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Vicki Ghea honored with Farewell & Happy Retirement Reception
Cake, punch, gifts and cards awaited Vicki Ghea as staff, patrons, and members of the Friends of the Library honored her with a Farewell & Happy Retirement Reception on Thursday, March 27, at the Boonville Public Library. More than two dozen friends and acquaintances arrived at 2pm to say good-by and wish Ghea well in her new life as a retired person. A long list of things patrons will miss includes the Monday morning Library Yarns group. Another staff member has volunteered to keep the group going. “I’ll be back to join the group when I can,” Ghea promised.
Boonville High School senior William Schenck honored as Missouri Scholars 100 Recipient
Boonville High School senior William M. Schenck has earned a top academic honor as a 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 recipient, recognizing him as one of the most accomplished high school seniors in the state.
Cooper County emergency response gets a new home at Bradley Automotive
The Cooper County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management will soon have room to stretch their wings as the county has purchased the Bradley Automotive building on Ashley Road.
BRLMOBILE2GO winter/spring outreach schedule
Boonslick Regional Library’s Outreach Services, BRLMobile2GO, provides outreach to Pettis, Benton and Cooper counties to residents who are not able to visit a library location, including senior centers, day cares, schools, community centers and remote areas. BRL2GO provides free Wi-Fi access to rural communities, brings books to community centers, schools and rural areas, delivers books on a schedule each month, brings specifically requested titles or a new collection at each visit, and provides all Outreach Services free of charge. We look forward to serving you!
Hundreds come out for annual community prayer breakfast
Modeled after the national and state prayer breakfast, this annual event carries on the time-honored tradition of the importance of prayer.
Hannah Cole Primary recognizes students of the Quarter
As the third quarter came to a close, Hannah Cole Primary School chose their students of the quarter.
David Barton celebrates generosity for March students of the month
As the second semester ramps up, David Barton Elementary School chose their students of the month.
Community Calendar
Friday March 28 - Drive-thru Lenten Fish Fry Dinner, 4:30 – 7 p.m., SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Hosted by Knights of Columbus
Boonville has multiple races on the April 8 Municipal Election ballot
Tuesday April 8th’s Municipal Election sees races for both Boonville City Council and Boonville R-1 School District’s Board of Education on the ballot, as well as the City’s CIP tax renewal.