Graduation: Special circumstances, innovative accolades
In mid-April, Gov. Mike Parson announced that all Missouri public and charter school facilities would remain closed for the rest of the academic year. This order has resulted in several
Elections: Sanitary measures and absentee voting
Sanitary precautions, absentee voting, and new polling places are all measures being taken to protect elections this year, says Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon. With the municipal April 7 election
Optimist Community Swim Pool
While swim pools in other communities such as Boonville and Centralia have announced they will not be opening this summer, the Optimist Community Swim Pool committee has announced that it
Women Nurses in Missouri Paid Less Than Male Counterparts
In observance of National Nurses Week, the Women’s Foundation today released data showing that women represent the overwhelming majority of registered nurses in Missouri, yet earn 77 cents for every
COVID-19 Testing
We are told that no physician’s note is required for you to be tested. There will be medical professionals on site to take care of the necessary paperwork. This is
Southern Boone: What 2021 may look like
Across the globe, the world has witnessed a few upsides to the current pandemic: air quality has greatly increased, seismologists have noticed a significant drop in the vibrations/movements of the
Ashland businesses reopening
Many businesses throughout Missouri are reopening this week within the restrictions outlined in Governor Parson’s “Show Me Strong Recovery” plan, which took effect on Monday. All businesses are allowed to
Watch for Motorcycles
After being cooped up for weeks during the COVID 19 pandemic, warmer weather and the need for continued social distancing could find many more motorcycles on our roadways this spring
As COVID-19 scams escalate, legislature seeks to gut consumer protections
The Missouri Legislature reconvened this week intent on passing SB 591, a bill that severely weakens Missouri’s cornerstone consumer protection law, the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. The bill, if passed,
Police Report
Ashland Police and Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests recently: • 04.28.20: Max William Vance, 38 of Eugene, was arrested by Ashland Police on charges of 2nd degree
