Area Fire Departments Approved For $230,000 In Protective Gear
Seven fire departments of Douglas and Ozark counties that serve residents of Douglas County have been approved for a regional grant that will provide the departments with much-needed equipment. The Douglas County Missouri Fire Chief’s Association is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a regional Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for $230,477 to be…
Read MoreJudge Rules: Bamboo Can Stay
Wright County Associate Circuit Judge Lynette Veenstra ruled last week that bamboo growing on a residential lot in Ava “are not ‘weeds’ as defined in the City ordinances as written.” The judgment, issued on June 23, goes on to state: “Therefore, the Court finds that the City’s decision to require Petitioner to remove the plants…
Read MoreRising Chronic Disease Rates Portend Unsustainable Costs
By Kenneth E. Thorpe 12 percent of Americans suffer from five or more chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. This fraction of the population accounts for 41 percent of total health care spending. If we don’t do more to prevent people from acquiring chronic disease, the resulting health care bills…
Read MoreFree-Market Environmentalists Applaud Trump Relief On Water Regulation
WASHINGTON, DC – Environmental experts with the National Center for Public Policy Research are applauding the Trump Administration’s move to rescind the Obama era Clean Water Rule and consider a redefinition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). These experts are available for comment on how this and other regulatory reform efforts create economic as…
Read MoreTriathlon Has Become a Tradition For Ava Summer School
Ava R-1 Schools held the fourth annual Summer School Triathlon Tuesday morning at the Ava City Park. Made possible by the Healthy Schools Healthy Communities grant funded by Missouri Foundation for Health, the triathlon features 3rd-6th grade students who swim, bike and run in competition. Four years ago Mike Henry had the idea of holding…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
During the week of June 17 to June 23, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has answered 93 Calls for Service and 29 individuals have been arrested and booked into our jail. On Monday June 20, Deputy Wallace made a traffic stop on East 14 that resulted in a subject being arrested for possession of a…
Read MoreHelp Remains After Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Douglas County
JEFFERSON CITY – The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Douglas County in the city of Ava opened last Thursday morning and closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27. But survivors of the 2017 flooding and severe storms will still be able to get help with just a phone call. Many of the services available at…
Read MorePioneer Heritage Festival of The Ozarks Planned for Fall
Start making you fall plans now to come out and experience a “rendezvous-type” encampment on the banks of Bryant Creek. Take part in family friendly activities, and enjoy a festival where you can watch demonstrations and/or participate with how people lived and survived the Ozarks past. The Pioneer Heritage Festival will be held at Chapel…
Read MoreOzSBI To Host July Workshops
WEST PLAINS – The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will be hosting four workshops in the month of July. On Thursday, July 13 OzSBI will host an Introduction to QuickBooks Pro desktop version. Boost the accuracy of your small business accounting with a one-day, six-hour introduction to QuickBooks. In this hands-on training you will learn…
Read MoreOzark Action Will Host Informational Meeting July 13
At Ava Senior Center Ozark Action, Inc. (OAI) will host a free informational event from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13 at the Ava Senior Center, 109 NE 2nd St. Presenters will discuss important information about Medicare, Cost Savings Programs and other services offered by the agency and also services available through Ozark…
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