City of Ava
Mayor Updates City Council on Projects–Recycling, Property Cleanup Still Listed
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, March 22 for an update and review of several topics. Those present for the meeting were Mayor David Norman, councilmen Stan Lovan, Leon Harris, Burrely Loftin and Keith Jones. Also present were Administrative Director Peggy Porter, City Clerk Suzanne Welsh and City Attorney…
Read MoreCouple Arrested For Drugs At Residence In Ava Neighborhood
On Feb. 17, the Ava Police Department received information from Ozark County Sheriff Darrin Reed regarding possible drug activity at an Ava residence. Sheriff Reed said a male subject was arrested in Ozark County for drug activity, and information received by the officers indicated a possible tie to Ava. Ava Police Chief Reggie Johnson, Sgt.…
Read MoreOvernight Snowfall Tuesday Night
Those who got up early Wednesday morning saw that the Ava are received a light accumulation of snow overnight. Heavy snow began falling after 11 p.m. Tuesday, but with the ground still warm from several days of springlike temperatures and the air temperature remaining above freezing, the snow did not last long. This picture taken…
Read MoreCity Council Holds Tuesday Meeting
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen and city officials convened this week on Tuesday, Feb. 23, for a business meeting. Councilmen present were Stan Lovan, Leon Harris, Burrely Loftin and Keith Jones. In closed session, the board voted to hire Brad Evans to oversee the summer baseball league at the City Park. …
Read MoreFire Friday Night Destroys Finish Shop of Lakey’s Custom Cabinets
“Tell the people we’re still open for business,” was the word from Gary Lakey Monday after a building occupied by the finish shop of Lakey’s Custom Cabinets was destroyed by fire Friday night. The metal building located on the Sentinel property in the Industrial Park in north Ava was used for finishing cabinets and for…
Read MoreMotorists Injured in Crash at Hwy. 5 & 14 Intersection in Ava Sunday Afternoon
Three people were transported by ambulance from the scene of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highways 5 and 14 in Ava last Sunday afternoon. Ava Police reported that the crash occurred at 4:50 p.m. when one car made a left turn into the path of an oncoming vehicle on Highway 5. Cpl. David…
Read MoreCity Council Holds Feb. 9 Meeting
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen convened Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 5:00 p.m. for a regular business meeting. Councilmen present were Stan Lovan, Leon Harris, Burrely Loftin and Keith Jones. Administrative Director Peggy Porter reported January month-end balances had decreased as expected, noting two large payments were due in January 2016. Loan…
Read MoreAva City Council 2-10-2016
City of Ava Announces Planned Power Outage
On Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at 11:59 p.m., the power will be shut off for scheduled maintenance between Sho-Me Power Electric and the City of Ava. The outage is scheduled to last approximately one-hour, with power being returned to customers around 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning, Feb. 7, 2016. For additional questions, please contact City Hall…
Read MoreCity Audit Deemed Clean; New City Hall In Service
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen and Mayor David Norman convened on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 5:00 p.m. for the first business session in the new City Hall on South Jefferson Street, in Ava. Aldermen attending were Stan Lovan, Leon Harris, Burrely Loftin and Keith Jones. First on the agenda, Jennifer Schatzer,…
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