Area News
Vaccine Clinic Completely Booked
According to the Douglas County Health Department, “the COVID vaccine clinic for this Saturday at the MOCH Wellness Center is full. We cannot accept anymore appointments. We hope to receive more vaccine in the near future to hold additional clinics.” Follow the Health Department Facebook Page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyHealthDepartment
Read MoreGlade Top Trail Run Scheduled for October 9
The next Glade Top Trail Run will be held Saturday, October 9th, 2021. The run, normally held in the spring, is being moved to the fall to address COVID-19 concerns. The 2022 run will again be held in the spring. All runners already entered from the 2020 and Spring 2021 race will be deferred on…
Read MoreAva City Council: Sidewalk Repair, Boom Truck Repair, Committee Appointments
On Tuesday, January 26th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter reported that the city funds were in good shape. She reminded the board that the balances were not a cash balance, but rather the value of city liabilities subtracted from the value…
Read MoreAva School Board and Mayor Are Only Local Races
According to the Ava R1 Public Schools, there are now five candidates for the two seats opening up. Jason Churchill and Carole Floyd join Chance Dry, Rory Boeddeker, and incumbent Deana Parsick on the ballot. Skyline and Plainview will have no elections as their expiring incumbents have refiled with no competition. The Ava city ballot…
Read MoreAva R-1 School Board Votes to Allow Homeschoolers to Participate in MSHSAA Activities
The Ava R-1 School Board held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 21st at 6:30 p.m. Principal/Director Reports Ava Elementary School Principal Dr. Clint Hall mentioned the coverage Mrs. Lawlers class recently got in the Herald for the facemask experiment they were doing. Middle School Principal Patty Nelson highlighted recent donations from Walmart. Ava…
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No Vaccine Here Yet
According to the Douglas County Health Department, “COVID-19 vaccine supplies remain limited. The Douglas County Health Department has yet to receive our first shipment. Once we receive the vaccine we want to ensure all those that are in the Phase 1A and 1B categories have had an opportunity to receive the shot . We will…
Read MoreFelker and Fossett Make Chancellor’s List
Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains have announced their Chancellor’s List honorees for the 2020 fall semester. To qualify for the Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor’s List, students must have earned a 4.0 grade point average for 12 or more credit hours taken during the semester. Students who maintain a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average…
Read MoreJean’s Healthway Under New Ownership
by Doug Berger A long time Ava business, Jean’s Healthway, recently changed ownership after over 40 years of operation under the ownership of Jean Farbin. Jeff and Rachel Barry became the new owners on Dec. 30, 2020. Farbin had started the store with no previous experience operating a health food store. “I started out in…
Read MoreCedar Gap: Once Home to Memphis Colony: Now a 430 Acre Conservation Area
by Doug Berger Cedar Gap is known to many people just by the highway sign along Hwy. 60 several miles west of Mansfield. A limited number of the travelers on Hwy. 60 have ventured off the highway to see what remains of the community which was once a thriving railroad depot, summer resort area and…
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