County Library to Host Summer Reading Program
There is still time for children ages 3 to 12 and teens ages 13 to 18 to sign up for the Douglas County Public Library’s 2020 Summer Reading Program, “Imagine Your Story.” The program features folk and fairy tales. The library is also opening to the public June 1. However, the staff will continue…
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Herald Archives Ava halfback Larry Plaster is making a 43-yard run to the Branson 16 yard line before being hauled down in fourth quarter action last Friday night at Branson. On the next series of plays, Plaster passed to end Steve Prock for a touchdown. Reggie Allen, number 42, moves in from the left to try…
Read MoreAshcroft Drives 5,000 Miles in Two Weeks, Delivers Election Supplies to Local Election Officials in Every County: Reminder: Ava R-I Residents Vote June 2
JEFFERSON CITY –- On May 22, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft wrapped up a 5,046-mile, two-week trip visiting every county in Missouri delivering face masks, distancing strips, sanitizer, face shields and posters to local election authorities for the upcoming 2020 elections. Over the last two weeks, Ashcroft drove the equivalent of a trip from Miami,…
Read MoreAva R-1 School Board: Financials OK for This Year, Next Year Still Uncertain
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] The Ava R-1 School Board convened for their regular monthly meeting last Thursday, May 21st. Attendance Board member Bart Ellison was absent for this meeting. Closed Session During the closed session that began at 6:00 p.m., the board accepted the resignations of: Angela McKay Tara Lininger Erin Swofford Terry Philpott (retiring)…
Read MoreAva City Council Renews Agreements with Extension, Chamber of Commerce, Community Center
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, May 26th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. U of M Extension Terri Fossett and Krista Tate, from the University of Missouri Extension addressed the board about the Ava program and why they need the support of the city’s $10,000 annual payment…
Read MoreDouglas County Public Library To Open June 1
The Douglas County Public Library will open for service inside the building on Monday, June 1. The doors will be open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday mornings, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. During those hours, patrons are welcome to use the library for 30 minutes. Social distancing will…
Read MoreRed Cross Offers Ways to Stay Safe As You Look Ahead to Summer Fun
SPRINGFIELD (May 26, 2020) — Summer is just ahead — the perfect time of the year to enjoy the outdoors. But this year summer fun will be different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The American Red Cross of Southern Missouri offers safety tips you can follow. If your community is reopening, know what precautions…
Read MoreTen COVID-19 Recovery and Three Pitt Technology Group Grants Recently Awarded
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks awarded grants totaling $80,000 to support food needs, services for victims of domestic violence, educational technology improvements and emergency living expenses related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across the region. In addition, the Pitt Technology Group awarded nearly $35,000 in three new grants to provide services and…
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Calls By Type May 17 – May 23 Animal Call – 9 Assist Agency – 4 Assist Person – 2 Check Building – 1 Check Vehicle – 7 Civil – 2 Community Policing – 1 Domestic Disturbance – 1 General Disturbance – 3 Noise Disturbance – 2 Fraud – 1 Funeral Escort – 1 Misc/All…
Read MoreAverage Missourians Need Help Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
New Missouri Poverty Report Highlights Challenges Average Missourians Face JEFFERSON CITY — The Missourians to End Poverty coalition, in partnership with Missouri Community Action Network, announces the release of its 2020 Missouri Poverty Report. This 20-page report is a comprehensive snapshot of key poverty-related data points in Missouri, updated and expanded from the 2018 edition.…
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