Michelle Blakey
Michelle Blakey, age 54, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on February 2, 1967 in Exeter, California to Robert D. Gunter and Carmelita (Hernandez) Miller. Michelle attended Gainesville High School and was a member of the Class of 1985. Michelle had three children: Ashley,…
Read MoreJoe “Cub” Lafferty
Joseph Elvis Lafferty, 90 years, 9 months, 19 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on March 10, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Springfield, MO with all his family by his side. Joe was born May 21, 1930 in Breeden, MO in Douglas County to Ellis Theodore and Bertha Agnes (Nelson) Lafferty. Joe was a…
Read MoreAshley Owens-Wilson
Ashley Brooke Owens-Wilson, 45 years, 1 month, 17 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on March 9, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO with her family by her side. Ashley was born January 21, 1976 in Springfield, MO to Larry and Vicky (Mackey) Owens. On July 15, 2000 Ashley and Mark Wilson were united…
Read MoreNursing Home Visits Allowed Again
It’s been a long time coming. But you can now visit loved ones who live in nursing homes. Like Ava Place or Heart of the Ozarks. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced new guidance on nursing home visits. Facilities should allow indoor or outdoor visits at all times and for all…
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Ava Flag Design Contest – Deadline Extended
The Ava Lions Club, in association with the Ava Art Guild, is sponsoring a contest to design a flag for the City of Ava. The contest is open to everyone and the City Council will select the winning design. The updated deadline is March 31st. All entries must be in color, 12” x 16”, or…
Read More2021 Ava Preschool and Elementary Enrollment Opens April 5th
Kindergarten Enrollment Enrollment for kindergarten at Ava R-I for the fall of 2021 will be on Monday April 5 by appointment from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Enrollment will take place in the elementary office. Packets may be picked up in the office prior to enrollment. Filling out a packet in advance will speed the…
Read MoreAssociate Court Day March 11, 2021
During Associate Court Day on March 11, 2021, there was a total of 65 criminal cases on the docket with some still being conducted by video. There were 25 felony cases, 38 misdemeanor cases, 1 infraction, and 1 ordinance. There were 4 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and 10 failure to appear warrants were issued.…
Read MoreAcquiring Talent:Local Homeschool Choir Gains Members
By Doug Berger When Dana Fourman first thought about creating a homeschool choir, she was hoping to have about 10 students involved the first year. She has surpassed that number and is continuing to grow. She explained she had met with a few homeschool moms last summer as a fact finding mission to see how…
Read More911 Services
by Doug Berger A recent grant will allow for the location of 911 callers in Douglas County to be immediately determined. The grant will also allow for text-to-911 in a four county area including Douglas County. The Missouri 911 Service Board recently informed Wri-Comm 911 that a grant award of $770, 200 from its assistance…
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