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Southern Boone School District exploring four-day week - Missourinet

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Southern Boone School District exploring four-day week - Missourinet

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A Mid-Missouri school district is the latest to consider the possibility of implementing a four-day week. Southern Boone R-1 School District in Ashland has about 2,000 students located in Boone County just outside of Jefferson City and Columbia. Matt Sharp, Public Relations Director at Southern Boone told Missourinet the move is part of a broader […]Read Article

Ashland to “Ignite the Sky” with fireworks display

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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 the Southern Boone Area YMCA. Hosted by the Ashland Betterment Coalition (ABC), this annual summer tradition promises to be the brightest event of the season.Read Article

Obituary: Vera Jean Nora Barner Nichols

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Obituary: Vera Jean Nora Barner Nichols

Vera Jean “Jeanie” Nora Barner Nichols, 85, of Ashland, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at The Bluffs in Columbia. Vera Jean was born March 8, 1940 in Hartsburg, Missouri to Armin Barner and Alma Hilgedick Barner. She is preceded in death by her parents, her parents-in-law James and Violet Nichols; four siblings,Read Article

Obituary: Jimmie Gay Bennett

Jimmie Gay Bennett, of Ashland, Missouri passed away June 29, 2025, at the age of 81. Jimmie was born in Ashland, MO on August 6, 1943, a son of Emery and Mary Helen Nichols Bennett. He married Denise Dasch on April 11, 1981. Prior to retirement, Jimmie was employed at Graphic Engraving in Columbia, MOAshland, Missouri · Ashland Read Article

Friday's Ashland Fourth of July parade has 55 entries, one of the largest ever

Organizers of Friday morning’s 2025 Ashland Fourth of July parade are expecting anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 spectators. Sharon Adams of the Ashland Betterment Coalition tells 939 the Eagle that Friday’s parade has 55 entries. That makes it one of the largest ever. You’ll see lots of American flags tomorrow morning in Ashland, along with red, white and blue colors. You’ll see veterans, fire trucks, community groups and many others during the par…Parade · Ashland Read Article

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 a letter sent to families on June 26, Superintendent Dr. Tim Roth emphasized that the proposed change would not take effect during the 2025–2026 schoolAshland, Missouri · Ashland Read Article

Woman Opens Second-Grade 'Time Capsule' After 25 Years—in Shock at Contents

Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. A mom of two was left shocked at the contents of a time capsule she buried in the second grade some 25 years ago. Carrie Grigery, from Ashland, Missouri, decided to do something a little different on the eve of her 33rd birthday by opening the time…Ashland, Missouri · Ashland Read Article

Obituary: Jeannie Sue Amos

Jeannie Sue Amos (née Lawry), age 67, of Ashland, Missouri, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri. Jeannie was a deeply creative and loving soul, known for her artistic spirit and gentle heart. She found joy in photography and quilting, capturing moments both big and small with her camera, and stitching love into everyAshland, Missouri · Ashland Read Article

Obituary: Dale Wesley “Wes” Donley

Dale Wesley “Wes” Donley, 92, of Ashland, Missouri passed away on June 6, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Wes was born to Dale and Winifred White Donley on June 3, 1933, in Big Neck, Adams County, Illinois. He grew up on the family farm, graduated from Unity High School in Mendon, IL, completed specializedAshland, Missouri · Ashland Read Article

Obituary: Steven “Steve” Craig Morse

Steven "Steve" Craig Morse, 71, of Ashland, Missouri passed away at his home on June 9, 2025, surrounded by family. Steve was born to Lowell and Johnnie Morse on February 6, 1954, in Melbourne, Arkansas. He grew up in Kansas City and Columbia and was a 1972 graduate of Hickman High School. Steve married KathyAshland, Missouri · Ashland Read Article

Around Town: June 4, 2025

By: Ernie Wren It’s great to be back after a vacation! New Orleans, Florida, and Universal Studios were a lot of fun, but the 90-degree weather, hot sun, and 12-ft alligators in the water are not my landscape! So, what’s going on “around town” this week? The Ashland Police Department has announced the promotion ofAshland, Missouri · Ashland Read Article

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