2020 Senior Homecoming Cruise
Michael Boyink/Herald Friends and family members stand around the Ava Square and hold banners of encouragement out for the passing graduates during the 2020 Senior Hometown Cruise last Friday night.
Read MoreUSDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Farmers and Ranchers to Receive Direct Support for Losses Related to COVID-19
(Washington, D.C., May 19, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to this direct support to farmers and ranchers,…
Read MoreMcFarlin Youth Award Goes To….McFarlin
Submitted Photo The Will McFarlin Youth Award was established in 1995 by Ava community members who witnessed the ongoing actions of a young man who had a heart to help where needed and selflessly serve those around him. Since then, this award has been given in his honor each year, by the Ava Chamber of Commerce,…
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Michael Boyink/Herald On Friday, May 15th a semi loaded with hay and bound for Lakey and Lakey Feed on the south side of Ava clipped the corner off southbound Highway 5 short and overturned. No one was injured in the accident.
Read MoreBlues Cruise: Ava Community & Businesses Turn Out for the Senior Hometown Cruise
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] It was pickup trucks, Jeeps, Mustangs, family sedans, station wagons, and Sheriff’s trucks. It was open sunroofs, banners, balloons, and streamers. It was blue and gold caps, gowns and tassels. It was friends, family, teachers, business owners, and first responders. It was horns honking, lights flashing, sirens whooping, cheering, hollering, and…
Read MoreRollin’ On The River
Non-stop rain showers paired with occasional torrential downpours hovered over Ava and surrounding areas last week leaving behind an abundance of water. Creeks and streams quickly overflowed, and yards, country roads, and residential areas flooded as the ground was saturated. Local folks report over 7-inches in rain gauges. Photos by Teresa Tost and Herald staff
Read MoreSBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
WASHINGTON — On May 19, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
Read MoreApril 19, 1945
Herald Archives O.M. Swick and County Clerk Ramey Smith inspect the foundation of the Hicks school, just north of Midway, which was swept clean of all debris by the storm that lifted the building from its foundation and scattered it over the surrounding countryside. Mr. Smith is a member of the disaster committee of the Douglas…
Read MoreKeeps Raining All the Time
Michael Boyink/Herald Dark clouds are visible over the Ava Square on May 15th. According to Weather.com, Ava received 7.3” of rain between May 1st and May 18th, while on average for the entire month Ava usually gets 4.25”. The extra rain, heavy at times, has affected the conditions of many Douglas County roads.
Read MoreCommunity Events
This column is for fundraisers, benefits, or community functions for which a fee or membership dues are collected. Items will be printed in this column twice for a single fee of $5.00 for 25 words or less. *** Pleasant Home Church/Cemetery will not be having their annual benefit this year. Monetary donations may be mailed…
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