Ashland Betterment Coalition to Host Town Hall Monday, April 14th
Community Invited to Help Shape Future of Downtown The Ashland Betterment Coalition (ABC) invites community members to a public town hall meeting on Monday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. at
Boone County OEM to Host Sandbag Machine Demonstration in Hartsburg
HARTSBURG, MO – The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will host a public demonstration of its newly acquired sandbag machine in Hartsburg on Friday, April 11, from 10:00
Smith appointed Interim City Prosecutor following Kays’ resignation
ASHLAND, Mo.— The City of Ashland transitioned its legal leadership following the resignation of longtime City Prosecutor Jeff Kays. Effective March 27, 2025, Kays stepped down from his position, concluding
City of Ashland passes new parks plan in face of objections to lake removal
The City of Ashland Board of Aldermen approved the new master parks plan at the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 1st. Several residents, most living within a close vicinity
Southern Boone dedicates track to Crystal Branch
On Saturday, April 5th, we were honored to dedicate the Crystal Branch Track during the inaugural Crystal Branch Invitational Track Meet – a tribute to a beloved teacher, coach, and
April 8 Municipal Unofficial Election Results
Ashland aldermen Ward 1 (choose one): Loren Plank 58 Kent Dunwiddie 65 Write-in name unknown 1 Ward 2: Samuel James Turner 50 Write-in name unknown 1 Ward 3: Bryce Beal
Southern Boone Names New High School Principal
The Southern Boone County R-I School District has named Shelly Sconce the new principal of Southern Boone High School. Sconce, currently the school’s assistant principal, will step into her new
Small Town Spotlight: Prost Builders
Building a Stronger Southern Boone: The Prost Builders Legacy Southern Boone has experienced rapid growth, and one company has played a major role in shaping our landscape. Since 1949, Prost
A Legacy of Dedication: Fire Chief Jim Bullard Retires After 47 Years of Service
By: Tara Wren Blue On April 1st, 2025, the Southern Boone community bids farewell to Fire Chief Jim Bullard as he steps into retirement after an extraordinary 47 years of
Southern Boone Elementary Third and Fourth Grade Awards: April 2, 2025
Third Grade Positive Behavior Awards Kindness Award “Star Students” The Star Student Award goes to students who show good character. “Rising to Excellence” Award The Rising to Excellence Award goes
