Douglas County
Back-to-School Give-Away Gets Students Prepared
The Back-to-School Give-Away was held during the evening on Friday, August 3, at the MOCH Wellness Center gym. A variety of school supplies, backpacks and other necessities were available for families free of charge.
Read MoreAva Country Club Thursday Night Cat and Dog League
Results of the Thursday, August 2, Cat and Dog Scramble league at the Ava Country Club are as follows with Week 14 scores: JR & Betty Braden started the evening off with a blast with six straight birdies to record a score of 30. JR & Betty Braden, 30; Joe & Marla Yeager, 34;…
Read MoreAva Rural To Host Business Meeting, Dinner August 10 8.9.18
The Annual Business Meeting of the Ava Rural Fire Department is being held on Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Mt. Zion Station at 6:00 p.m. at which time there will be a Hamburger & Hot Dog Dinner following the business meeting. If you are not a member of the Ava Rural Fire Department you…
Read MoreStudents Go Back to School As Area Schools Start Classes Next Week. 8.9.18
The first day of school most generally brings mixed emotions for everyone involved –– students parents, teachers and administrators, and this 2018-19 year is likely to bring the same level of anxiety and anticipation. Education and the learning focus have drastically changed since the days when we would hear children sing –– School days,…
Read MoreDouglas County Veterans Memorial Association Busy Planning for The Wall to Arrive Here in September
By Larry Morrison The Douglas County Veterans are working at a frantic pace with activities and putting plans in place to host this huge national event. The Wall That Heals will be coming to Ava in September. Ava is the only location in Missouri and Arkansas to host The Wall in 2018. “Hosting…
Read MoreLions Club Run/Walk
The Lions Club Run on Saturday was enjoyed by adults, as well as youths and furry friends. The run started and ended at the Trinity Lutheran Church, just off the Industrial Park Road, north of Ava.
Read MoreJury Finds James Lee Aborn Not Guilty on All Charges
Not guilty on all four counts was the verdict announced last week in the second-degree murder trial of James Lee Aborn, of Ava, who was charged in the shooting death of his brother, John Aborn, age 56. On Thursday, June 21, midday, after nearly three hours of deliberation, a Douglas County jury acquitted Lee…
Read MoreLocal Fire Departments Receive Funds for Protective Gear
Douglas County has recently been awarded a regional grant for personal protective equipment (PPE), items also called turnout gear for area volunteer fire departments. Seven county departments are recipients of the award through the Douglas County Missouri Fire Chief’s Association, with Eastern Douglas County Volunteer Fire Department acting as host department. The seven county departments…
Read MoreAva Ambulance Expands With New Building
Submitted by Keith Moore After months of bidding, rejecting bids, rebidding and negotiating contracts, the Ava Area Ambulance District began construction this week on an addition to the existing ambulance station at 1412 Prince Street in Ava. The new building will consist of a large meeting room to be used for employee training as well…
Read MorePrescribed Fire to Take Place Along Glade Top Trail
As weather allows, the Mark Twain National Forest will be conducting 654 acres of prescribed fire along the Glade Top Trail (between the Caney Picnic Area on the western end and Arkansas View on the eastern end) on the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs (ACW) Ranger District. The prescribed fire project is named Watershed Prescribed Fire after the…
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