Douglas County
Associate Court Day Proceedings for Jan. 17
During Judge Bock’s Associate Court Day docket on Thursday, Jan. 17, there was a total of 75 cases on the docket. There were 44 misdemeanor cases, three infractions and 28 felony cases. There were two misdemeanor guilty pleas and there were seven failure to appear warrants issued. Two cases waived preliminary hearing and are now…
Read MoreCommission Awards Contracts for Southeast District Projects
SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on Jan. 10. Awarded contracts include pavement improvements and bridge replacements. Contracts include the following: A $5,486,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Co., for pavement improvements on the following routes in Texas County: • Route 63…
Read MoreReport on Jan. 8 Law Day Proceedings
From the Office of the Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney During a large Circuit Court Law Day on January 8, 2019, the following individuals were sentenced to the Department of Corrections. Chad E. Bartels, 43, Ava, was sentenced to 120 days in prison for possession of methamphetamine after he admitted to violating his probation. Bartels…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has answered 162 Calls for Service since January 1st, 2019 and Arrested and Booked 21 into the Douglas County Jail. Currently there are 35 in the Douglas County Jail. On December 30, 2018, Deputy Roberts assisted Missouri State Highway Patrol with a traffic stop which resulted in the arrest of…
Read MoreUpdate: Local Effects of Federal Government Shutdown
By Michael Boyink Here’s a rundown on how the ongoing Federal Government Shutdown is affecting Ava and Douglas County. We’ll update each week as the shutdown continues. (Editor’s Note: The information below was accurate when we went to press, but could change at any moment.) • SNAP (Foodstamps): Alert! The State of Missouri Department of…
Read MoreFederal Government Shutdown Impacts Ava
The effects of the recent Federal Government shutdown are beginning to be felt here in Ava. While most agencies and services continue to function normally, some federal offices are completely closed. Here’s a rundown of how the shutdown is impacting our area. (Editor’s Note: The government shutdown is still unfolding. The information below was…
Read MoreNew Year, New Oath
Douglas County Officials Sworn-In Elected officials were sworn-in to office Monday, Dec. 31, at the Douglas County Courthouse. In a brief ceremony inside courtroom one, hands were raised as Douglas County Clerk Karry Davis performed the ceremony, followed by her own oath affirmed by Associate Circuit Judge Elizabeth Bock. Serving in 2019 is Presiding Commissioner…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
During the week of Dec. 11 to Dec. 18, 2018, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received and answered 98 Calls for Service and Arrested and Booked 21 individuals into the Douglas County Jail. Currently, there are 36 individuals in the Douglas County Jail. On Dec. 12, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office set up surveillance near…
Read MoreNew Year’s Day Will Be Recognized Here
New Year’s Day will be observed next week, with many businesses, state and federal agencies closing for the day. In observance of New Year’s Day, offices of the Douglas County Herald will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1, but will re-open Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. Submissions for publication that week must reach our…
Read MoreTraditions: A Singleton Christmas
By Karen Singleton Heatherly As I think about writing this article, I am filled with so many emotions, that it will be hard to put into words how I feel about this Tradition our family started over 50 some years ago. The children of Clarence and Doris Singleton have made it a tradition to set…
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