Prayers for Braeden
You may recall reading a column I wrote a few years ago about Shelly and Wes Sconce, two of the best human beings you’ll ever meet. I’ve known Wes since
Steps must be taken to make our schools safer
Last Wednesday’s Florida school shooting can no longer be called an “unimaginable horror.” If fact, such massacres have become very imaginable. Tragically, they have become very predictable horrors. A predictable
Dulcie Kidwell 1943-2018
Dulcenia “Dulcie” Jolene Kidwell, 74, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2018 at Boone Hospital Center. She was born on May 28, 1943 in Boone County, Mo., to
EAGLES GET READY FOR DISTRICTS WITH WIN OVER OSAGE
The Eagles boys basketball team grabbed a little momentum in getting ready for next weeks district tournament on Wednesday night by defeating the Osage Indians by a 69-59 score. SoBoCo
James Kruse 1936-2018
James Kruse passed away February 14, 2018 at Ashland Healthcare, he was 81 years old. James was born April 1, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Earl and Mildred
Eagles Hall of Fame in works
Several Southern Boone Eagles alumni are gearing up to start an Eagles Hall of Fame in order to recognize outstanding Eagles athletes of the past. Spokespersons Kim Ponder and Bryce
Sales tax on upward trend, just in time for city budgeting
The City of Ashland has seen an up and down year for collecting taxes – mostly down. But Monday morning City Administrator Lyn Woolford was pleasantly surprised to discover the
Skelton: “State is broke; Jefferson City dysfunctional”
The 2018 fall elections are nine months away, but State Representative District 50 candidate Michela Skelton says it is easy to see the problems at the state capitol. Noting that
Fire Department Honors Volunteers
At the recent Southern Boone County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) Awards Banquet many valuable short and long-term volunteers were recognized for their service to the Southern Boone Community. Junior Firefighter
Silver Sneakers Workout
The YMCA Silver Sneakers holds workouts for seniors twice weekly – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. at the Ashland Senior Center. The Classic Silver Sneakers class is a comprehensive
