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Graduated, Finally

Delayed and Socially-Distanced Ceremonies Held for Ava’s Class of 2020 by Michael Boyink / mike@douglascountyherald.com They were graduated. They are graduated. They graduated. No matter which version you deem grammatically correct, last Friday night 81 young adults walked into C. E. Harlan Stadium as High School Seniors and walked out as the school’s newest alumni. Delayed…

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Calendar of Events

This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. Goodhope Ministries Thursday Night Community Prayer gathering in the Fellowship Hall behind Faith Rock Church in Ava.  Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Goodhope Ministries (417)…

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Travel, Vacation Problems Top List of COVID-19-Related Complaints from Consumers in Missouri

Reports about travel and vacation problems topped the list of COVID-19-related complaints from consumers in Missouri, while nationally reports about online shopping top the list of consumer complaints, according to new data released by the Federal Trade Commission. Most of the COVID-19-related travel and vacation complaints from consumers are about problems with cancellations and refunds. …

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Highway 76 Accident Injures One

Gregory Rawlins, 43, of Ozark, MO sustained serious injuries on Monday, June 15th in a one-vehicle accident on Monday, June 15th.  The crash happened on Highway 76, three miles northeast of Ava. Rawlins was driving his 2000 Chevrolet Suburban eastbound when it left the road and struck a phone pole. Rawlins, who was not wearing…

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Memorial Day Kicked Off Deadliest Days of Summer

JEFFERSON CITY – The “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” are designated as the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day. These days cover the summer travel season and are historically a deadly time on our nation’s roadways. During this time in 2019, there were 291 fatalities on Missouri’s roadways. That’s nearly three lives lost each…

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MDC Extends Program Cancellations to June 30, To Offer More Programs Online

Participate in MDC online programs from the comfort and convenience of where you are. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –– With concerns about COVID-19 continuing, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces it has extended its cancellation of programs and events at nature centers and other Department locations through June 30. To help continue to connect people…

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Looking Backward

25 Years Ago Geraldine Walker, Ulla Farrow and Charlotte Higgins represented Ava at the Senior Fitness Day in Springfield. Walker won first place in horse shoes, pitch & putt, and discus; second in rope jumping; and third in nail driving and basketball dribble. The traffic lights at the junction of Highways 5 and 14 could…

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