Ava Man Seriously Injured In Crash South of Houston
Joshua D. Swainston, 37, of Ava, was seriously injured in a one-vehicle motor vehicle crash south of Houston, in Texas County, Monday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Swainston was a passenger in a 2000 Dodge Ram driven by John G. Swainston, 56, of Ava. The vehicle was traveling south on U.S. 63,…
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Summer school “Run, Bike & Swim” Triathlon
The Summer school “Run, Bike & Swim” class will have their 4th annual triathlon on Tuesday, June 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Ava City Park. The students will start the event in the pool, then ride their bikes around the lower park, ending with a run to the upper park for the…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has had a very busy last few weeks. During the week of June 3 to June 9, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received and answered 103 Calls for Services as well as arrested and booked 25 individuals into the jail. During the week of June 10 to June 16, the…
Read MorePrison Sentences Handed Down By Douglas Co. Court
During Judge Elizabeth Bock’s Associate Court Day on June 15, there were a total of l83 cases on the docket. There were 57 misdemeanor cases, 20 felony cases and six infractions. There were 16 misdemeanor pleas and six failure to appear warrants issued. There were also 13 felony cases that waived preliminary hearing and are…
Read MoreHighway Patrol Conducts Special Enforcement Operation In Douglas Co.
A total of 42 citations and 30 warnings were issued in conjunction with a hazardous moving violation enforcement operation conducted in Douglas County on June 16. Also, arrests were made for five felony drug violations and two for misdemeanor drug violations. Totals from this enforcement effort include: 12 speed citations 11 no seat belt citations…
Read MoreMore Than 40 Attend Reunion of Moore- Buchanan Families
More than 40 family members and friends gathered at the Ava Lions Club Saturday for the Moore-Buchanan-Ipock Reunion. Gathering during the morning hours and enjoying the potluck meal at the noon hour were the following: From Ava: Jim Thurman; Thelma Jones; Joanne and Ken Lupton; Gary and Connie Mitchell; Dwain and Gloria Moore; Betty Moore;…
Read MoreWright County Road Projects Scheduled To Begin In July
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has projects scheduled in Wright County that will reduce traffic to one lane of travel during the construction period. Route 38 in Wright County will be reduced to one lane as contractor crews perform asphalt overlay. This section of roadway is located from Route 95 to Route F. Weather permitting, work…
Read MoreMDC’s Discover Nature Fishing Teaches Fishing Fundamentals
Free classes coming up at MDC’s Ozark Regional Office in West Plains. WEST PLAINS – Fishing is a great way to connect families with the outdoors. It’s a great tool to introduce children to healthier lifestyles and it’s a good activity for strengthening family bonds. These are some of the many benefits of the Missouri…
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