Columbia Missourian • 16th November 2023

Well for Culture event explores Indigenous health and wellness practices

”Well for Culture: Indigenous Teachings for Living Well,” an event that explored the idea of learning from Indigenous health and wellness practices, finished out the series of events MU hosted for Native American Heritage Month.Thosh Collins led the event Thursday afternoon at Memorial Union. Collins, alongside his wife, Chelsey Luger, founded the Well for Culture Initiative, which promotes a holistic wellness lifestyle, according to its website....

Columbia Missourian • 13th November 2023

Kids read to therapy dogs at Columbia Public Library

Children and family members gathered at Columbia Public Library on Monday evening to take turns reading to a therapy dog.The dogs are from Ann Gafke’s Teacher’s Pet Therapy Dogs, each brought by their owners....

Columbia Missourian • 25th October 2023

Fall Into Art to feature local artists, musicians this weekend

Over 30 local artists will showcase their work at the annual Fall Into Art show this weekend. Featured art will include ceramics, drawings, jewelry and more.Fall Into Art will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Knights of Columbus Event Center, 2525 N. Stadium Blvd. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.
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Columbia Missourian • 23rd September 2023

Shakespeare's 50th birthday prompts fond memories of the restaurant's history

Dee Lantzy recalled when her late brother Jay Lewis bought a restaurant called Shakespeare’s Pizza. In 1977, when renovations began on the once small walk-in restaurant, Lantzy was in town with her 3-year-old son and 2-month-old daughter.She said she took them to a store on Broadway that did stenciling and had a Shakespeare’s T-shirt made for her son and a onesie for her daughter.
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Columbia Missourian • 14th September 2023

MU Health Care to offer drive-thru flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

The events will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Oct. 28 at South Providence Medical Park. Flu shots will be available to anyone age 6 months and older, and COVID-19 boosters will be available to anyone age 6 and older.

The events will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and Oct. 28 at South Providence Medical Park. Flu shots will be available to anyone age 6 months and older, and COVID-19 boosters will be available to anyone age 6 and older.

Columbia Missourian • 1st December 2022

New Amazon facility in Ashland braces for the holiday season

According to information from Andy DiOrio, regional PR manager for Amazon, since its opening in June, the Ashland delivery station has delivered more than a million packages as of October. More than 2 million packages are expected to be delivered at the location by the end of 2022.

According to information from Andy DiOrio, regional PR manager for Amazon, since its opening in June, the Ashland delivery station has delivered more than a million packages as of October. More than 2 million package...

Columbia Missourian • 10th November 2022

University Hospital will add 16 beds in emergency room expansion plan

The University Hospital Emergency Department will be expanded to fit 16 more beds, for a total of 77 beds in the emergency room.The Health Affairs Committee for the UM Board of Curators announced the plan in a meeting Thursday. The expansion is set to be completed in fall 2024.
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Columbia Missourian • 2nd November 2022

Columbia artist Sarah Nguyen shares symbolic vision at Bingham Gallery

Pieces by Columbia-based artist Sarah Nguyen are on display through Thursday at the MU Bingham Gallery in an exhibition called, "The Things of This World."Nguyen's show depicts portraits of her family members, local folklore and symbols prominent in Jewish life. The symbols have both historical and personal meaning, she said. 
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Columbia Missourian • 9th October 2022

Professional and non-professional art displayed at Boone County Art Show

The 63rd annual Boone County Art Show took place this weekend, showcasing art made by both professionals and non-professionals from the area. Within the many categories, a judge evaluated the works and awarded first, second and third place to artists on Friday.Non-professional artist Cheryl Hardy won first place in the non-professional drawing category for her piece, "Dear Mother, Why Don't You Write?" The piece is an interpretive drawing based on a one-of-a-kind postcard Hardy found at an antiq...

Columbia Missourian • 29th September 2022

Helen Osman appointed by Pope Francis as a consultant to the Vatican

Helen Osman, communications director at the Diocese of Jefferson City, has been appointed by Pope Francis to a five-year term as a consultant to the Vatican’s Dicastery for communications, according to a news release from the diocese.Osman will serve as one of the advisors to the Vatican on how to use media — including radio, print, television and digital resources — to further the Catholic church's mission. 
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Columbia Missourian • 29th September 2022

Missouri Task Force 1 deployed to Florida amid Hurricane Ian

A specialty team within Missouri Task Force 1 was deployed to Florida to help assess the damage from Hurricane Ian, according to a Wednesday Facebook post from the Boone County Fire Protection District.A request for the Disaster Situational Awareness and Reconnaissance Team was made Tuesday night through an Emergency Management Assistance Compact sent to Missouri from the state of Florida, according to the post.
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Columbia Missourian • 28th September 2022

Artesian Springs Soap Co. crafts products beneficial to the skin

Joy Starkey, owner of Artesian Springs Soap Co., pours a beer soap mixture into a mold where it will set before being cut. The soap mixture needs to be poured quickly before it hardens and becomes too thick.

Joy Starkey, owner of Artesian Springs Soap Co., pours a beer soap mixture into a mold where it will set before being cut. The soap mixture needs to be poured quickly before it hardens and becomes too thick.

Columbia Missourian • 28th September 2022

Stone Hollow Studio specializes in scrimshaw, a classic American folk art

What: Stone Hollow Studio, which specializes in scrimshawWho: Michelle "Mike" OchonickyWhere: Online or art galleries in the U.S. and CanadaContact information: stonehollowstudio@yahoo.comWebsite: www.stonehollowstudio.comDetails: Scrimshaw artwork on ornaments, jewelry, bookmarks and other items.

What: Stone Hollow Studio, which specializes in scrimshaw

Who: Michelle "Mike" Ochonicky

Where: Online or art galleries in the U.S. and Canada

Contact information: stonehollowstudio@yahoo.com

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Columbia Missourian • 15th September 2022

Public gives feedback on three candidates for director of Public Works

Brenda Brocton, left, and her mother Kay Pingelton wait to talk with finalist for City of Columbia Public Works Director Shane Creech on Thursday at REDI Hub in Columbia. Pingelton said she has lived in Columbia since 1960 and always tries to keep up with what’s going on in the community. Creech has worked at the Public Works Department in Columbia for more than 14 years.

Brenda Brocton, left, and her mother Kay Pingelton wait to talk with finalist for City of Columbia Public Works Director Sha...