CDC Recommendations
Following new recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today, Governor Mike Parson released the following statement regarding mass gatherings or large community events in Missouri:
SOBOCO Closure
The Board of Education has made the decision to close school to students beginning Thursday, March 19. At this time, Southern Boone Schools plan to resume classes Monday, April 13.
Ranken Dress code policy & SoBoCo
By Carson Blake Usually cultural perception determines what is deemed appropriate attire and appearance for the workplace, schools, and in general society, but not at Ranken Technical College. Ethnic
Economic Partnership Events in SoBoCo
By Ernie Wren The mission of the Southern Boone Economic Development Council (SBEDC) “is to unite individuals, businesses, educational partners, civic organizations and government leaders in collaborative efforts to improve
Walsh reports: Ashland City House Bill
It is my great honor to represent the people of Missouri’s 50th District and to share with you this week’s District 50 Report: Thank you to those who testified in
Participation Trophies and Youth Sports
Each year as the new season for youth sports begins, the topic of participation medals/trophies is often discussed. Are they good for motivating positive behavior, or bad for not promoting
ASHLAND OPTIMISTS: Building on 55 Years of Service
The Ashland Optimist Club has served the community in many different areas since it’s founding in September of 1964; youth sports, Respect for Law, oratorical and essay contests, Halloween “Spooktacular”,
Chamber Awards
The Southern Boone Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards dinner for 2019 last Wednesday, after having been rescheduled due to poor weather related road conditions the week before. Back
Winter Weather
A storm is forecast to slice across the Central states from Tuesday night to Wednesday. The southern side of the same storm that will spark severe weather across the Gulf
Police Report
Ashland Police and Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests recently: • 01.26.20: Lee Allen Downing, 50, of Ashland was arrested by Boone County Sheriff’s deputies on an out
