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Hometown Hot Rods Return

Classic cars, community, and cruising country roads will take center stage during the 4th Annual Hometown Hot Rods Cruise and Festival on Saturday, November 8. Participants will gather at the Eagles Lodge on West Highway 14, about a mile from the Ava stoplight on the right-hand side. Sign-in begins at 10 a.m., followed by an…

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Ava Saddle Club to Host Ranch Rodeo

The Ava Saddle Club will host a Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, Nov. 8, featuring events such as mugging, branding, doctoring, and loading. Gates will open at 2 p.m., and the rodeo will begin at 4 p.m. Concessions will be available, and spectators can enjoy the action for $3 per person or $10 per carload. Teams…

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Ozark Riverways to Hold 10th Annual Hike to Honor Veterans

Please join the Ozarks Riverways Foundation on Saturday, November 8, for their Hike to Honor Veterans. They will meet at Rocky Falls at 10:00 am for a brief ceremony to celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of all veterans. Following the ceremony they will hike 2.5 miles on the Ozark Trail to the top of Stegall…

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Local veterans to be featured on live broadcast at Historium

Photo courtesy Ozark County Times The Ozark County Historium in Gainesville will host a Veterans Day program from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, featuring West Plains-based Ozark Marketing radio station KUKU’s live remote broadcast of “Cowboy” Rick Hamby’s onsite interview with two Vietnam veterans, Larry Warrick of Gainesville and Terry Wyrick of…

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Family Reports Threats, Charges Filed

A Springfield woman was arrested after deputies say she threatened family members and a local pastor in a series of alarming messages following her mother’s death. Read this week’s issue of the Douglas County Herald for the full story.

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Nevada Couple Charged After Highway Stop

A traffic stop in Ava turned into a double arrest after deputies say a Nevada couple was caught driving the wrong way and found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Read this week’s issue of the Douglas County Herald for the full story.

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Suspect Flees Drug Operation in Mountain Grove

Photo Caption: Elizabeth Miller still at large as of Thursday, Nov. 6. A large drug bust north of Mountain Grove led to multiple arrests and one suspect still at large following a multi-agency operation involving the Wright County Special Operations Group. Read this week’s issue of the Douglas County Herald for the full story.

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Ava VFW and Auxiliary Honors Service and Sacrifice

Photo Caption:VFW Post 5993 and Auxiliary members set up outside their post at 102 East Washington to pass out candy during Halloween festivities. The group is active year round in supporting veterans and community outreach.   The G L Adrain Owen VFW Post 5993 and its Auxiliary continue their mission to honor veterans, support families…

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Tricks, Treats, and Costume Fun Await in Cabool

The Cabool Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., offering an evening full of Halloween fun for all ages. Families can enjoy games, trick-or-treating, and a costume contest, with judging beginning at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the Funniest,…

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Halloween Fun Awaits at Diggins Park

The Village of Diggins will host its annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Diggins City Park, located at Highway 60 and South Diggins Main Street. The free community event promises fun for all ages, but is especially geared toward younger children who may not be ready for…

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