Douglas County
Defendants Sentenced To Prison
During Circuit Law Day on May 5, four defendants were sentenced to the Missouri Department of Corrections, according to information released this week by the office of Prosecuting Attorney Chris Wade. Gregory A. Teague, 27, of Springfield, was sentenced to four years in the Department of Corrections for burglary, 2nd degree, and four years for…
Read MoreDouglas County Rte. W Will Be Reduced for Storm Debris Cleanup
WILLOW SPRINGS – Route W in Douglas County will be reduced to one lane while Missouri Department of Transportation crews clean up storm debris next week. This section of road is located from Route 95 to County Road 246. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, May 11, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., as MoDOT workers clean storm damage from…
Read MoreAva Puppies Rescued
The three abandoned puppies, were early morning passengers on a small aircraft, leaving Ava to find a new home in Omaha, Nebraska, last Thursday. The puppies were flown by Pilots N Paws, a non-profit organization that assists with the transportation of animals. Jim Bordoni, a pilot from Kansas City, Mo., landed his plane at the…
Read MoreLocal Treatment Court Celebrates Success
AVA – The 44th Judicial Circuit Treatment Court Program, consisting of programs in Douglas, Ozark, and Wright counties, celebrated the 15th anniversary of its Adult Treatment Court Programs. The Missouri Association of Drug Court Professionals (MADCP) recognized the court for its success Tuesday, March 24, at the association’s annual conference at Tan-Tar-A in Osage Beach. “We…
Read MoreAmbulance Board Installs New Member
Teresa Tost, pictured at right above, was installed last Thursday night as the newest member of the Ava Area Ambulance District board of directors. Daryel Armour, pictured at left, was re-elected to the board on April 7. Armour represents District #1 on the board. Tost represents District #4 and succeeds Jim Stafford who did not…
Read MoreDouglas/Ozark Counties RTA Met March 10, 2015
The Douglas and Ozark Counties Retired Teachers and Other School Personnel met for breakfast Tuesday, March 10 at Autumn’s Café. Those present for this meeting were, Caryl Feiler, Julane Williams, Norma Stillings, Betty Moore, Kay Transano, Marie Bristol, Colleen Lakey, Ruth Evans, Ida Mae Huse, Jenny Billings, Jane Elder, and guest, Nina Carter. Marie Bristol…
Read MoreCounty Opens Bids On Road Equipment
The Douglas County Commission opened bids last Thursday morning on blades and culvert pipes, and awarded the contract to the low bidder on each. The blades were quoted as follows: Viebrock quoted single bevel blades at $10,779.30, and double bevel blades at $10,469.90. Fabick Cat quoted blades at $10,572.30; Murphy Tractor & Equipment, $9,819; and…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report – 3.5.2015
During the week of Feb. 23 through March 1, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office answered 106 Calls for Service, arrested and booked 27 into the Douglas County Jail. On Wednesday, Feb. 25, after an almost year-long operation conducted by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF), numerous subjects were…
Read MoreMore Than 20 Arrests Made In Major Sting Operation
A total of 24 individuals are charged this week in a sting operation that was concluded on Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Douglas County. Sheriff Chris Degase said the arrests resulted from nearly a year-long operation by the sheriff’s department, the South Central Drug Task Force, and numerous other agencies. Forty-one officers from sheriff’s departments in…
Read MoreFoundation Supports Goodhope Fire Dept.
The Douglas County Community Foundation presented Goodhope Fire Department with a check for $750 Tuesday evening. Nina Carter (second from right), president of the fire department board, said the money will be used to purchase a generator for the department. Foundation board members pictured from left are Jennifer Horn, Janice Lorrain and Betty Ridenour (at…
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