Pumpkin Festival time in Hartsburg
Ethan and Tyler Hilgedick have grown up with the Pumpkin Festival. The two Southern Boone High School brothers, sons of Ricky and Donna Hilgedick, know that they will be working
Eagles celebrate homecoming with parade, activities
Many high school homecoming traditions have changed over the years, but many remain the same. At Southern Boone High School, the annual parade continues – this year on Thursday afternoon
Primary School looking for reading mentor volunteers
According to the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, “Students who do not read proficiently by the third grade are four times more likely to leave high school without a
Prescription Take Back & Flu Shots
The next prescription drug take back event in Boone County is being held October 27th, 2018. Ashland will be collecting old prescription drug and other medications on Saturday, October 27th
Police Report
Ashland Police and Boone County Sheriff’s office reported the following arrests recently. • Ashland Police arrested James Scott Palmer, 55, of Columbia, on October 1 on charges of 4th degree
City Hall Sold
LEAD PHOTO: Ashland’s Jordan Heckemeyer will perform at the YMCA Community Kickoff Party Sunday, October 7th from 4-6 pm. LEAD STORY: City Hall Sold Mayor Gene Rhorer, elected aldermen and
Heckemeyer to sing at YMCA park party
The Southern Boone YMCA wanted to have an exciting start to their Community Kickoff Campaign – so they contacted Southern Boone’s rising singing star Jordan Heckemeyer. Heckemeyer and a full
Home building continues to grow
While Columbia has seen a downturn in new home construction, Ashland and Southern Boone County has continued to see new homes built at a rapid pace. A total of 47
Two vie for Boone County Clerk position
Lennon will work for accessible, secure elections: Public education with simple, accessible, and secure elections is the foundation for Brianna Lennon, the Democratic candidate for County Clerk. Lennon is a
Sheriff says scammers “spoofing” department number in fraud schemes
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has been receiving telephone calls from citizens in other states reporting a scam where the caller identifies themselves as a deputy and asks for money
