Historical Society Advances Projects
The Douglas County Historical Society held its July Meeting on Monday, July 15th. Sally called the meeting to order. Pat read the minutes [Joe F. made a motion to approve Tim seconded it] and gave the Treasurers report. Sharon made motion to approve. Tim seconded it]. Old Business discussed: The street sign has been…
Read MoreDiscover Nature with MDC at Missouri State Fair August 8-18
MDC Photo Visit MDC’s air-conditioned Kids’ Xplor Zone (formerly Discovery Room) during the Missouri State Fair between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. for hands-on fun discovering nature through crafts and other activities, including seeing live native wildlife such as this speckled kingsnake. Visit MDC’s Conservation building, Kids’ Xplor Zone, and special programs. SEDALIA, Mo. ––…
Read MoreBattle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site Presents Special Traveling Exhibit –– Struggle for Statehood: Missouri Becoming a State Aug. 5 – Sept. 13
JEFFERSON CITY – The Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site has been chosen by the Missouri Humanities Council to host a very special traveling exhibit on the Missouri struggle for statehood. The exhibit details the fascinating facts and debate surrounding Missouri being admitted into the Union in 1821. The exhibit will be open daily…
Read MoreRules Allow Corn, Soybean Cover Crops to Provide Fall Forage for Cattle Herds
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Corn and soybean crops planted on “prevented acres” not planted last spring may provide corn and soybean forage for cattle this fall. With a wet spring many farmers failed to make quality hay for cow herds. Now, cover crops needed on bare crop ground may produce quality forage. Earlier regulations on unplanted…
Read MoreSudden Oak Death Confirmed in Missouri
Consumers should properly dispose of infected rhododendrons and lilac plants JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture, in coordination with USDA Animal and Plant Inspection Service, has detected ramorum blight on rhododendron plants shipped to some retail nurseries in Missouri. The disease is more commonly known as Sudden Oak Death when it infects…
Read MoreMissouri Attorney General and Coalition of Attorneys Announces Multistate Settlement of $600 Million from Equifax in Largest Data Breach Settlement in History
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Attorney General Eric Schmitt has announced that a coalition of 50 Attorneys General, comprising 48 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has reached a settlement with Equifax as the result of an investigation into a massive 2017 data breach. The investigation found that Equifax’s failure to…
Read MoreNew Boutique on the Square
by Michael Boyink / mike@douglascountyherald.com Maybe starting a successful store is like raising a child. Start small. Adapt as you go. Learn what works and what doesn’t. Develop good friendships. Grow over time. That’s been the strategy for Ava native and 2013 graduate Hannah Johnson and her store, The Cattle Baron’s Boutique. “Hannah started selling online…
Read MoreLocal Faith Meets Foster Group Holds Hygiene Drive Event
photo submitted Members of the Faith Meets Foster group are shown above with items recently donated for the hygiene drive event. Additional events planned for foster parents and families. The Faith Meets Foster organization appreciates the many contributions recently received during the group’s hygiene and encouragement drive held in July. During the event,…
Read MoreBikers With Heart
On Saturday, July 20, Bikers With Heart held a fundraiser at the Ava Fairgrounds for their annual Suicide Awareness event. Several activities were part of the day long event, including the dunk tank with Mayor Burrely Loftin, top photo, and a competitive tug-of-war between the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, left, against the Bikers With Heart…
Read MoreHistory Does Repeat
Michael Boyink/Herald Tonya Cutbirth (left) began her career as a Certified Nurses Assistant at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center (HOTO) when she was 17 and still in high school. Six years later she was the Administrator for the facility, and held that position for 20 years. Cutbirth is now taking a position as the Regional…
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