On May 5, 2023 at approximately 11:55 p.m., Deputy Aaron Box made a traffic stop on Highway 5 for failure to stop at a stop sign. During the traffic stop Deputy Box observed indicators that led him to believe, the driver Thomas Richardson age 31 of Ava, possessed illegal items within his vehicle, according to…

    Jason Hoekema Freelance MANSFIELD – It took two days to get the Missouri State High School Activities Association Class 2 District 4 trophy back to Ava when weather halted play in the bottom of the third last Wednesday. The Lady Bears held a solid lead, but the final 13-3 victory over Willow Springs…

The Ava Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual Membership & Awards Banquet at the Ava Middle School cafeteria, with approximately 120 people in attendance. The room displayed colorful tables decorated and sponsored by local businesses and organizations. The American Legion Color Guard began the evening by presenting the American flag and leading the…

Free Pesticide Applicator Training will be held March 10th from 10:00 am – 12:15 pm at the Ava General Baptist Activity Center, Ava, MO. The training provides certification to obtain a Restricted-Use Pesticide license for private agricultural producers and will also count for private pesticide applicator recertification requirements by the state. To attend the training,…

The Ava FFA teams competed in their first CDE (Career Development Event) contest of the year last week in Eldon. It was a very successful event for Ava R-1 students. Ava FFA had three teams place 1st and three students were first-place individuals in their contests. The Environmental and Natural Resources Career Development Event (CDE) provides competing…

Our changing economy illustrates how agriculture impacts our lives now more than ever. Thanks to Missouri farmers, consumers have many choices for the locally sourced food and goods they enjoy. Around the world, consumers value what our farmers and ranchers produce. Missouri Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureau’s across the state are joining forces to…

The Benedictine’s of Mary is an order of Catholic cloister nuns that follow the rule of St. Benedict which focuses on prayer and work. Their days are spent in prayer and maintenance of their community. All other works are directed to the “glory of the altar” in making vestments and altar linens. The Benedictines of…

Mayo Clinic has named Natalie Caine chief administrative officer for Mayo Clinic in Rochester. She succeeds Mary Jo Williamson, who rotated to a new leadership role with Mayo Collaborative Services in August. Caine will assume her new role on Oct. 12. As Rochester chief administrative officer, Caine will partner with Amy W. Williams, M.D., physician…