LEGAL: RMM, Minor
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI IN RE THE MATTER OF: R. M. M., a female child By Andrew David McKenney, as next friend And Andrew David McKenney, individually ANDREW DAVID MCKENNEY4355 South National Ave., Apt. 1912Springfield, MO 65810SSN:XXX-XX-9597Petitioner, vs. TABITHA DAWN SHAWexact address unknownSpringfield, MO SSN: UnknownRespondent, and ROBYN L. DENNEY Rural Route…
Read MoreThe Snoop
Over the past few weeks, Mike Boyink and I have found it difficult to find fun, uplifting, inspirational or appropriate topics for The Snoop. Current news topics and editorial themes are depressing. Coronavirus updates vary, and have become stagnant, as squabbling about how to move forward continues. In addition, controversial crimes and…
Read MoreLEGAL: John Mark Langron
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION In the Estate of: John Mark Langron, Deceased Estate No: 18DG-PR00050 NOTICE OF FILING OF FINAL SETTLEMENT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN MARK LANGRON, DECEASED You are hereby notified that the undersigned Personal Representative will file a Petition for an Order of…
Read MoreAva Head Start Accepting Applications for Fall
Ava Head Start Center is accepting children’s applications for the coming school year. To qualify, children must be three- or four-years-old on or before July 31, 2020. The Head Start program promotes early education, health and wellness, and provides disability services and social services. Parents have the opportunity to engage in all aspects of the…
Read MoreGovernor Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for 19 Missouri Counties Due to May Severe Storms
Douglas County is included. JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Parson has requested that President Trump approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a total of 19 counties in response to severe storms and tornadoes that swept across the state on May 3 and 4, resulting in widespread destruction. “Our local,…
Read MoreWhat About This?
By Wayne William Cipriano School is on the way! And now that our school-bus transportation controversy is settled (we hope!), it is a good time to think about other aspects of our public schools. And for the time being let us set aside the most important, the chief, the one overriding reason we have public…
Read MoreNorman William Hodges
Norman William Hodges, 98, of St. Joseph passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at a local health care facility. He was born December 12, 1921, on the Shipman Farm in Southeastern Christian County, Missouri. He was the first of four children born to Arthur and Florence (Hammons) Hodges. He grew up in Douglas County, and…
Read MoreLloyd James Turner
It is with great sadness that the family of Lloyd James Turner (Jim) announces his passing after a brief illness. He was born Monday, June 28, 1937 and departed this life on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at the age of 82. Lloyd proudly served in the United States Army. Lloyd will be lovingly remembered by…
Read MoreH. Dale Sisney
H. Dale Sisney, 89, husband of Shirlee Bromley Sisney of Sarasota, Florida passed away peacefully on June 17th in Sarasota, Florida. Born September 1, 1930, in Ava, Missouri and raised in Exeter, California, he was the son of the late William H. and Georgia (Welton) Sisney. Dale proudly served in the US Air Force Strategic…
Read MoreLooking Backward
25 Years Ago The 13th annual Independence Day Celebration sponsored by the Squires Volunteer Fire Department will be held this Saturday, beginning at 6 p.m. Free entertainment will include music by Smackout Bluegrass, Ozark Express, First General Baptist Singers, Good News Singers, and Resurrection, and clogging by the Sassfras Sprouts Hoedowners. Citizen’s Bank of Southern…
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