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Barbara Sisney Daniel – 72 Years (and counting) as a Herald Correspondent

by Doug Berger It was shortly after returning to her home in rural Douglas County after having spent months in the hospital with polio, that Barbara Sisney Daniel began submitting articles to the Douglas County Herald. She recently returned to her Bolivar home from another hospital stay and is again planning to submit an article…

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Associate Court Day

During Associate Court Day on March 18, 2021, there was a total of 94 criminal cases on the docket with some still being conducted by video. There were 20 felony cases, 63 misdemeanor cases and 11 infractions. There were 18 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and 10 failure to appear warrants were issued. Six cases…

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Nursing Home Visits Allowed Again

It’s been a long time coming. But you can now visit loved ones who live in nursing homes. Like Ava Place or Heart of the Ozarks. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced new guidance on nursing home visits. Facilities should allow indoor or outdoor visits at all times and for all…

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Ava Flag Design Contest – Deadline Extended

The Ava Lions Club, in association with the Ava Art Guild, is sponsoring a contest to design a flag for the City of Ava. The contest is open to everyone and the City Council will select the winning design. The updated deadline is March 31st. All entries must be in color, 12” x 16”, or…

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2021 Ava Preschool and Elementary Enrollment Opens April 5th

Kindergarten Enrollment Enrollment for kindergarten at Ava R-I for the fall of 2021 will be on Monday April 5 by appointment from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Enrollment will take place in the elementary office. Packets may be picked up in the office prior to enrollment.  Filling out a packet in advance will speed the…

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Associate Court Day March 11, 2021

During Associate Court Day on March 11, 2021, there was a total of 65 criminal cases on the docket with some still being conducted by video. There were 25 felony cases, 38 misdemeanor cases, 1 infraction, and 1 ordinance. There were 4 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and 10 failure to appear warrants were issued.…

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911 Services

by Doug Berger A recent grant will allow for the location of 911 callers in Douglas County to be immediately determined. The grant will also allow for text-to-911 in a four county area including Douglas County. The Missouri 911 Service Board recently informed Wri-Comm 911 that a grant award of $770, 200 from its assistance…

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