Opinion

Flip Wilson was a comedian who appeared often on TV shows in the 60s and 70s of the last century. “The devil made me do it” was a line that

By: Ernie Wren You might find the menu at “Beet Box” in Columbia a bit eclectic, but trust me, it is delicious and worth the visit! The focus on Middle

By: Ernie Wren First off, CONGRATULATIONS to the Southern Boone High School seniors that graduated this past Sunday! Your future is what YOU make of it, and no one else.

By: Ernie Wren This week I’m focusing on what’s going on “around town” with the Ashland Public Works (APW) as we head into late spring and early summer. With the

Most likely your calendar on the wall, or on your desk, or on your phone did not notify you of a special event last Thursday. Very few, if indeed any,

Continuing the Spiritual Journey By: E. Jane Rutter The winds have been strong this spring, breaking off the withered branches from our walnut and sycamore trees and scattering them throughout

By: Ernie Wren A shout out to the high school girls’ soccer players, coaches, and parents. It’s been a challenging spring season, but it has certainly provided an opportunity to

By: Ernie Wren As we watch the continuous growth of the population of Ashland, the need for smart growth becomes vitally clear. Our population has grown from 1,869 in the