Ashlee Klotzbuecher

Jul 22, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Ashlee Klotzbuecher

Spread throughout Ashland Park, the third annual Ashland Pride festival included vendors of all trades, performances from different groups, laughing attendees and waving flags, in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Community members from Ashland and its surrounding areas gathered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday to celebrate who they are and everyone that they love.

Jul 18, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Ashlee Klotzbuecher

Jul 18, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Ashlee Klotzbuecher |Caroline McCone

Walking down the block Saturdays in Rocheport, clangs of the local blacksmith George B. Robb II are bound to reach the ear. For close to 38 years, Robb has honed his skills as a blacksmith and learned everything his passion has to offer. Specializing in cocktail tables, Robb creates everything from candlesticks to fence gates to his own tools he uses every day. Working out of two locations, Robb invites passersby to observe, talk and learn from him in his educational forge.

Jul 11, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Ashlee Klotzbuecher

Jul 11, 2024 | columbiamissourian.com | Ashlee Klotzbuecher