September 18, 2025
By Jason Hancock, Missouri Independent A newly gerrymandered congressional map and limits on voters’ ability to amend the state constitution cleared the Missouri Senate on Friday, capping two weeks of
By Ernie Wren, Contributor Yes! The Ashland Optimist Club is hosting its annual “Spooktacular” again this year, and it’s right around the corner! The event will be held on Oct.
By Kenzie Ripe, Missourian Walking School Bus volunteers help kids get to school on Sept. 4 in Ashland. The group walks a little less than a mile from the Southern
By Todd Pridemore The Southern Boone Eagles have hosted three home matches to open the season, with the first coming on Aug. 28 against the Kirksville Tigers (3-0). Southern Boone
By Cassidy Brown The Ashland Parks and Recreation Board is hosting a new event at the annual Ashland Fall Festival on Saturday. After the annual All-Breed Dog Costume Contest at 10:30
Story by Joseph Pastilha; Photos by Noah Symes With just over six minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Mexico converted on fourth down, thwarting Southern Boone’s attempt at a late
By E. Jane Rutter Yesterday I was listening to a panel on television discussing whether they make decisions based on their gut or on logic. Back and forth they bandied
By Cassidy Brown A Hartsburg business owner is taking on one of the town’s historic buildings after having the highest bid in an online auction. The Missouri Organics Association auctioned
By Sophie Chappell Charles Selbach says bingo at the Ashland Optimist Club is just like church because “people always sit in the same place.” Selbach sold cards on the floor
By Kate Alter Ryan Gilmore of Hartsburg faced felony charges on Sept. 2 of stealing and deceptive business practices during a contracting job for Cameo Construction. An Ashland homeowner met withGilmore at his house
