City of Ava
Airport Naming Honors Ava Son, Vice Admiral William I. Martin
State Representative Lyle Rowland, left, and State Representative-elect Carla Eslinger, right, attended the sign dedication at the Bill Martin Municipal Airport on Saturday, Oct. 20. Rep. Rowland and Eslinger are visiting with Mayor David Norman, center.
Read MoreCity Council Holds Brief Meeting
The Ava Board of Aldermen recognized a request from David Davidson, manager of the Ava Bill Martin Memorial Airport, to consider additional improvements to the airport so the facility can accommodate larger aircraft. According to Davidson’s letter, if the airport were to start planning toward becoming a National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) it…
Read MoreBill Martin Municipal Airport Sign Dedication
(Ava, MO) – The Ava Bill Martin Memorial Airport sign dedication ceremony was held on Saturday, Oct. 20, with many family members of the former U.S. Navy Vice Admiral in attendance for the special event. The airport is named in honor of Vice Admiral William I. Martin, who grew up in Ava, and graduated…
Read MoreFall Soccer Scores & Tournament Schedule
Ava Parks & Rec All players must wear team shirt and shin guards on game day. Cancellation Line 417-683-PARK (7275); For Text Alerts from the Park sign up at douglascountyherald.com; or watch Ava Parks Facebook page for cancellations. Tournaments for U-6, U-8, U-10, and U-14 are Saturday, October 27. Any ties – shootouts may result…
Read MoreAva Disc Golf Results
Fall League Week 6 With six more weeks of competition to go, the Ava Disc Golf Fall League competitors have just enough time to make a play for the high score. Marshall has had the lead average since Week 1, but some competitors are gaining. Stay tuned. For more information, call Mark at 417-683-2744. Results…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Activity Report
During the week of October 12, to October 21, 2018, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has received and answered 120 Calls for Service. Douglas County has arrested and booked 15 individuals into the Douglas County Jail. Currently, there are 21 inmates in the Douglas County Jail. On October 12, 2018, Sheriff Degase made a traffic…
Read MoreActivity Report From The Ava Police Dept.
Reggie Johnson, Chief Phone 417-683-2900, Answered 24 Hours a Day Calls By Type Oct. 14 – 20, 2018 Alarm – 1 Animal Call – 6 Assist Agency – 5 Assist Agency (Medical) – 1 Check Building – 27 Check Person – 7 Check Vehicle – 5 Check Well-Being – 2 C&I Driver – 1 Community Policing – 8 Disturbance,…
Read MoreLions Club Dons a Refreshing Sign
The Ava Lion’s Club organization purchased and placed a new sign outside their building on Jefferson Street last week.
Read MoreGreat Southern Hosts Chamber Luncheon
Last Tuesday, Great Southern Bank hosted the monthly Chamber of Commerce Luncheon for the month of October with Vacarro’s in Mansfield catering. Pictured above serving: Alyssa Murray-Brown, Banking Center Manager of Great Southern Bank in Ava; Stephanie Sweet, Residential Lender of Great Southern Bank in Springfield; Denie Patrick, Assistant Director of Retail Banking of Great…
Read MoreCity Hall Recognizes Head Start
Children from the local Head Start and Early Head Start programs were recognized last Friday with a special proclamation from the City of Ava. Mayor David Norman (clown) is shown above presenting the proclamation to Betsy Alaimo, center manager and director of the Douglas County Head Start facility. Personnel standing with Norman and Alaimo are,…
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