May 30, 2023
The city of Ashland’s board meeting on May 2nd had some interesting topics for the public: “Taxes, Stop Signs, and Reindeer”. City attorney Todd Smith shared that the newly passed one-percent general sales tax needed modified. Smith stated the Department of Revenue reached out to Ashland regarding the language in the ordinance with the exemption
Memorial Day has its own unique flag etiquette. At sunrise, anyone flying a flag should raise the flag briskly to full-staff then slowly lower the flag to half-staff, according to Gettysburg Flag. This is to honor the men and women who have fallen in the line of duty. At noon, the flag should be briskly
By: Marilyn McGuire The Ashland Garden Club awarded May Yard of the Month to Bonnie Graf at 303 Amanda street in Ashland. Bonnie moved here 6 years ago bringing with her many of her favorite plants and flowers. Her front and back yards are full of beautiful plants and flowers. The statue in the picture
By: Jane Rutter “Don’t forget the lost ones.” I awoke from the dream startled to hear the voice of a well-respected and deceased bishop speaking to me. In this time of waiting for my next adventure to unfold, it became one of many puzzle pieces lighting my way this week. Not yet knowing where I’m
On Saturday, May 6th, Southern Boone Senior Connor Burns became the U.S. high school 5,000-meter record holder after finishing in 13 minutes, 37.30 seconds at the On Track Fest in Walnut, California. We caught up with Connor and his parents to ask questions and find out what it takes to achieve such a goal. Read
Ms. Quinn’s Class When I grow up, I want to be a pet trainer and doctor. I will need a thing to check dog ears, a shot, and a flea jar. -Ellie When I grow up, I want to be a fireman. I will need a firetruck, a hose, a helmet, fire clothes, and a
Ms. Quinn’s Class When I grow up, I want to be a pet trainer and doctor. I will need a thing to check dog ears, a shot, and a flea jar. -Ellie When I grow up, I want to be a fireman. I will need a firetruck, a hose, a helmet, fire clothes, and a
A Southern Boone second grader, Annaleigh Lohmann, won first place in a nation-wide writing competition. The PBS KIDS Writers Contest is a national competition designed to promote the advancement of children’s reading skills through hands-on, active learning. Amanda Sartain, Lohmann’s second grade teacher, recognized her skills early. “I remember reading her first piece of writing
Trent Hargis of Ashland won the Missouri FFA Specialty Crop Production Proficiency Award at the 95th Missouri FFA Convention. Hargis, a senior at Southern Boone Co R-1 High School, is the son of John and Erin Hargis of Hartsburg. He is a member of the Ashland FFA Chapter. His FFA advisors are Rebekah Hammett and
Southern Boone’s Fourth Grade Girl Scout Troop 71777 is collecting donations and raising funds for MU Healthcare’s Children’s Hospital Child Life Program as part of their Junior Take Action project. A Girl Scout Take Action project addresses an issue by tackling the factors that cause or contribute to it. The scouts in troop 71777 spent
