A Non-Realistic Minimum Wage; Disaster Aid
Recently in Missouri, voters voted on the state level to increase the minimum wage to $8.60 in 2019. The change in minimum wage will be gradually phased in, eventually reaching
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Cole County
A FEMA disaster recovery center opened Sunday, July 21, in Cole County to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes. Recovery specialists from the
Making Back to School better for parents
Parents from local schools have a new tool in their back-to-school bag of tricks this year as all of their school’s supply lists are now posted on TeacherLists.com. With just
President orders Federal assistance
Last week, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the
Police Report
Ashland Police and Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests recently. • 07.10.19: Adam Alfred Conner, 34, of Ashland, was arrested by Ashland Police on two out of county
Baptist home welcomes residents, still working on safe access
A development five years in the making, The Baptist Home is officially occupied with its first two residents who have moved into independent living. The Baptist Home began the Ashland
New A.D. for SoBoCo
Dale Long, originally from North Kansas City, is the new Athletic Director for Southern Boone County Schools. Long is replacing former Athletic Director Pat Lacy who retired from Southern Boone
Summer’s fun, but safety still matters
Accidents happen. Children are bound to have minor accidents but with education and safety precautions, accidents can be kept minor instead of potential catastrophic events. According to the Center for
Auditor asks Gov. to move DOR to process tax payments
In a letter sent on July 11 to Gov. Mike Parson, State Auditor Nicole Galloway asked the Governor to take action to help thousands of Missourians who are still waiting
Missouri Police have Governor’s support
Governor Mike Parson last Tuesday signed HB 898, sponsored by State Representative Sara Walsh, establishing a “Back the Blue” specialty license plate, which Missourians can obtain to show their appreciation
