There and Back Again
After reading J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” from cover to cover last Sunday, I discovered two undeniable truths about myself. One, spending eight hours lost within the pages of a good
Employment
City Park Board looking for dog park space
LEAD PHOTO: The Southern Boone Fire Protection District’s 2018 honoree, Sam Bretthorst gives credit to the accommodating management and staff at Moser’s for their support when she is called off the job for
‘Just call me Sam’ is top firefighter
By day Sam Bretthorst seems similar to most 20-year olds. She likes to read and hang out with family and friends. But unlike most young ladies her age, Bretthorst lives
Stick to those workout resolutions for best, healthy results
In mid February, many New Years resolutions have already failed. According to a study by the University of Scranton only 8% of people achieve their New Year resolution goals. A
Weather changes schedules
Tuesday’s round of predicted ice and snow has changed some local events and has altered the SoBoCo Eagles basketball tournament schedule. SENIOR CENTER: The Southern Boone Senior Center has cancelled
Police Report
Ashland Police and Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests recently. • 02.13.19: Robert Eugene McTye, 42, of Ashland, was arrested by Columbia Police on charges of possession of
EAGLES STUN COMETS IN OT
LEAD SPORTS PHOTO: Senior Carrie Ponder hit a big shot to put the Eagles in OT where they won on Monday at the district tournament. LEAD SPORTS STORY: Carrie Ponder’s
Eagles boys notch two big wins, gain momentum for district play
The Southern Boone County boys basketball team finished out the regular season on a eight game win streak with two wins against Centralia and Boonville last week. Coach Andy Jahnsen
Schmidt wins All State honors at state wrestling
The Southern Boone County wrestling team won All State honors again at the MSHSAA State Tournament this past weekend. Senior Blake Schmidt placed sixth at 138-lbs., making him a 3-time
