Letters to the Editor
To the Editor: It seems almost every issue of the Herald includes drug arrests. Is the War on Drugs working? They say “the road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” In 1920, good intentions got our Constitution amended to prohibit alcohol. Proponents thought Prohibition would eliminate the evils caused by intoxication. Instead we got…
Read MoreRegister to Ride or Volunteer for the 20th Annual Katy Trail Ride
EFFERSON CITY – Online registration is now available for the 2020 Katy Trail Ride, a ride on the nation’s longest developed rail trail. The annual weeklong bicycle ride will take place June 22-26, traveling across Missouri on the Katy Trail. Sponsored by Missouri State Parks and the Missouri State Parks Foundation, this scenic bicycle…
Read MoreActivity Report From The Ava Police Dept.
Calls By Type 3/8/2020 to 3/14/2020 Alarm – 1 Animal Call – 6 Assist Agency – 2 Assist Agency (DCSO) -2 Assist Agency (Medical) – 1 Assist Agency (MSHP) – 1 Check Building – 1 Check Person – 3 Check Vehicle – 4 Check Well-Being – 1 C & I Driver – 1 Civil –…
Read MoreDewey Short Visitor Center
BRANSON, Mo. – The Dewey Short Visitor Center is now open for the season, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located just south of Table Rock Dam on State Highway 165, the visitor center offers several interactive displays, a 22-minute film about the purpose and construction of the dam, and viewing decks overlooking…
Read MoreCraig Cunningham Is Candidate for Re-Election As Dist. 1 Commissioner
I am Craig Cunningham, a Douglas County native and business owner for more than 25 years. I have been married 30 years to my wife, Debbie, and we have two children and six grandchildren. I have served the past eight years as District 1 Commissioner and I take this service to the public very seriously…
Read MoreEngagement Announcement
Myla Stone, Ava, is pleased to announce the engagement of her son, Alvin Stone, to Catrina Grossman, daughter of Greg and Tammy Grossman of Hamilton, MO. The groom-elect is also the son of the late Elvis Stone. Alvin is a 2012 Ava High School graduate. Catrina is a 2012 graduate of Penney High School in…
Read MoreRepublican Travis Smith Announces Campaign for State Representative
Douglas County resident Travis Smith has announced his campaign to replace current Rep. Karla Eslinger in the Missouri House of Representatives. Rep. Eslinger is vacating the seat to run for state senate. The district is comprised of Douglas, Ozark and Eastern Taney County. “I look forward to being a voice for rural Missouri and speaking…
Read MoreHighway 165/265 Over Table Rock Dam To Close End of Month
BRANSON, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 165/265 over Table Rock Dam from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. on March 30th, March 31st, and April 11th. The closure is required to facilitate heavy equipment needed for the installation of an intake gate on the dam. The Corp apologizes for the…
Read MoreGo Blue March Update
By Donna Dixon The Go Blue 2020 committee is busy working on activities for April which is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month. We hope everyone had a chance to order their GO BLUE fundraiser t-shirts. Even if you didn’t get one, you’re still welcome to support our efforts on behalf of abused or neglected…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Statement from Douglas County Health Department
Douglas County, Mo. – Around Missouri communities are working to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19. Some are canceling events and closing schools. The Douglas County Health Department, Douglas County Presiding Commissioner, and the Ava City Mayor understands the community is concerned and may be confused about the best way to prevent the…
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