Eva Gwendolyn White
Eva Gwendolyn White Eva Gwendolyn White was born in Kinmundy IL in 1925 and departed this life on her farm in Ava, Missouri on March 21, 2020 at 95 years old. Eva was a big believer of God and of Christian Faith. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her many great and great…
Read MoreOIL Office Closed; Consumer Directed Services Uninterrupted
Due to health concerns centered around the COVID-19 virus, Ozark Independent Living (OIL) staff members will be working from home beginning March 30 until further notice. While OIL’s office, located at 109 Aid Ave., will be closed to the public during this time, the Consumer Directed Services (CDS) program will continue uninterrupted for consumers and…
Read MoreLooking Backward
25 Years Ago Ava Mayor James “Bud” Norman secured a sound 72% of the votes in the Ava municipal election here to continue for a sixth consecutive term. Amanda Baird is proud to announce the birth of her baby sister, Dalayna Arleen. The proud parents are Lewis M. and Loretta S. Baird. Matt Anderson,…
Read MoreFire in Vanzant
The Eastern Douglas County Volunteer Fire Department (EDCVFD) and Skyline Area Fire Dept. were dispatched at 4:48 p.m. Sunday, March 22 to a structure fire on County Road 240 in Vanzant, Mo. Firemen from both departments fought the blaze for approximately 4.5 hours, along with a tanker and mutual aid from the Dora Fire Dept.…
Read MoreInformation on West Plains and Poplar Bluff Job Centers and Filing for Unemployment
The following important information is to help those employees who have been affected by COVID-19 through layoffs or hours being cut and also for those employers who are looking to fill positions whether or not COVID-19 is the reason. Even though the West Plains and Poplar Bluff Job Centers have suspended service to the public…
Read MoreParenting Children During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Tips for Parents
By Stephanie C. Nash, LICSW, President & CEO, Episcopal Center for Children This is an unprecedented time in our world and, understandably, there are many questions and concerns due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The shut down of schools, business establishments, and restaurants combined with social distancing, and self quarantine have resulted in major changes to…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: It was just last week, March 19, 2020, when the most cogent, most concise examination of our society’s response to “the drug problem” that I have read in any newspaper appeared in the Douglas County Herald. Tom Kara, from Norwood, Missouri, took the time to construct, polish, and submit for publication…
Read MoreGo Blue Update
The Go Blue committee is currently working to modify activities for April, according to mandates set in place. Since Ava students and school staff are not returning until at least April 6th, some committee members decorated the Ava Square with pinwheels. Pinwheels were also taken to several area businesses around town to bring awareness to…
Read MoreAva Police Activity Report
Calls By Type 3/22/20 – 3/28/20 Animal Call – 2 Assault – 1 Assist Agency – 2 Assist Agency (Medical) – 1 Assist Person – 3 Check Well-Being – 3 Community Policing – 7 Disturbance, Noise – 1 Found Property – 1 Funeral Escort – 2 Left Without Paying – 1 Miscellaneous -2 Traffic Stop…
Read MoreGrant Money Available for COVID-19 & Other Health-Related Projects
Recently, the Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) was awarded a $10,000 Grant. These monies were provided by the Rural Ozarks Health Initiative, a partnership of Community Foundation of the Ozarks and the Missouri Foundation for Health. Organizations which can apply for a grant are 501c3s, schools, churches and government agencies serving Douglas County. Grants awarded…
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