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Ashland to “Ignite the Sky” with fireworks display

Ashland, Missouri · Ashland

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

Penmac to Provide Substitutes for Southern Boone School District

Belvidere · Belvidere

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 2025 semester. Penmac helps districts recruit, screen, train, and schedule substitute teachers and paraprofessionals, and currently serves nearly thirty school districts in Missouri. Penmac will Read Article

Ashland sewer bills to rise 23% annually after veto of state funds

Belvidere · Belvidere

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 a major wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) expansion—despite losing out on $11 million in requested state funding due to a veto by Governor Mike Kehoe. The Read Article

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 March, she handmade a quilt to sell, raising $425. We named her Spring Fling Queen -2025. A plaque will be posted in the foyer forBelvidere · Belvidere Read Article

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,Ashland, Missouri · Ashland Read Article

Obituary: Delores Ann Hiatt-Fisher

Delores Ann Hiatt-Fisher, a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, made her journey to her heavenly home surrounded by family on Saturday, July 5th, at the age of 71 in Jefferson City, Missouri. Delores was born on September 12, 1953, in Fulton, Missouri, alongside her twin sister, Donna. She was the daughter of Pierce andJefferson City, Missouri · Jefferson City Read Article

Obituary: Michael “Mike” W. Filkins

Michael “Mike” W. Filkins, age 58, of Linn, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 30, 2025. Born on September 7, 1966, in Kirksville, Mike was the son of Jerry “Butch” Filkins, who survives in St. James, and the late Joyce (Courtney) Filkins. He grew up in the Hazel Creek community near Greentop,Linn · Linn 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

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

Ashland Girl Scout Wins Organization’s Highest Award

Brianna Watson earned the Girl Scout Gold Award for her project benefitting Southern Boone High School The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland proudly recognizes Brianna Watson of Ashland as a member of the 2025 Girl Scout Gold Award class. She is a dedicated member of Troop 70839. The Gold Award is the highest achievementBelvidere · Belvidere 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

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