Ava City Council Approves Purchase of “Smart” Metering System
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, July 28ththe Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. Zoning Changes The Alderman heard and approved two readings of ordiances to change: 402 Hailey Street from L-1 Light Industry to B-3 General Business 400 Hailey Street from B-2 Central Business to B-3 General Business…
Read MoreRuth Viola Rodgers
Ruth Viola Rodgers, 100, of Rogersville, MO departed this life Monday, July 13, 2020. She was born on Thursday, January 1, 1920 to Mitchell and Alice (Bailey) Rodgers. Ruth was the younger of two children, her brother Paul Phillip being nineteen months older. Both children were dedicated to God by their parents. Ruth started to…
Read MoreOwen Reece Dobbs
Owen Reece Dobbs, 25 years and 21 days old, Ava, Missouri passed away on July 20, 2020. Owen was born June 29, 1995 in Springfield, MO to Lester and Shawna (Bair) Dobbs Owen enjoyed reading Stephen King novels, listening to music, hunting, drawing, water skiing. Owen was preceded in death by his mother Shawna France,…
Read MoreNarvil Tetrick
Narvil Tetrick, 76 years, 11 months, 11 days old, Ava, Missouri passed on to Heaven July 16, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield MO with family by his side . Narvil was born August 5, 1943 in Trail, Mo to Lewis and Valley (Tate) Tetrick. On April 28, 1962, Narvil and Beverly Fletcher were united…
Read MoreDeanna “Dee” Carol Potter
Deanna Carol Potter, 73 years, 4 months old, 8 days, of Squires, Missouri passed away on July 18, 2020 at her home in Squires. Dee was born March 10, 1947 in Springfield, MO to Paul and Mavis (Dunn) Hensley. Dee and Leonard Potter were united in marriage on June 10, 1967 in Girdner, MO and…
Read MoreTwo Accidents on HWY 5 Claim Three
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] Three fatalities occurred on Highway 5 between Ava and Mansfield in two separate accidents within three days. On Saturday, July 18th, Maryan Smith, 17, of Mansfield, was driving her 2006 Volkswagon Jetta southbound on Highway 5 about 5 miles north of Ava when it had a tire blowout. Smith lost control,…
Read MoreAva R1 School Board: Pay Raise Comments, Bus Route Re-listed, New Driver Contracts Approved
Board and Drivers Agree on Bus Camera Terms by Michael Boyink / [email protected] The Ava R-1 School board met for it’s regularly scheduled meeting on July 16th. The meeting had four significant portions: Board explanations of the recent bus driver pay raises A public address to the board by Wayne Cipriano Approval of new contracts with…
Read MoreFirst COVID-19 Related Death in Douglas County
By Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Friday, July 17th, the Douglas County Health Department announced the county’s first COVID-19 related death. According to the organization’s press release, “A member of our community in the 80+ age group passed away. This individual was identified through our local contact tracing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family…
Read MoreAttorney General Files Suit, Shuts Down Douglas County Breeder for Violations of the Animal Care Facilities Act
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that his office successfully obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) without notice against Cedercrest Kennel and its owner Marilyn Shepherd for continuing violations of the Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA), including operating without an ACFA license. The TRO without notice was granted on July 9, and…
Read MoreNew Angles on the Square: Project will increase ADA-Compliance at cost of six parking spaces
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] Look for construction crews on the Ava Square starting in early August. The goal? ADA compliance. According to Ava Mayor Burrely Loftin, the Ava Square is overdue for changes to make the space accessible to people who live with disabilities and people without disabilities. “We’ve been given a grace period, but…
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