YMCA child care in new location, now for all ages
The Southern Boone YMCA has had an after-school program, but only for Middle School-aged students. Now, due to a new partnership with Walk In Faith Church, the YMCA is offering
Fire Board elections–five candidates, various concerns
The April 2 elections for the Southern Boone County Fire Protection District Board have two seats for election with five individuals running: Jim Cunningham, sitting SoBoCo Fire Board President, Sam
Summer STEM Program Coming to SoBoCo
Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to Southern Boone Middle School the week of July 22 – July 26, 2019. Camp Invention challenges children
County hosts listening session at Southern Boone Library
Boone County will celebrate its Bicentennial in 2020 and work is already underway to create a memorable experience for all of its citizens. The Boone County Bicentennial Committee is asking
From volunteer to Chief
Generations of Dedication: That is what the Bullard family brought to our community when they first moved to the Ashland area. In the 1890’s the family moved to a farm
Police Report
Ashland Police and Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests recently. • 03.06.19: Jamie Linn Mason, 32, of Ashland, was arrested by Columbia Police on the following charges: possession
Assembly for America’s Favorite Crossing Guard
The Southern Boone School District was awarded $10,000 last Tuesday at an assembly for Chief Lyn Woolford after winning the title ‘America’s Favorite Crossing Guard.’ The Safe Kids and FedEx
Boone County pledges $2M to replace bridge
Boone County Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill said last week that Boone County needs a new bridge over the Missouri River at Rocheport for the sake of jobs, economic development and
Rhorer Media purchases Boone County Journal
The Boone County Journal’s new owner is a 19-year veteran of Ashland business ownership. Gene Rhorer, owner of Ashland PC Technologies and the newly minted Rhorer Media has purchased the
Roundabout project moved to forefront
The Ashland Board of Aldermen met at a different location last night, but much of the meeting was dedicated to a popular topic. After an open meeting to discuss the
