City of Ava
Fourth of July Extravaganza Friday at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare
Spectacular fireworks, food and community are just a few of the many offerings available Friday, June 29, when Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center and Rehab is host to the 33rd annual Fourth of July celebration. The opening ceremony will begin at 5:45 p.m., with entertainment kicking off at six o’clock. Please remember to…
Read MoreCity Council Hires New Police Officer; Contract for School Resource Officer Being Considered
Mayor David Norman reviewed the proposed school resource officer contract with city councilmen Tuesday evening, as the original document had been changed to reflect editing revisions previously discussed between Ava R-I Superintendent Dr. Jason Dial, and city officials. The contract stipulates the resource officer will work for the City of Ava, with hiring facilitated by…
Read MoreFire Hydrant Report 5.17.2018
Max reporting for duty as the Douglas County Herald’s newest reporter. I haven’t been in the office much, as I’ve been sniffing around Ava, just looking for the next hot topic to take a bite at and getting myself well groomed as this is official business. My tail was in the “full wagging” position as…
Read MoreSome MDC Accesses Remain Closed Due to Flood Damage
Progress being made in re-opening flood-damaged accesses, but work still remains WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff wants to remind fall floaters and anglers to check on the status of MDC river accesses before heading out on a canoe trip or an evening of gigging. More than 184 MDC accesses and…
Read MoreDon’t Fall Victim to Lottery Scams
A recent scam is prompting the Missouri Lottery to issue a warning for everyone to be weary of situations that seem too good to be true. The scheme involved a scammer posing as a lottery official and calling an individual claiming they had won a large Mega Millions prize. In order to claim the prize,…
Read MoreAG Hawley Investigates Equifax, Calls on Company to Stop Selling Products to Breach Victims
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley today announced that his office is investigating Equifax, in concert with other state attorneys general. The state attorneys general launched their investigation shortly following Equifax’s disclosure of the breach of consumer files earlier this summer. “My office is working aggressively to protect the interests of Missourians in…
Read MoreScratch This Off His Bucket List
William J. Banks, of Squires, is shown here driving his antique John Deere “B” tractor across the Mackinac Bridge in the 10th annual antique tractor bridge crossing on Sept. 8. There were over 1,500 tractors in this year’s crossing. His small group of 300 tractors also participated in the Mackinaw City, Mich., parade of tractors.…
Read MoreNew Sewer Line Installed on East Washington Ave.
City Utilities workers have been busy replacing a sewer line along East Washington Ave. in front of the Ava Art Gallery. After laying the new sewer line, workers also had to reconstruct a storm drain that runs under Washington Ave. (Highway 14) just west of the Herald Office.
Read MoreLibrary Will Be Closed Next Week To Upgrade System
The Douglas County Public Library will be moving to a new automation system next month and will be receiving training on the new system next week. Therefore, the library will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 26 and 27. The library will reopen with regular hours on Thursday, Sept. 28.
Read MoreDavid and Mary Kay Davidson Pilots Lounge
Following the ceremony last week to officially declare the Ava Airport open, Ava Mayor David Norman (left) and members of the Ava AViAtion Club caught David and Mary Kay Davidson (standing center) completely off-guard by revealing a new sign, designating the office area and lounge the “David and Mary Kay Davidson Pilots Lounge.” Through efforts…
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