections just around the corner
The community will have the opportunity to cast their vote for new and returning faces in the upcoming Board of Aldermen meeting in Ashland. The election is set to take
Around Town
Congratulations to the new Southern Boone Area YMCA as the new facility opens this Friday, March 5. MU Health Physical Therapy is opening a little earlier in the week for
House sends key legislation to the Senate
The Missouri House passed several key pieces of legislation this past week: Legislation to create Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (HB 349), Legislation to reinstate the Voter ID Law (HB 334), Legislation
Hartzler opposes harmful legislation designed to diminish women’s rights
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) issued the following statement on her opposition to H.R. 5, the Equality Act, in the United States House of Representatives: “On occasion, Congressional leaders will purposely
Senator Hawley announces Blue-Collar Bonus
Last Wednesday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced he will introduce new legislation to give blue-collar workers a pay raise. For nearly four decades, workers making below the median wage
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today recognized Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The purpose of the month is to raise awareness about inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities in all facets
Police Report
Ashland Police and Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests recently: • 02.25.21: Darcee Leann Thomas, 24, of Columbia, was arrested by Ashland Police on 1st degree tampering with
Higher building costs come with new building codes
Boone County Planning and Zoning will vote on 2018 building codes that require builders to meet yet-to-be-implemented, eco-friendly requirements in the construction process. If approved, building and purchase costs for
