City of Ava
Preliminary Hearing Set for Case Against Ava Teacher
By Jason Hoekema An Ava Elementary School teacher’s attorney, Joseph Passanise made an appearance on behalf of his client, Doris Chunn, on Tuesday, December 4, at the Douglas County Courthouse in Ava, Missouri. The special-education teacher allegedly “brandished a firearm and threatened a neighbor,” on Oct. 11 according to an Ava Police Department press release.…
Read MoreAmbulance District To Host Chamber Luncheon Tuesday
The Ava Ambulance District is the host of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 12 noon. The meeting will be held at the EMS facility (ambulance shed) in Ava, which is located at 1412 Prince Street, in Ava. Mark Alexander, Administrator, Cox Paramedics and Director…
Read MoreActivity Report From The Ava Police Dept.
Reggie Johnson, Chief Phone 417-683-2900–Answered 24 Hours a Day Calls By Type November 25 – December 1 Alarm – 2 Animal Call – 3 Agency Assist – 10 Check Building – 16 Check Person – 1 Check Vehicle – 2 Check Well-Being – 1 C&I Driver – 1 Civil – 1 Community Policing – 3 Disturbances, General –…
Read MoreFirst Year’s Success Celebrated at The Barn
Activity Report – From The Ava Police Dept.
Reggie Johnson, Chief Phone 417-683-2900, Answered 24 Hours a Day Calls By Type November 18 – November 24 Abandoned Vehicle – 1 Alarm – 1 Animal Call – 1 Agency Assist -5 Assist Person – 1 Check Building – 9 Check Person – 1 Check Vehicle – 4 Check Well-Being – 1 Civil – 1 Community Policing – 3…
Read MoreCity Council Hires New Police Officer
The Ava Board of Aldermen held a closed session meeting Tuesday, Nov. 27. During the session, council voted to hire Noah Reese, of Marshfield, Mo. as a new officer for the Ava Police Department. Reese is a graduate of the law enforcement academy at Drury University, and has attended OTC where his course of study…
Read MoreCandidate Filing for Spring Election Opens Dec. 11
Candidate filing for the General Municipal Election to be held on April 2, is set to begin on Tuesday, Dec. 11. And, for those who have not registered to vote, registration is open through March 6, 2019. In the Ava R-I School District, two candidates will be elected to serve on the Board of Education,…
Read MoreSeveral Key Factors Contribute to “Change Failure”
By David Burton, Civic Communications Specialist University of Missouri Extension SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Change is a popular word but why does change so often fail? David Burton, county engagement specialist in community development with University of Missouri Extension, says there are several key factors for “change failure.” “There are certain things organizations and companies need…
Read MoreActivity Report – From The Ava Police Dept.
Reggie Johnson, Chief Phone 417-683-2900 – Answered 24 Hours a Day Calls By Type November 11 – November 17 Abandoned Vehicle – 1 Alarm – 4 Animal Call – 6 Agency Assist – 5 Check Building – 13 Check Person – 8 Check Vehicle – 1 Check Well-Being – 2 Community Policing – 6 Disturbances, Domestic – 2 General…
Read MoreMayor Signs American Indian Heritage Month Proclamation
Pictured left to right: Merl Pierson, Marjorie Pierson, Sandra Walker, Rebecca ODell, Mayor David Norman, Janet Ariciu, Cinita Brown, and Nina Carter.
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