Local entities strive for strong business, economy
A balancing act is occurring for Southern Boone County regarding how to handle growth and the continued need for commercial tax base, while maintaining it’s small town community appeal. “We
School board hashes out transportation
The SoBoCo school board discussed several issues pertaining to transportation at the regularly meeting held Monday evening. The first topic to be discussed is the two bus driver positions that
MHP Joins Operation Dry Water
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the Patrol’s participation in Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water is in its 11th year and Missouri has
Hartzler Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Aid Vets’ Medical Transportation
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) and Congressman Joe Cunningham (D-SC) introduced bipartisan legislation today that would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reimburse certain veterans for ambulance transportation required
Police Report
Ashland Police and Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests recently. • 06.18.19: Ashland Police arrested Sieaira Lavonne Moon, 27, of Jefferson City on an out of county warrant.
Fire board plans for future growth and expansion
Lead photo: Members of the Southern Boone High School fishing team were unhand at the Ashland Optimist Fishing Clinic to demonstrate and help out local youth. From left: Jacob Brooks, Nathan Vandelicht, Isaac
Fishing advice from SoBoCo pros
A little rain did not spoil the enthusiasm of the small crowd seen at the Ashland Community Park pond last weekend. Eleven people participated in the Ashland Optimist’s 18th annual
Dog park gated, almost ready
The Ashland park tax approved by voters in 2018 has provided a new addition to the city park. The dog park has been constructed on the back side of the
Summer Children Lunch Program
Helping Hands of Southern Boone Coutny is offering every Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. beginning July 7 until August 11 if your child needs weekday lunches please stop by
Ameren Outage
Nearly 400 homes served by Ameren Missouri in the Ashland area were without power Monday morning after a mechanical issue with a transformer. Southern Boone County Fire Protection District crews
