City of Ava
Engelhardt, Norman Take Positions on City Council
The Ava Board of Aldermen convened for their regular meeting Tuesday evening, and to administer the oath of office to candidates Ric Engelhardt and David Norman, who were elected to serve as councilmen representing the east and west ward, respectively. Council members also adopted an ordinance accepting the election and ballot counts, as follows: east…
Read MoreEngelhardt Retains Council Seat In Only Contested Race Tuesday
With only one contested race in the county for Tuesday’s municipal and school elections, the voter turnout was exceptionally low. In the East Ward of the City of Ava, incumbent council member Ric Engelhardt held off challenger Bonnie Evans to keep his seat at the council table. Engelhardt received 48 votes to Evans’ 29. David…
Read MoreCrash at Jct. 5 & Y Sends One to Hospital
An Ava man was taken to the hospital last Wednesday morning following a crash at the intersection of Highways 5 and Y in Ava. Ava Police said Herman B. Prock, 76, of Ava, was southbound on Highway 5 in a 1996 Chevrolet Lumina and was hit in the side by a westbound pickup driven by…
Read MoreMunicipal, School Elections Will Be Held Tuesday
Next Tuesday, April 3, is municipal and school election day across the state. But in Douglas County, there are few ballot issues to be decided. In the City of Ava, voters will elect two members to the City Council. In the East Ward of the city incumbent Ric Engelhardt is being challenged by Bonnie Evans.…
Read MoreCofC Dickison Award Goes to Don Pinckney
The annual Membership and Awards Banquet of the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce was held last Saturday night at Ava Victory Academy. In addition to the meal and presentation of special awards, the evening included judging of the best dessert, casserole and vegetable; and the selection of the best costume keeping with the “Flashback to…
Read MoreNet Metering Policy Adopted; Council Recognizes Lovan
By Sue Curry Jones Concluding ten years of service as representative for the west ward, councilwoman Judy Lovan fulfilled her last duty as an elected official Tuesday evening. During the meeting, Lovan was recognized by City Clerk Marilyn Alms who presented the outgoing councilwoman with a plaque noting five terms of service to residents of…
Read MoreWoman Arrested For Drug Activity Near School
Ava Police, with assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, obtained and served a search warrant on March 9 which led to the arrest of an Ava woman. Ava Police Chief Reggie Johnson said Cheryl A. Holloway, 49, was arrested for distribution near a school and government assisted housing.…
Read MoreCouncil To Continue Sidewalk Improvement Project, Accepts Bid From Monett Firm
City officials convened Tuesday evening to news that the City of Ava had received a higher than usual evaluation rating from MIRMA (Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association) during a recent assessment from the firm, and on-site visit. In past years, the City of Ava has placed well in the rating system, as MIRMA assessments have…
Read MoreBreaking Our Own Rule
Should there be a price to pay for voicing an opinion and speaking out? By Sue Curry Jones Last week our newspaper ran an anonymous ad submitted by a group of parents who are concerned about actions of the Ava School Board. The ad posed questions about recent budget decisions and expressed concerns about pending…
Read MorePolicy in Place For Opening Storm Shelter
With the spring storm season seemingly starting earlier than usual this year, and with several deadly tornadoes already reported in Missouri and adjoining states, plans are in place for opening the FEMA storm shelter at Ava High School. Billy Long, Emergency Management director for Ava and Douglas County, said he and other emergency response personnel…
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