Representative Eslinger
Hello Friends and Family, This past week we continued the 2020 legislative session and faced the difficult task of crafting a balanced state budget during a time when revenues are declining because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenge of making significant cuts in order to balance the budget, we approved a fiscally responsible spending…
Read MoreSenator Cunningham
There have been times during my legislative career when I have come to the Capitol on a Sunday night to prepare for the following week. It’s always a little eerie spending time alone in our majestic Statehouse when the halls are empty, every door is closed and the occasional footsteps reverberate off hard marble. I’m…
Read MoreApril 15, 1945
Herald Archives WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sound-photo – Following the sudden death of the late President Roosevelt last week, Vice President Harry S. Truman was sworn in as chief executive. Shown in the photo, made as the ceremony was performed, are, left to right: President Truman, standing behind Admiral of the Fleets Ernest J. King, Mrs. Truman…
Read MoreFY2021 Law Enforcement Annual Grant Opportunity
SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety will offer grant funding to local law enforcement agencies beginning Friday, May 1. Regional grant funds may be used to cover the cost of equipment that will help reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries. Agencies may request equipment and must provide justification on how it…
Read MoreMissouri State Auditor Begins Citizen-Requested Audit of City of Clever
Citizens with pertinent information are encouraged to contact Auditor’s Whistleblower Hotline JEFFERSON CITY –– Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced last week her office has begun an audit of the City of Clever. Residents of the city in Christian County requested the audit through the petition process. The audit also will include the Clever Municipal…
Read MoreAchievement Unlocked: Ava Student Lands Dream Scholarship
By Jason Hoekema / jason@douglascountyherald.com In these interesting times as Americans become introverts at the behest of the government, a group of Americans have taken the time to catch up on their favorite pastime to pass time. Playing video games. Long before the quarantine Caiden Palmer was eagerly saving up for his first Mass Multiplayer Online…
Read MoreGovernor Parson Announces First Phase of “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan to Begin May 4
JEFFERSON CITY –– During Monday’s COVID-19 briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced the first phase of the “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan outlining how Missouri will gradually begin to reopen economic and social activity on Monday, May 4, 2020. Governor Parson was joined by Missouri Hospital Association President and CEO Herb Kuhn, MO HealthNet Director Todd…
Read MorePrevious Pandemic
Editor’s note: COVID-19 isn’t the first time Ava and Douglas County have dealt with a deadly pandemic. On October 10, 1918, the Douglas County Herald ran the following article from then Mayor A.H. Buchanan and the Board of Health describing the Spanish Flu and advising people on how to avoid spreading it. While the phrases…
Read MoreAva City Council: Reopening Businesses Closed Due to COVID-19, Planning to Open Pool On Schedule
by Michael Boyink / mike@douglascountyherald.com On Tuesday, April 28th the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter and Mayor Loftin reported that income generated by a city sales tax was down approximately $15,000 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Resolution #2020.04.01 The aldermen approved a resolution…
Read MoreLaw Day on Monday Sends Three to Dept. of Corrections
With the courts closed to in person hearings through May 15, the April 24th law day docket was held by video conference. Judge Craig Carter sentenced the following individuals to the Department of Corrections: Timothy Caudill, 41, Oldfield, was sentenced to eight years in prison for possession of methamphetamine and three years in prison…
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