Gear Up for the Pioneer Heritage Festival of the Ozarks
By Michelle Strubeck The Pioneer Heritage Festival of the Ozarks will take place on October 1st and 2nd at the Foxtrotters Showgrounds. Nina Carter, President of the festival said the mission of the two day gathering is centered around preserving traditional Ozarks culture and skills, acknowledge local artisans, and build new community relations. Exhibitors are…
Read MoreSeptember 20th COVID Update
8 Confirmed 1 Probable 12 Active cases 1,664 Recovered cases 4 Hospitalized 41 Deaths Information from the Douglas County Health Department
Read MoreWesley Owen Hampel
Wesley Owen Hampel, 59 years and 11 days old, passed away on, September 6, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Wesley was born August 25, 1962 in Caro, Michigan to John and Janet (Proctor) Hampel. Wesley was a Christian and was a member of the Gentry Church in Ava, Missouri. Wesley graduated from…
Read MoreJesse Lee James Pickel
Jesse Lee James Pickel, 26, of Ava, Missouri, passed away on September 14, 2021. He was born July 30, 1995 in Placerville, California. He was the son of Gerald Daniel (Jay) Pickel and Jessica Pickel. Jesse was a funny, outgoing person. His blue eyes sparkled along with his big smile. He loved to play jokes…
Read MoreWanda Lodean Schultz
Wanda Lodean Schultz, 98 years, 9 months, and 12 days old, passed away on, September 18, 2021 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava, Missouri. Lodean was born December 6, 1922 in Augusta, Kansas to Quincy and Ida Bell (Sharpton) Nelson. Lodean was a Christian and attended Goodhope General Baptist Church for…
Read MoreShnurfy Goods, Boutique & Mercantile Joins the Chamber
By Michelle Strubeck A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on September 16th to welcome Shnurfy Goods, Boutique and Mercantile to the Ava Chamber of Commerce. Owner Levie Watterson stated she loves being on the Ava square and seeing the progress that is being made and seeing the town grow. Levie said it is her passion,…
Read MoreAva Middle School Recognizes Students of the Month
Several Ava Middle School students were recently recognized for their responsibility. Read on to see what their teachers have to say about them. 5th Grade Sarah Lewis-Sarah is a responsible student always ready for class and helps to keep the classroom in an organized manner. Colton Premer-Colton always comes to class very organized and prepared…
Read MoreLong Haul
Jason Hoekema Freelance Journalist Lady Bears endure busy schedule The Lady Bears had it going good last week with sweeps of Sparta, Hollister and Plato putting them at 4-1 this season. “Plato was a little slow for us,” said coach Bailey Loge. “We, at times, seemed to not be playing at our best potential. A…
Read MoreDa’ Fence Bears hold Panthers for SCA win
Jason Hoekema Freelance Journalist MOUNTAIN GROVE – One word to describe the 35-19 win on Friday. Fence: /fens/ A barrier or other upright structure enclosing an area of ground to mark a boundary, control access, or prevent escape. Fence, wall, barrier, blockade. You can choose your own verb. However, in football, the chant is “Let’s…
Read MoreCounty Commission Working On Its Plan
By Kimberly Combs Better Newspapers, Inc. In January, Travis Cheyney and Brad Loveless took office as District 1 and District 2 commissioners. The two men entered office with a plan…a six-month plan, a first-year plan, and a first-term plan. Over six months into their first term as county commissioners, the two men are on target…
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