Dora man arrested on methamphetamine, paraphernalia charges after Douglas County traffic stop
DORA, Mo. — A Dora man was arrested March 28 following a traffic stop in the Goodhope area and is facing multiple charges related to controlled substances and driving without a valid license. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Aaron Box conducted a traffic stop at approximately 10:09 p.m. after observing a vehicle…
Read MoreJoseph “Joe” Lewis Wilson
Joseph “Joe” Lewis Wilson Ava, Missouri Joseph Lewis Wilson, 88 years, 5 months, 13 days old, passed away on April 7, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, with his family by his side. Joe was born October 24, 1937, in Doolittle, Missouri, to John and Lilly (Dipple) Wilson. Joe was the…
Read MoreBaker Creek Spring Flower Festival Set
Photo by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. / rareseeds.com Visitors gather for the Spring Flower Festival at Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company in this 2024 file photo. The annual event draws crowds for live music, vendors, garden tours and family-friendly activities in Mansfield. Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company will welcome visitors from across the region…
Read MoreAva Addresses Community Center Plans
The City of Ava issued a statement following the initial announcement, addressing public discussion and clarifying its vision for the future of the community center. The city emphasized its intent to create a space that serves residents of all ages while supporting existing programs and organizations. The full statement is included below: “Setting the Record…
Read MoreDonna Jean Dixon
Donna Jean Dixon, 94 years, 4 months, 30 days old, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri. Donna was born September 8, 1931, in Ava, Missouri to Roland and Florence (Barnum) Haynes. Donna grew up in Douglas County, Missouri. She graduated from Ava High School. Donna and Robert “Bob”…
Read MoreVirginia R. (Lowman) Lyon
Virginia R. (Lowman) Lyon, better known as “Ginny,” was born March 13, 1935, in Elgin, Illinois, the eldest of Donald and Josephine Lowman’s children. She grew up in Elgin, graduated from Elgin High School, and spent two years in community college before beginning the greatest education of all—life, family, and service. Ginny married her…
Read MoreWright County Traffic Stop Reveals Methamphetamine and a Firearm
Seymour man is facing multiple felony charges after a midnight traffic stop in Mountain Grove led to the discovery of methamphetamine and a firearm. According to a probable cause statement filed in Wright County, Master Patrolman Brandon Meacham stopped a vehicle just after midnight on March 26 for having no license‑plate lights. The driver, identified…
Read MoreCabool Man Charged with Stealing a Motor Vehicle
A Cabool man is facing a felony charge after deputies say he stole a maroon GMC pickup from a residence on March 26. According to a probable cause statement filed by the Texas County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle’s owner reported his truck and the keys missing from inside his home around 10 a.m. The owner…
Read MoreMU Extension Douglas County Recognizes Community Leaders at Annual Meeting
Members of the University of Missouri Extension Douglas County council are sworn into office during the organization’s annual meeting March 19 at the Ava General Baptist Church Activity Center. Administering the oath is Karry Davis. Pictured, from left, are Larry Patterson, Tommy Scrivner, Randy O’Dell, Nina Carter, and Jeff Bristol. The University of Missouri Extension…
Read MoreAva Declares “Heroes Day”
Area law enforcement officers and first responders gathered during the March 24 Ava Board of Aldermen meeting, where Mayor Kirk Pueppke proclaimed Feb. 23 as “Heroes Day” in recognition of their service and actions during a recent multi-agency response. The designation honors the ongoing commitment of officers, dispatchers, firefighters and emergency personnel who serve and…
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