Douglas County
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Gainesville Man Seriously Injured In Wreck at Squires
A Gainesville man suffered serious injuries in a two vehicle crash south of Ava at Squires last Thursday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported Richard L. Rife, 51, of Gainesville, was traveling south on Highway 5 and swerved in an attempt to avoid a car that pulled into the intersection at Route JJ. The…
Read MoreDead Man Identified At Roger Steward, 56
Authorities have identified the body found July 3 in Ava as that of Roger Steward, 56. Through tattoos, scars and fingerprints, positive identification was made in Springfield last Friday where an autopsy was conducted. The badly decomposed body was found near Heart of the Hills Food Harvest on the afternoon of July 3 when a…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
During the week of July 1 to July 7 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has received and answered 114 Calls for Service. Through those calls we have arrested and booked in 22 individuals into the Douglas County Jail and currently we have 31 in custody with 1 being housed in Ozark County. On July 1…
Read MoreCourt Orders Prison Sentences At July Law Day Tuesday
During Law Day in Douglas County on July 11, several individuals were sentenced to the Department of Corrections. The following information comes from the office of Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Wade. James “Rusty” Frye, 53, Ava, was sentenced to 15 years for possession of controlled substance. Frye was ordered to complete the 120 day…
Read MoreDouglas County Fair Friday and Saturday
The Douglas County Fair will be held this Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15, with lots of activities and fun crammed into the two days. The theme of this year’s fair is “Country Scenes and Chidren’s Dreams.” A number of special events are scheduled, with the concluding event being the ever-popular Saturday Night Smash-Up…
Read MoreVFW Thanks Copeland for Contribution
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5993 met Tuesday morning with employees of Ava’s Emerson/Copeland plant to express appreciation for a “generous and unsolicited” contribution, according to VFW Commander Scott Huffman. Especially recognized was employee Nancy Crain who spearheads the plant’s effort to support our military and to recognize veterans. Pictured from left are…
Read MoreArea Fire Departments Approved For $230,000 In Protective Gear
Seven fire departments of Douglas and Ozark counties that serve residents of Douglas County have been approved for a regional grant that will provide the departments with much-needed equipment. The Douglas County Missouri Fire Chief’s Association is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a regional Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for $230,477 to be…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
During the week of June 17 to June 23, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has answered 93 Calls for Service and 29 individuals have been arrested and booked into our jail. On Monday June 20, Deputy Wallace made a traffic stop on East 14 that resulted in a subject being arrested for possession of a…
Read MoreHelp Remains After Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Douglas County
JEFFERSON CITY – The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Douglas County in the city of Ava opened last Thursday morning and closed at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27. But survivors of the 2017 flooding and severe storms will still be able to get help with just a phone call. Many of the services available at…
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