Volunteers and workers with the Ava Lions Club, Missouri Ozarks Community Health Center and other area Lions Clubs helped serve residents during this year’s Eye Mission & Health Screening Event. The annual outreach provided free vision checks, basic health screenings and follow up resources, serving 55 people with the help of 18 volunteers. The Ava…
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Poison hemlock, a plant that can kill livestock, is flowering and setting seed now in much of Missouri. While early control is recommended, it still can be managed with spot treatments or mowing, says Kevin Bradley, University of Missouri Extension weed scientist. Poison hemlock is one of the first pasture weeds to emerge in the…
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The Douglas County University of Missouri Extension is holding a Weed Control for Pastures and Hay Fields – Cultural, Mechanical and Chemical Options workshop for youth and adults. Presented by Joshua Dunn, SC Region Agronomy Specialist. A deep dive into best practices for successfully managing weeds in your hay fields and pastures. Topics will include:…
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Pictured above and below are scenes from the home of Nathan and Erica Hutchinson that sustained significant damage after its roof was removed during severe weather on Sunday, June 7. The damage occurred as a radar-confirmed tornado tracked dangerously close to Goodhope, moving northeast through the area. Confirmed tornadoes tracked just west of Ava and…
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DOCO Sheltered Workshop honored Cindy Heath on Sunday, June 7, as she begins retirement after more than 20 years of dedicated service on DOCO’s board of directors. Heath served as board president and was recognized for her leadership, commitment and support of DOCO’s mission.
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Ava Fine Arts Gallery & Guild held their Spring Show from Wednesday, May 26, through Saturday, May 30. Pictured are the adult and youth winners from People’s Choice and President’s Pick categories. Pictured above is President’s Pick – Adult winner – Jim Davis with his bugling elk President’s Pick – Youth winner – The…
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Laverne Karen Farris, 79 years, 11 months, 11 days old, passed away on June 4, 2026, at Springfield Villa with her family by her side. Karen was born June 24, 1946 in Douglas County, Missouri to Clifton Dale and Lela Lynn (Shinpaugh) Davis. Karen attended Ava schools. After her education she met and married Jim…
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Christie Vauter, 45 years, 5 months, and 23 days old, passed away on, June 6, 2026, at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mtn. Home, Arkansas. Christie was born December 14, 1980, in Wibaux, Montana to Michael Lee and Anna Lucille (Satterfield) Jones. Christie was a Christian. Christie and Jack Vauter were united in marriage on…
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Janice L. Blackledge, 65, of Seymour, was remanded to custody May 26 when she appeared in Douglas County court. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Blackledge tested positive for methamphetamine and ecstasy when she arrived at court. Blackledge was originally arrested Jan. 14 on a Douglas County grand jury indictment for possession of methamphetamine.…
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A Mountain Grove woman is being held without bond after police say she returned to an ex‑boyfriend’s residence early Sunday morning and set fires in both a vehicle and the home. According to a probable cause statement, officers first responded to the residence around 10:47 p.m. Saturday after the reporting party said Melissa Prestage was…
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