There’s SNOW place like home
By: Tara Blue A powerful winter storm brought ice, snow, and strong winds to Southern Boone on Sunday, Jan. 5th, falling a total of up to six inches on Sunday,
Obituary: Jimmy Dean Bittle
Jimmy Dean Bittle, Sr., age 87, of Millersburg, MO passed away surrounded by his family at his son’s home in Hartsburg on January 13, 2025. Jimmy was born on December
Around Town: Jan. 15, 2025
By: Ernie Wren How about this global warming, huh? This past week has been quite an adventure in snow and ice. School kids, and teachers, have certainly enjoyed the extra
Setter’s Suites coming soon to eastside Ashland
By: Tara Blue A commercial space “Setter’s Suites” is under construction and expected to be completed by springtime, according to a spokesperson for Schooler’s Construction. The 1.66 acres will fit
Mavericks Pizza replacing Pizza Haus space
By: Tara Blue A new pizza place is in the works to start up in the former Pizza Haus space. Mavericks Pizza co-owners Chey Deck and Tom Marler are aiming
Obituary: Deborah Ann Snider
Deborah Ann Snider, 72, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at home. Deborah was born to the late Ted and Helen (Brunk) Duck on July 8, 1952,
Obituary: David Victor Fleming
David Victor Fleming, age 70, of rural Fulton, Missouri passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital. David was born in Spokane, Washington on October
Obituary: Patricia “Patty” Woods
Patricia Ann Woods, born on April 23, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at the age of 64, surrounded by loved ones at her
Southern Boone students return to words of encouragement
By: Tara Blue Southern Boone students returned to school this week after the winter break, and were pleasantly surprised to find uplifting messages on post-it notes throughout all the school
Hartsburg MKT Caboose Open for Rental
By: Ernie Wren Southern Boone, and particularly Hartsburg, is home to a key part of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (MKT) Railroad Trail, which stretches 240 miles in total across Missouri and allows
