Douglas County Public Library To Open June 1
The Douglas County Public Library will open for service inside the building on Monday, June 1. The doors will be open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday mornings, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. During those hours, patrons are welcome to use the library for 30 minutes. Social distancing will…
Read MoreRed Cross Offers Ways to Stay Safe As You Look Ahead to Summer Fun
SPRINGFIELD (May 26, 2020) — Summer is just ahead — the perfect time of the year to enjoy the outdoors. But this year summer fun will be different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The American Red Cross of Southern Missouri offers safety tips you can follow. If your community is reopening, know what precautions…
Read MoreTen COVID-19 Recovery and Three Pitt Technology Group Grants Recently Awarded
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded grants totaling $80,000 to support food needs, services for victims of domestic violence, educational technology improvements and emergency living expenses related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across the region. In addition, the Pitt Technology Group awarded nearly $35,000 in three new grants to provide services and…
Read MoreAva Police Report
Calls By Type May 17 – May 23 Animal Call – 9 Assist Agency – 4 Assist Person – 2 Check Building – 1 Check Vehicle – 7 Civil – 2 Community Policing – 1 Domestic Disturbance – 1 General Disturbance – 3 Noise Disturbance – 2 Fraud – 1 Funeral Escort – 1 Misc/All…
Read MoreAverage Missourians Need Help Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
New Missouri Poverty Report Highlights Challenges Average Missourians Face JEFFERSON CITY — The Missourians to End Poverty coalition, in partnership with Missouri Community Action Network, announces the release of its 2020 Missouri Poverty Report. This 20-page report is a comprehensive snapshot of key poverty-related data points in Missouri, updated and expanded from the 2018 edition.…
Read MoreSeptember 10, 1970
Looking Backward
25 Years Ago Skyline R-2 School will double its classroom space when the addition, which is currently under construction, is completed. Rex Halcomb and James Orick went fishing early Monday morning. They caught some nice largemouth bass. Congratulations to Marion Stephenson on her 80th birthday. She had a surprise birthday party, then a motorcycle ride…
Read MoreKevin Wayne Lambert
Kevin Wayne Lambert, 43 years, 29 days old, Ozark, Missouri passed away on May 20, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, MO with all his family by his side. Kevin was born April 21, 1977 in Springfield, MO to Eldridge Leavon and Karen Marie (Koop) Lambert. Kevin was currently working as a LPC, Licensed…
Read MoreJulian Lee Allen
Julian Lee Allen Julian Lee Allen, 29, passed away in Eustis, Florida on May 12, 2020. Julian was born July 15, 1990 to Terry Allen and Julie Cruz-Allen in San Diego, CA. He attended Mount Dora High School and continued schooling. He obtained an Associate Degree in Medical Assistance in 2013 from Southern Technical College.…
Read MoreKenneth Hunt
A graveside cremains service for Kenneth will be held at Jenkins Cemetery, on Saturday, May 30, at 2:00 p.m. Jenkins Cemetery is on T Highway, just past Goodhope. Inquiries or donations may be sent to Danny Johnson, Ava, Rte 3.
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