Douglas County
BOOKS-N-BITS From the Douglas County Public Library
If you are still looking for income tax forms, the Douglas County Public Library has copies of federal forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ. We also have a set of reproducible forms from which we can make photo copies of several other federal income tax forms, or you may download tax forms from the IRS website at…
Read MoreSparta Man Arrested Following Pursuit In Ongo Area of County
A Sparta man was taken into custody Sunday in the Ongo area of western Douglas County following a pursuit by Douglas County officers. Sheriff Chris Degase said Daren Allen, 26, was turned over to Christian County on their warrants, and also faces pending charges in Douglas County. On Sunday, Feb. 22, the Douglas County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
During the week of Feb. 9 through Feb. 15, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office answered 82 Calls for Service, and arrested and booked 14 into the Douglas County Jail. During the week of Feb. 16-22 the Sheriff’s Office answered 82 Calls for Service, and arrested and booked five into the jail. The Douglas County Sheriff’s…
Read MoreVFW Auxiliary Continues To Serve Community
Ladies of VFW Auxiliary Post 5993 want the community to know the organization remains active and intact, despite recent happenings involving the VFW Post. Because of the impasse between the VFW and the newly-formed Douglas County Veterans Memorial Association the Auxiliary is not allowed to meet at the location on West Washington Ave. The Auxiliary will…
Read MoreAccording to National Editorial Writers Community Newspapers Continue to Maintain Credibility
A response to a recent email: By Sue Curry Jones In an editorial column, appearing recently in USA Today, columnists Cal Thomas, a conservative, and Bob Beckel, a liberal, discuss the “Fall of NBC’s Brian Williams and TV News’ Death by Blog.” The topic centers on journalism, and credibility. In the write-up, Cal Thomas says…
Read MoreDouglas County Veterans Memorial Association Is Seeking Charter Members
The Douglas County Veterans Memorial Association has continued its forward march to develop a memorial association that will continue to serve Ava and Douglas County. Organizers say the focus is to memorialize the veterans and give them credit for all their sacrifices throughout the history of the United States. Membership in the memorial association is…
Read MoreDouglas County History & Folklore: Whitehall to Redbud Village
By Marilyn Kester Alms Sally Joe Turner was born in 1874, one of nine children of Samuel Edward and Sarah Jane (Lyon) Turner of the Arno, Missouri community, the second county seat of Douglas County. Samuel’s parents, William & Hannah Turner came to Missouri from Indiana and settled in 1841 at the site of…
Read MoreProsecuting Attorney Cites Law Day Cases
The Douglas County Circuit Court criminal law day was held Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015. Fifty felony cases were on the docket. The following individuals were sentenced to the Department of Corrections: Trevor Pippin, 21, Squires, pled guilty to three felonies. He received 8 years for 2nd Degree Assault on law enforcement officer, 8 years for…
Read MoreWade Dismisses Petition Against Ron Wallace
Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney Chris Wade has dismissed the Quo Warranto petition filed against Ava School Board Vice-President Ron Wallace. The Quo Warranto petition, filed by the former prosecuting attorney, alleges that Mr. Wallace violated the State nepotism law when he voted in favor of his step-father-in-law Vernon Johnson being appointed to fill a vacancy…
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report 1.22.2015
During the week of Jan. 12 to Jan. 18 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office answered 117 Calls for Service, and arrested and booked 16 individuals into the Douglas County Jail. On Wednesday, Jan. 14, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department assisted in serving a federal search warrant in the eastern part of Douglas County. One subject…
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