City of Ava
Councilmen Facilitate Conference Call With DNR, and Convene Special Council Session On Tuesday
On Thursday, August 14, City Councilmen Burrely Loftin and Keith Jones, and Ava Mayor Eddie Maggard facilitated a conference call with representatives from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The purpose of the teleconferencing session was to directly discuss with DNR the problems and contamination issues with Well No. 7, south of Ava. At that…
Read MoreCHART Hosts Luncheon Meeting of Ava Area Chamber of Commerce
Douglas County Community Health Assistance Resources Team (CHART) and Interagency Council hosted the August luncheon meeting of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. Nina Carter, president of CHART, gave an overview of the organization’s purpose, including the mission statement of CHART: “Douglas County CHART and Interagency Council is dedicated to assisting Douglas County…
Read MoreNew “Welcome to Ava” Sign Is In Place
The board of directors of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce met in front of the new “Welcome to Ava” sign at the junction of Highways 5 and 14 Tuesday afternoon prior to their monthly board meeting. Board members pictured from left are Richard Sturgeon, Judy Shields, Amy Porter, Betty Ridenour, Jayma Potter, Glenda Little,…
Read MoreCouncil Revisits Chlorination, Asks For Meeting with DNR
Updated Friday Aug. 15th 2014: Complete Audio of the conference call with Department of Natural Resources on August 14th, 2014 Editor’s Note: As the Herald goes to press late Wednesday afternoon, the City of Ava posted the following announcement: Notice is hereby given that the Ava Board of Aldermen will conduct a special meeting…
Read MoreDouglas Co. Results – Stillings Defeats Pueppke, Bock Back
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Read MoreWreck Results in Minor Injuries
The driver of the Chevrolet Tahoe shown above was taken to the hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries Tuesday morning after the vehicle was struck at the intersection of North Jefferson and NE 5th Ave. by the truck also shown in the picture. Ava Police said Shellie Marler, 36, of Oldfield, was northbound…
Read MoreCarnival Adds to Excitement to Douglas County Fair
Marriott Amusements provided the carnival for the Douglas County Fair last Friday and Saturday, and fair officials were very pleased with the wholesome, family-oriented entertainment provided. Some of the rides and activities provided are shown above in the series of pictures snapped by a Herald photographer on a walk around the midway.
Read MoreLeaving Council No Option –– City Must Chlorinate Wells
By Sue Curry Jones With the absence of Mayor Eddie Maggard, Ava Board of Aldermen convened Tuesday afternoon with East Ward Alderman and board president, Burrely Loftin, facilitating the lengthy meeting. Aldermen Keith Jones, David Norman and Bill Long were present for the session. The final status of well No. 7, the new well located…
Read More2014 DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE SALE
NOTICE OF 2014 DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE SALE I, Laura Stillings, Collector, within and for Douglas County, Missouri, hereby give notice as provided in Section 140.170 of the 2000 Missouri revised statutes that I shall offer for sale the hereinafter described lots and lands as may be necessary to discharge the taxes, interest and charges…
Read MoreLocal Shoplifter Linked to Crimes In Other Areas
A shoplifter arrested at a local store Friday afternoon has been linked to thefts in Branson and possibly other areas. The Ava Police department was contacted at about 3:30 Friday afternoon by the owner of Curtis’ Department Store in Ava regarding a shoplifter. David Quackenbush informed Cpl. Tim Stuart that he had observed a female…
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