City of Ava
– Activity Report – From The Ava Police Dept.
Reggie Johnson, Chief Phone 417-683-2900–Answered 24 Hours a Day Calls By Type April 14 – April 20 Alarm – 2 Animal Call – 5 Agency Assist – 7 Assist Person – 2 Check Building – 2 Check Person – 2 Check Vehicle – 5 Child Abuse – 1 C&I Driver – 1 Community Policing – 5 Disorderly Conduct…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce Banquet
John N. Dickison Award Nina Carter, above right, was chosen as the 2019 John N. Dickison Award recipient. Marie Bristol, daughter of John Dickison, left, made the presentation during the Chamber banquet last Saturday evening. (Ava-MO) – On Saturday, April 13, the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual membership and awards…
Read More– Activity Report – From The Ava Police Dept.
Reggie Johnson, Chief Phone 417-683-2900 Answered 24 Hours a Day Calls By Type April 7 – April 13 Abandoned Vehicle – 1 Alarm – 1 Animal Call – 5 Agency Assist – 4 Check Building – 2 Check Person – 5 Check Vehicle – 2 C&I Driver – 1 Community Policing – 7 Domestic Disturbance – 1 General…
Read MoreActivity Report – From The Ava Police Dept.
Reggie Johnson, Chief Phone 417-683-2900,Answered 24 Hours a Day Calls By Type April 1 – April 6th Abandoned Vehicle – 1 Alarm – 4 Animal Call – 7 Agency Assist – 10 Assist Person – 1 Check Building – 1 Check Person – 3 Check Vehicle – 1 C&I Driver – 1 Civil – 1 Community Policing –…
Read MoreLoftin Sworn in as Mayor, Stewart as East Ward Alderman
Newly-elected mayor, Burrely Loftin, and east ward alderman, Billy Stewart, were officially sworn into office during the Tuesday evening council meeting. West ward incumbent Noel Dye, who ran unopposed for a second term in office, was also sworn in. City councilmen and officials shown above are, l to r, East Ward Alderman Keith Jones, West…
Read MoreChamber Membership Banquet Saturday
The annual membership and award banquet hosted by the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce will be held this Saturday, April 13, in the Ava Middle School cafeteria. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. The theme for this year’s banquet is Bloom where you are planted…Grow Your Community. Members are asked to bring a favorite side…
Read MoreUnofficial Election Results: Loftin New Ava Mayor, Stanifer and Johnson Win Ava School Board Race
By Michael Boyink [email protected] Ava and Douglas County residents turned out at the polls yesterday and elected a new city mayor and several school board members. Even though the sun was shining and spring temperatures cooperated throughout the day, voter turnout was low. With 7,863 registered voters in Douglas County, only 1,113 ballots were cast. …
Read MoreStorm Sirens To Be Tested On April 10
The Ava / Douglas County Emergency Management office will be testing the storm alert sirens on Wednesday, April 10, at 10 a.m. If severe weather should occur on that day, the testing of the system will be rescheduled for May.
Read MoreOzark Mountains Living Online Magazine to Host Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
The Ava Lions Club at 309 N Jefferson Street in Ava is the location for the April Ava Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The event happens on Tuesday, April 9th at 12PM. This month’s host is Ozarks Mountains Living Online Magazine. Attendees will enjoy Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Rolls, and Rocky…
Read MoreThompson Admits Felony Conviction, Withdraws from Ava Mayor Race
By Michael Boyink [email protected] On Saturday, March 23, in an interview with the Springfield News Leader, Ava resident Robert Kenneth Thompson admitted to a prior felony conviction. The offense occurred in Florida in 1996 when Thompson left the scene of an accident that had injuries. In the article, he also admitted to multiple DWI offenses…
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