This Week in History: Feb. 14-20
Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day)– 1818: Abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass is born into slavery in Cordova, MD. 1876: American inventor Alexander Graham Bell files for a patent for his “improvement in
National Days: Feb. 14-20
By: Ernie Wren Wednesday Feb. 14th- Valentine’s Day: When you get lucky enough to find that one, true love, treat every day as Valentine’s Day. But on this day, be
The Good News
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Forty days later we will observe Good Friday, the day on which Jesus was crucified. It is very important that we understand
Obituary: Ronald (Ron) Dee Williams
Ronald (Ron) Dee Williams went to be with his Savior on January 26, 2024. Born on November 1, 1937, Ron was 86 years old. He is survived by his wife
Obituary: Ronald Lee Libbert
Ronald Lee Libbert, age 63, of Rocky Mount, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home. He was born January 29, 1961, in San Diego, California, a son of
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
