Ashland to “Ignite the Sky” with fireworks display
ASHLAND, Mo. (July 6, 2025) — Ashland is getting ready to light up the night once again as the Ignite the Sky fireworks celebration returns on Saturday, July 19, at
Penmac to Provide Substitutes for Southern Boone School District
Apply with Penmac to substitute in the 2025-2026 school year Ashland, MO—Southern Boone School District has named Penmac Education Staffing to provide substitute teachers and staff beginning in the fall
Ashland sewer bills to rise 23% annually after veto of state funds
Ashland, Mo. (July 10, 2025) – Ashland residents will see a 23% increase in their sewer bills each year for the next three years as the city moves forward with
Hartsburg ballfield vandalized
HARTSBURG, Mo. – Just eight months after it was last damaged, the Hartsburg Ball Field has once again been vandalized—prompting renewed frustration. On Sunday, June 22, fresh tire marks were
Ashland Garden Club’s June Yard of the Month
By: Mary Henley The yard of the month is 402 Douglas, home of Sherry Bruns. Sherry does all of the landscaping, planting and maintenance of her peaceful and beautiful yard.
Jean Wren celebrates 98th birthday
By: Maureen Sieve This photo we took on Wednesday, June 18th at dinner day to celebrate Jean Wren. She turned 98 this month and for the Senior Center’s fundraising in
Ashland Garden Club Awarded Grant
By: Janice Spears The Ashland Garden Club was awarded the Teaching Missouri’s Children to Plant America Grant from the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri. The $300 grant will be used
Small Town Spotlight: Yummy’s Donuts
There’s a new reason to smile in downtown Ashland — Yummy’s Donut officially opened its doors at 109 E. Broadway, bringing fresh, made-from-scratch, affordable treats and a warm, family-owned touch
Southern Boone Schools considering shift to four-day week starting 2026-27
The Southern Boone School District has announced that it is beginning the process of exploring a transition to a four-day school week, potentially starting with the 2026–2027 academic year. In
GONE FISHIN’: Ashland Optimist Club hosts annual youth fishing clinic at city park pond
ASHLAND, Mo. – The Ashland Optimist Club held its 24th annual Youth Fishing Clinic on Saturday, June 15th at the Ashland City Park pond, continuing a beloved tradition of outdoor
