July 29, 2021
By: Gene Rhorer The City of Ashland took up a conditional use permit for Lakeside Ashland Tuesday night. Lakeside Ashland is located at 5900 E Log Providence Road. The property is approximately 35 acres, with the first phase being a total of 20 acres. The first phase will include a stage, movie screen, parking lot,
By: Ernie Wren The YMCA has graciously offered their building for a cooling center for our community. With the temperatures getting above 90 this week many people do not have air conditioning and need a place to cool off. The hours will be 8:00 am-5:00pm.M-F. Please feel free to accept their hospitality. There will be
The Ashland Board of Alderman approved a motion during a special meeting on Friday, July 23, for the mayor to enter into a contract with Simple Development, LLC to purchase the Ashland Police Department property located at 601 E. Broadway for $450,000. Mayor Sullivan requested board approval during a regularly scheduled meeting on May 18,
Public Health and Human Services launches Vaccine Ambassador Program Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) has launched a volunteer COVID-19 Vaccine Ambassador Program to enhance ongoing outreach and education efforts. While many people in Boone County have gotten their COVID-19 vaccine, many others still have questions and concerns about getting the vaccine. Vaccine
Eagle Knoll golf course is hosting a 25-year 2 man golf tournament, on July 31, 2021 8:AM and 1:30 PM. Tournament entry includes 18 holes of golf plus cart, Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner, 2 Sleeves Titleist pro V1’S with event Logo, 20 oz Commemorative Tumbler Cooler cup, Logo Towel, Logo ball marker, Logo T-Shirt, 2 complementary
Samuel Stichnote of Ashland, MO is among the outstanding undergraduates named to the Dean’s List at Millikin University for the spring 2021 semester. See more in this weeks Boone County Journal
Local students graduate from Missouri State University Missouri State University awarded 2,954 degrees to students in spring 2021. The commencement ceremonies took place May 13-14, 2021, at JQH Arena. The following local students earned degrees: Madison Cundiff of Ashland graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology. John King of Ashland graduated with a Bachelor
Work begins on the new Hair Studio owned by Wayne And Carolyn Selby. The previous Hair Studio removed to make way for the new Roundabout at Broadway and Henry Clay Blvd. The long time family owned business will continue Located a bit further back on Broadway and N Henry Clay Blvd.
Broadway has been in need of a resurfacing for years, 2021 will be the year, Much of Broadway in Ashland has been resurfaced. The work on Broadway for the most part is at night. This is in an effort to keep traffic flowing on a the main thoroughfare in Ashland.
Work continues on N Henry Clay Blvd at Broadway to facilitate the new Roundabout. The project is slated for possible completion in December. Traffic detour for N Henry Clay is: N Collage St to Ash St for residents at N. Henry Clay, Seasons Ridge, Optimist Club, Top Quality Motors and other .
