Ava Bears claims SCA Championship
Ava Baseball claimed the SCA Championship with a 6-4 varsity win over Houston on Thursday, April 30. Congratulations to the Ava Bears on a championship season!
Read MoreCity of Ava Proclaims May 10-16 as National Skilled Nursing Care Week
Mayor Kirk Pueppke presented the Heart of the Ozarks staff and administrator a proclamation where the city proclaims the week of May 10-16 as National Skilled Nursing Care Week. This year’s theme is “Moments in Bloom”, encouraging connections and nurturing of lives in skilled nursing facilities. We urge all citizens to visit a loved one,…
Read MoreResidents urged to check freezers after FSIS alert
The Douglas County Health Department shared a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service regarding various meat and poultry products containing dairy ingredients that may be contaminated with Salmonella. FSIS issued the alert April 30, and the notice was updated May 1 to include additional affected products and…
Read MoreAva woman arrested in online loan investigation
An Ava woman was arrested while attending court May 5 after authorities obtained a warrant in connection with an identity theft investigation. Amanda Young, 35, of Ava, was arrested by Lt. James Nelson after Nelson investigated a report that Young had allegedly taken out an online loan for $1,300 in another person’s name. A warrant…
Read MoreAva man arrested on indictment for failure to register as sex offender
An Ava man was arrested May 6 on a Douglas County Grand Jury indictment for failure to register as a sex offender, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Robert Martinez Jr., 60, of Ava, was arrested after an investigation by Deputy Nathan Long. Authorities reported the case began after it was discovered that Martinez…
Read MoreThree People Arrested After Narcotics Search Warrant
On Wednesday, May 6, at approximately 9 a.m., the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office served a narcotics search warrant on W. 76 Highway just inside the Ava City Limits. The search warrant was a result of a several-month narcotic investigation conducted by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the COMET Drug Task Force. …
Read MoreAva Board of Aldermen Agenda for May 12 meeting
AVA BOARD OF ALDERMEN AGENDA 404 S JEFFERSON ST AVA, MO 65608 May 12, 2026 5:00 PM I. Call to Order: Mayor II. Roll Call of aldermen: III. Approve or Amend Agenda: IV. Approval of Minutes: April 28, 2026 V. Public address to the board: Proclamation-…
Read MoreAva Rural Fire reports busy stretch of calls, training
Photo/archives of the Douglas County Herald: Ava Rural Fire Department responds to a scene in February 2026. The Ava Rural Fire Department reported a busy stretch of calls and training over the past few weeks, including four motor vehicle accidents since April 22 and two reports of unknown fires that were later determined to be…
Read MoreAva High School FBLA Competes, Places at State Conference
Students from Ava High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter earned top honors at the 2026 FBLA State Leadership Conference, held in Springfield. A total of 28 Ava students attended the conference, competing in a variety of events including Economics, Public Speaking and Supply Chain Management. Among the top finishers, Abi Dalton placed…
Read MoreFox Trotters to Honor Scholarship Recipients at Upcoming Meeting
The Douglas County Fox Trotting Horse Breeder’s Association (DCFTHBA) will host its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May 5, at Williams Century Farm in Ava, with a special focus on recognizing local scholarship recipients. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. with a meet-and-greet and meal alongside scholarship awardees. The association will provide taco…
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