Teen Harvest Ranch Brings Message of Hope
A candid moment during the Ava Chamber meeting as Bruce and Joy Duncan introduce themselves, while Teen Harvest Ranch founders Paul and Linda Neighbours listen in the background. The Ava Area Chamber of Commerce met on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 12 noon at the Ava Lion’s Club with Chamber President Judy Shields presiding. The…
Read MoreCity Council Addresses Needs, Honors Service
Mayor Kirk Pueppke (front) is shown with members of the Carl Neiman Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and the G.L. Adrian Owen Post 5993 Ladies Auxiliary following a proclamation recognizing their efforts to identify and document 585 veterans’ graves throughout Ava Cemetery ahead of the Wreaths Across America event. From…
Read MoreWhere Pets Come to Rock and Relax | Local Business Spotlight
At first glance, Rock & Roll-Over Pet Salon feels different. That is intentional. Opened in September 2024, the Ava salon at 105 N. Jefferson St., Suite 1 is owned and operated by Dakota Lowe, a pet stylist with more than a decade of professional grooming experience. Lowe’s approach blends technical skill with patience, calm, and…
Read MoreDCCF Opens Spring 2026 Grant Applications
The Douglas County Community Foundation recently presented a grant check to Ava High School for its 3D Printer Project. The DCCF is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 community grant round. All applications are due by March 31, 2026. The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 community…
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MDC sets deer and turkey hunting dates for 2026-2027 seasons
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently set turkey and deer hunting dates for the 2026-2027 seasons. The hunting dates were approved by the Missouri Conservation Commission at its Dec. 12 open meeting at MDC headquarters in Jefferson City. The Commission also gave final approval to regulation changes that will reduce…
Read MoreMDC offers new non-resident migratory bird hunting permit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, non-resident hunters in Missouri who want to pursue waterfowl, doves, snipe, woodcock, and rails will be required to purchase a new Non-Resident Migratory Bird Permit for a price of $60. The new permit is part of a broader set of permit price adjustments by the Missouri Department…
Read MoreMinor Injury Reported in Branson Crash
A two-vehicle crash on Fall Creek Road in Branson resulted in a minor injury Wednesday afternoon, according to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 1:17 p.m. on Dec. 17 in Taney County. A 2018 Cadillac XT5 was stopped in the roadway for an emergency vehicle when it was struck…
Read MoreChristmas on the Square in Ava
Christmas on the Square in Ava drew large crowds on Saturday, Dec. 13, as residents and visitors gathered downtown for a full day of holiday festivities, shopping and the city’s largest Christmas parade to date, according to the Ava Chamber of Commerce. The event was held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the Christmas…
Read MoreAva Man Charged in Child Abuse Case
A Douglas County man has been charged with multiple felony offenses following an investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office involving allegations of sexual abuse and child endangerment. According to a probable cause statement filed by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Devin Joseph Hicks, 26, of Ava, was arrested following an investigation that began after…
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