Volleying into the season
The Southern Boone County volleyball team has the exact opposite problem of most teams starting their seasons within the next few weeks. While the football, boys soccer and softball teams
Life is a Blur
The last couple of weeks have been a bit of a blur for yours truly, (and not just because I’ve been taking prescription painkillers). You may recall reading in last
Imogene Ancell 1932-2019
Imogene Juanita Sachs Ancell (aka Jean) was born on January 13, 1932 in St. Louis, MO, daughter of Pearl Branson Sapp and Charlie Lairmore. Jean was raised in Jefferson City,
SoBoCo Wrestling in the sand
Southern Boone Wrestling participated in the inaugural Sandbox Scuffle sand wrestling tournament in Palmyra on August 10. The team won $509 towards equipment and supplies for being the best represented
“Fireworks” at City Council Meeting
The people at the Ashland City council meeting on August 6th witnessed some lively discussion among elected officials, although most of the votes were unanimous in agreement, with Alderman Bronson
Q and A: Tony St. Romaine, Interim City Administrator
Tony St. Romaine has been hired as Ashland’s new interim City Administrator. Many citizens may be familiar with Tony in his previous position as Deputy City Manager with the City
How African Market Baskets Can Make a Difference
I love cooking simple meals that require only a few ingredients. During the summer months, fresh corn and tomatoes from our garden are regulars on the menu. Our pantry and
Local man arrested on statutory rape charge
The charge of statutory rape of a person under 14 years of age resulted from a joint investigation by the Missouri Family Services Children’s Division, the Boone County Sheriff’s Department
Police Report
Ashland Police and Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests recently. • 08.7.19: Lee Allen Downing, 49, of Ashland, was arrested by Boone County Sheriff’s deputies on a failure
Mr. Naughton’s Opus
My senior year of high school began thirty years ago this month. A lifetime ago really. Back in 1989, I thought I would become a music teacher like my band
