Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
During the week of April 6, to April 13, 2020, the Douglas County Sheriffs Office received and answered 87 calls for services. The Douglas County Jail currently has 16 incarcerated in the facility. On Monday, April 6, DCSO received a hotline call from the Veteran’s Crisis Hotline stating they had an individual who was having…
Read MoreKeeping Missouri Roadways Clean Starts with You
Even in these trying times, Missouri Department of Transportation maintenance (MoDOT) crews continue their work to make state roadways safer for those who travel. One way motorists can help is by exercising their responsibility to keep Missouri highways free of litter. “Every cigarette butt, food wrapper, soda can and plastic bag thrown out of a…
Read MoreDr. Max Decker
Dr. Max Decker, 90-years-old of Ava, Missouri, passed away at his home on Monday, April 13, 2020. Services will be announced by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of Ava, Missouri. A complete obituary will appear in next week’s issue. Online condolences may be made to www.clinkingbeardfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreMoDOT to Allow Trucks to Haul Up to 100,000 Pounds on Interstates, Other Missouri Highways
Move will aid state’s COVID-19 emergency response JEFFERSON CITY – To help ensure the critical flow of goods to aid the state’s COVID-19 emergency response, the Missouri Department of Transportation today announced a free, temporary overweight permit that allows haulers to transport up to 100,000 pounds on any Missouri highway, including interstates, as long as…
Read MoreMDC Cancels Kids’ Fishing Day Events at Trout Parks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces that kids’ fishing day events at the state’s trout parks have been canceled this year amid concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19). The kids’ fishing day events canceled include: May 2 at Montauk State Park near Licking and Bennett Spring State Park in Lebanon May…
Read MoreInsurance Companies Provide Premium Relief
COVID-19 has impacted every type of business and service around the globe, including the insurance industry. As the insurance community navigates these unprecedented times, many companies are stepping forward, on their own, to provide much needed relief to their policyholders who may be facing difficult circumstances and an uncertain future. According to the Missouri Department…
Read MoreAugust 9, 1945
In a field near Linz, Austria, Sergeant Franklin M. Steward of Ava, Missouri, is decorated with the Bronze Star Medal by Colonel Julian H. George, commanding officer of the 259th Infantry Regiment, 65th Division. Sergeant Stewart was cited for braving enemy fire to repair vital communications lines during the 65th Division’s 60-day, 600-mile drive through…
Read MoreWorried About Your Immune System? Try These 5 Natural Remedies
Body aches, fever, chills and nasal congestion, common symptoms of the flu, can stop you in your tracks, leaving you bedridden for days. “Complications arising from these illnesses can become serious,” says Dr. Suhyun An (www.drsuhyunan.com), an expert on regenerative medicine and co-author of Demystifying Stem Cells: A Real-Life Approach To Regenerative Medicine. Dr. An…
Read MoreLEGAL – Advertisement for Bids
Advertisement for Bids Project No. AEI 19SP70004, 2018-PF-09 City of Ava, Missouri Separate sealed bids for City Square Improvements will be received by the City of Ava, Missouri at the office of City of Ava, 404 South Jefferson St., Ava Missouri 65608 until 11:00 a.m., Prevailing Local Time, Thursday, May 13, 2020, and then at…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
What if…? What if the number of Coronavirus cases is not accurate and is actually exaggerated by many times? What if the estimates are based on a flawed computer model? What if the developer of the model has so admitted? What if the death certificates are being modified to show more Coronavirus related deaths than…
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