Iris Jenkins
Iris Ann Jenkins, 88 years, 10 months, and 8 days old, passed away on, December 26, 2022 at her home in Rogersville, Missouri with her family by her side. Iris Ann was born February 18, 1934 in Rome, Missouri to Ira N. and Lotus (Solomon) Day. Iris Ann was a 1953 Ava High School Graduate.…
Read MoreAnna Lee Potts Moffett
Anna Lee Potts Moffett age 90 of Hollister, Missouri, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Point Lookout Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Anna was born September 2, 1932 to Adrian and Mildred Potts of Claiborne, OH. She was a lifelong resident of Union County before moving to Missouri the last years of her life. She was…
Read MoreRonald Allen
Ronald Allen, 65 years, 3 months, 7 days old, passed away on December 23, 2022 at Cox South Hospital Emergency Room in Springfield, Missouri with his family by his side. Ronnie was born September 16, 1957 in Moline, IL to Arthur Chester and Ruby Pauline (Heatherly) Allen. Ronnie was raised in the Ava community and…
Read MoreTwice as Sweet
Jason Hoekema Freelance SPRINGFIELD – The Ava Lady Bears continue their dominance on the court and got a second win over district rival, the Logan-Rogersville Lady Wildcats. The second match up between the teams came in the first round of play at the annual Pink and White Tournament and resulted in Ava’s sixth-consecutive win by…
Read MoreFirst Day Hike Planned at Bryant Creek State Park
Is there a better way to kick off the new year than by getting outside and burning off some extra holiday calories? On New Year’s Day, America’s State Parks organization will once again celebrate with the year’s inaugural First Day Hikes initiative. A hike is planned this year at Bryant Creek State Park. The two-mile…
Read MoreNew Trooper Stationed in Douglas County
Captain Bruce D. Fiske, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the assignment of two new troopers within the Troop G area. The new troopers were members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 115th Recruit Class which graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on December 22, 2022. The new troopers will report for…
Read MoreRoute AC in Douglas and Ozark Counties Closed for Culvert Replacement
Missouri Route AC in Douglas and Ozark Counties will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway. This section of roadway is located between Route 14 in Douglas County and County Road 178 in Ozark County. Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Jan. 3 through Thursday, Jan. 5 from 7:30 a.m.…
Read MoreCold Snap
Jason Hoekema Freelance SPRINGFIELD – The Ava Bears are in the midst of one of the roughest seasons in school history as their losing streak extended to seven games following a 57-21 loss to Logan-Rogersville in the first round of the 77th Annual Blue and Gold Tournament and a 57-22 loss to Willard in the…
Read MoreWorking on community partnerships
The Ava R-1 School District has been working on developing community relationships and partnerships. At the start of the school year, businesses adopted new staff members. In December, the elementary school hosted another Hat Day to benefit another student with a medical need. “Our students were given the privilege of partnering with Branded and Brewed…
Read MoreAva R-1 Board of Education Meets
Hears Maintenance, Health Services Reports The Ava Board of Education met Thursday, Dec. 15. Maintenance Report Maintenance Director James Heath update the board of several maintenance items. Heath said the custodial and maintenance staff a continue to receive compliments on the cleanliness of the buildings and their great staff. “They are an asset to our…
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