The Magic of a Gravel Road
When I was a teenager in Hannibal, Missouri, (a lifetime ago), my friends and I spent most of our weekends cruising up and down the endless miles of gravel roads
Of Writers and their Cats
What did I know of cats as a child? When did a cat first allow me into its life? Is a person whose given name begins with “CAT” destined to
Richard Aitken 1958-2020
Richard Lee Aitken of Ashland, passed away June 16, 2020 at Ashland Healthcare, he was 62 years old. Richard was born January 2, 1958 in Columbia the son of Harry
Tuesday’s Aldermen’s meeting
Newly elected Mayor Richard Sullivan, Alderman Bryan Bradford, Alderwomen Melissa Old, and reelected Alderman Rick Lewis were sworn into office Tuesday June 16, 2020. The Board of Aldermen finally took
Ronald ‘Duck’ Nichols 1949-2020
Ronald (Duck) Bradford Nichols of Fulton, passed away April 12, 2020 at the Fulton Medical Center, he was 71 years old. Ronald was born February 14, 1949 in Ashland, the
Gary Vandegrift 1947-2020
Gary Allen Vandegrift, 73, of Ashland, Missouri, passed away on June 11, 2020 at his home. A private graveside service with military honors will be held at Missouri Veterans Cemetery
Thomas Cochran
Thomas L Cochran passed away on June 10,2020. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Thomas was born Aug.15, to William and Venita Carter Cochran in
City of Ashland names new police chief
Sergeant Gabe Edwards will be the Ashland Police Department’s newest police chief, effective today after the Board of Aldermen appointed him to a term ending April 30, 2021. Chief Edwards
Mayor Richard Sullivan: Five Questions & Answers
This past Tuesday, June 16th, Alderman Richard Sullivan made the transition into his new role as City of Ashland Mayor. Mayor Sullivan grew up in Mexico, Missouri, and was the
Let’s show our appreciation this Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up this Sunday, June 21. In a time of uncertainty and unrest, it is important to give thanks to the fathers and father figures in our
