Signs of the Times
Michael Boyink/Herald Each Ava R-1 High School 2020 Graduate is featured on a sign placed in front of the high school gym on South Jefferson Street. The signs were provided by Ava’s “Project Graduation” and funded by various individuals and businesses in the area.
Read MoreAva R-1 High School Graduation Details
Where: Silvey Field at Harlan Stadium When: Friday, June 12th, 7:00 PM While the event is open to the public, please consider the following COVID-19 considerations: Maintain social distancing with others not of your household. Masks recommended (but not required). Additional seating areas will be designated in the end zones and other areas to help…
Read MoreJessica Lou Somers
Jessica Lou Somers, 49 years, 8 months, and 9 days old, of Ava, Missouri passed away on May 29, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Jessica was born September 20, 1970 in Anchorage, AK to Russell Earl and Lillian (Puckett) Somers. Jessica enjoyed camping and fishing. She liked to sew and crotchet. She…
Read MoreEarnesteen Martin
Earnesteen Marie Martin, 88 years, 9 months, 28 days old, of Springfield, Missouri (formerly of Ava) went home to Heaven on June 2, 2020 at her home with all her family by her side. Earnesteen was born August 4, 1931 in Taney County, MO to Leslie Martin and Gussie Mae (Boyd) Jones. On May 7,…
Read MoreBetty Elliott
Betty Willene Elliott, 65 years, 8 months, 6 days old, of Norwood, Missouri passed away on May 27, 2020 at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, MO. Betty was born September 21, 1954 in Colorado Springs, CO to Lyle and Leora (Richardson) Upshaw. Betty was a home health care worker and had worked for Phoenix…
Read MoreLooking Backward
25 Years Ago The stockholders of Gainesville Bancshares authorized a change of the company’s name to Century Bancshares Inc. The 1995 Douglas County Fair queen contest will take on a slightly different format this year as the fair presents “Denim Gals of Douglas County.” Citizens Bank of Southern Missouri, with banks in Ava and…
Read MoreSeptember 13, 1945
Herald Archives WASHINGTON, D.C – Soundphoto – President Harry S. Truman conferred with the men who made the atomic bomb shortly after the U.S. Air Force struck its second blow with the world’s deadliest weapon against the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Photo shows left to right: George L. Harrison, special consultant to the secretary of war;…
Read MoreOTC Sees Double-Digit Gain in Summer Enrollment
SPRINGFIELD — Enrollment in summer classes at Ozarks Technical Community College increased by 15 percent for 2020 compared to 2019. That’s equivalent to 477 full-time students. All summer classes, with a few exceptions, were moved online this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight-week summer courses start Monday, June 8. In the summer of 2019,…
Read MoreDrury University Announces New Online Drury GO
Fully redesigned evening and online program offers new ways for students to pursue academic and career goals SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Drury University announces the launch of Drury GO, an evolution of the university’s respected evening and online programs. Drury GO will accelerate opportunities for students to gain new skills, earn credentials and meet career goals…
Read MoreDouglas County Livestock Report
Jefferson City, MO, Thursday, May 28, 2020, MO Dept of Ag/USDA Market News, Ava – Douglas County Livestock Auction. Feeder Cattle Weighted Average Report for 05/28/2020. Total Receipts: This Week: 695 Last Reported 05/21/2020: 1,185 Year Ago Receipts: 1,285 Compared to last week, steers and heifers steady to 5.00 higher. Slaughter cows and bulls…
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