Douglas County
Douglas Co. Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
During the week of August 6 to August 13, 2018, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has had 104 calls for service and has arrested and booked 19 into the Douglas County jail. Currently, 16 inmates are in the Douglas County Jail. On August 10, 2018, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant on the…
Read MoreExtensive Damage at Country Club as Strong Storms Move Through Friday Evening
Excessively hard rain and wind hit the Ava Country Club Friday night, August 10, around 7:15 p.m., with considerable damage occurring near the clubhouse. On the northeast side of the clubhouse, thirteen golf shed units were picked up and completely destroyed, as the units were splintered across the hillside. In the parking lot, in front…
Read MoreGarner’s Vegetables Win Awards at Ozark Empire Fair
Ozark Empire Fair Entries Rayonna Garner, above, had several successful entries in the Ozark Empire Fair this year. Rayonna is a sophomore at Ava High School and member of the local Future Farmers of America chapter. Her vegetable entries were awarded four blue ribbons and one white. Along with FFA, she is also a member…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Labor Files Motion for Temporary Restraining Order And Preliminary Injunction Against Agriculture Employer
KENNET, MO – The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a complaint and a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri to enjoin defendant Marin J. Corp. from violating its obligations concerning its employment of H-2A temporary agriculture workers under the H-2A…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report 8.9.18
During the week of July 30 to August 5, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received and answered 92 Calls for Service and Booked and Arrested 16 individuals into the Douglas County Jail. There are currently 28 inmates in the jail at this time. Of these 28, the Jail staff took 18 to be seen in…
Read MoreVoter Turnout for Douglas County Election Higher Than Expected
The unofficial results of the August 7 Primary Election have been tallied and according to the total number of ballots cast, voter turnout was much higher than expected. The ballot count shows 33.60 percent of registered voters voiced their opinions yesterday. According to the election summary report provided by the County Clerk’s office, in…
Read MoreCalendar Of Events 8.9.18
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. * * * The Do. Co. Foxtrotting Horse Breeders Assn. will host a trail ride on Wed., August 15th at 9:00 a.m. at Turkey…
Read MoreRoute 14 in Douglas County Reduced for Bridge Maintenance
WILLOW SPRINGS – Route 14 in Douglas County will be reduced to one lane as contractor crews perform bridge maintenance. The bridge over Fox Creek is located between County Road 343 and Route 95. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, August 13 through Friday, August 17 from 6 a.m to 6…
Read MoreMOCH Health Fair
Missouri Ozarks Community Health (MOCH) sponsored a Health Fair at the MOCH Wellness Center on Saturday, August 4. The event offered family portraits, sports physicals, childhood immunizations, dental screenings, toothbrush kits, hair cuts and more. There were also fun games for kids, food and snow cones, as well as several local health agencies. MOCH is…
Read MoreAva Art Guild Quilt Show and Pastel Workshop
The Ava Art Guild will have a busy month with a Quilt Show and Soft Pastel workshop. But these activities are inside with air conditioning so it is a good way to spend some time. Come and browse the quilt show to see some beautiful quilts made by local artists. Always wanted to try…
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