City of Ava

By Sue Curry Jones On Tuesday Ava Aldermen gave approval to revising three zoning designations as requested by the planning and zoning commission. During the meeting, council also re-adopted the declaration policy conflict of interest statement, a standard formality. In addition, council amended city rules and guidelines on residential vegetation, and mowing standards. The rezoning…

Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer Troop G, Willow Springs, announces that Troop G will be participating in enforcement operations throughout the Labor Day weekend. The objective of these operations is to promote safety and reduce traffic crashes. Throughout the holiday weekend, troopers within Troop G and throughout the state will be participating in Operation…

Marie Bristol will present “150 Years of Laura Ingalls Wilder” on Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Douglas County Public Library. The program will be held at 7 p.m. Laura Ingalls Wilder is well-known for her Little House on the Prairie series of books released from 1932 to 1943 about her childhood in a settler and…

JEFFERSON CITY – Choosing to drive impaired, or ride with someone who is, is not worth the risk – this is real life, and once something goes wrong, it can’t be taken back. Last year, statewide law enforce-ment made 308 DWI arrests during the impaired driving campaign. There were 189 agencies statewide that participated in…

Bosom Buddies is a local breastfeeding support group. We encourage all moms to attend, most importantly, pregnant moms. As a mother-to-be it is important to be aware of what is best for your baby and your family. When Bosom Buddies get together we discuss all aspects of motherhood, especially breastfeeding. We exchange great tips and…

An Ava teenager suffered moderate injuries in a one-car crash in Ozark County on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Cheyenne D. Potter, 19, was traveling south on Highway 95, one mile north of Souder in Ozark County when she lost control of her 2010 Ford Fusion. The car ran off the…

The Ava Citizen’s Action League, with help from the City of Ava, erected a new sign for the Independent Copy Center on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Owner Nancy Hawk and L&B Sign selected the sign’s design. The new sign is another step toward improving the appearance of the Ava square. ACAL, a not-for-profit organization, is dedicated…

The Ava License Bureau will be closed Aug. 21-25 for vacation. If you have need of the services of the Ava License Office this month you will need to plan around these dates.  

The recently-formed Ava FFA Booster Club is excited to announce that the 1st annual Ava FFA Booster Club Auction & Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the silent auction, and dinner will be served at 7 o’clock. A live auction will begin once dinner is served. The…