During Circuit Law Day on June 17, 2026, the Honorable Craig Carter sentenced the following defendants: Lauren A. Thatch, 31, Hartville, was sentenced to 3 years in prison for the class D felony of Possession of Controlled Substance. The offense occurred in April of 2025 and was investigated by the Ava Police Department. David J.…
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During Judge Elizabeth Bock’s Associate Court docket on June 18, 2026, there were 40 criminal cases on the docket. There were 4 felony cases, 32 misdemeanor cases and 4 infractions. There were 6 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas entered and 6 failure to appear warrants were issued. Four defendants were set for preliminary…
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As families prepare for Independence Day celebrations, safety officials are reminding residents that fireworks can bring excitement to summer gatherings, but they can also cause serious injuries, fires and property damage when handled carelessly. June is widely recognized as National Fireworks Safety Month, with safety reminders beginning ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Some…
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Several area communities will mark Independence Day with fireworks, food, parades, games and family friendly activities beginning Friday, June 26, and continuing through Saturday, July 4. Friday, June 26 AVA, Mo. — Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center will host its 40th annual Fourth of July Celebration on Friday, June 26, beginning at 6 p.m.…
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Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center will host its 40th annual Fourth of July Celebration on Friday, June 26, beginning at 6 p.m. at 2004 Crestview Drive in Ava. The annual event is known as one of the largest fireworks displays in Douglas County, drawing families from across the area for an evening of food,…
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At DOCO Inc. Sheltered Workshop located at 1306 Prince St. in Ava, work can look like building pallets, snapping Easter eggs, washing trays, destroying outdated beverages for recycling, printing shirts, folding towels, cleaning offices, shredding paper or serving ice cream. But to Executive Director Dawn Cox, the work is also something more. It is dignity.…
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The Ava Board of Aldermen delayed final action Tuesday, June 9, on a proposed data center moratorium, giving residents another opportunity to comment before the ordinance returns to the board. The proposed data center moratorium is expected to come back before aldermen at the next regular meeting, set for Tuesday, June 23, at 5 p.m.…
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Jennie Gardner, 46, was arrested June 3 on a Douglas County warrant for failure to appear in a possession of a controlled substance case. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Gardner failed to appear in court on April 1, 2026. The original case was investigated May 9, 2023, by Sgt. Box after methamphetamine was…
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An Oklahoma man faces felony charges after Douglas County authorities responded to a report of property damage involving farm machinery. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Chris Degase, Lt. Nelson and Detective Long were dispatched to a residence on K Highway at approximately 2 p.m. on June 10 for a report of a…
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