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
Residents trash recycling; city to decide issue
LEAD PHOTO: Members of the Columbia American Legion Post 202 Honor Guard fire a 21-gun salute at the Herbert Williams grave site. Williams, of Hartsburg, was killed early in the AEF
Legion commemorates WW I centennial, Hartsburg soldier
Eight members of the Herbert Williams American Legion Post 202, in Columbia, gathered at the Goshen Cemetery on Friday to honor a Hartsburg native. They honored the fallen soldier with
Animal Control report is deemed “doggone good”
After a number of years of paying thousands of dollars to the Boone County Health Department’s Animal Control, the City of Ashland went two years without an agreement for animal
Flu Shots Available
The Boone County Public Health Department is now offering flu shots for anyone six months or older. No appointment is needed to receive an injectable flu shot at the county
