Douglas County
Ava Driver Injured In Crash On Ice-Covered Highway
All roads were not icy last Thursday morning and those that were didn’t stay slick for long as the temperature warmed above freezing. But for a time, some roads were very treacherous due to a thin layer of ice that formed during the early morning hours. One serious crash occurred four miles north of Ava…
Read MoreMinor Wrecks On Icy Roads Sunday
Light rain that began falling after daylight Sunday morning froze upon contact with the earth’s surface, creating dangerous driving conditions. Some area churches canceled services Sunday, and the combination of drizzle and below freezing temperatures early Monday forced the cancelation of many area schools. The black ice conditions made both walking and driving dangerous because…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office Investigating Carjacking Attempt
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reports an attempted carjacking occurred in the Dogwood area last weekend and is now advising all motorists to make sure their car doors are locked, even when driving. The incident occurred at the intersection of Highway 14 and Route Z in western Douglas County. The sheriff’s office reported that a…
Read MoreDefendants Sentenced At January Law Day
During Circuit Court Law Day on Jan. 5, defendants were sentenced to the Missouri Department of Corrections, according to information released by the office of Prosecuting Attorney Chris Wade. John Galloway, 48, Mtn. Grove, received a seven year sentence for felonious restraint. The incident occurred in June of 2014 and was investigated by the Douglas…
Read MoreHigh-Speed Chase Ends With Crash of Sheriff’s Dept. Car
A high-speed chase on East Highway 14 early Saturday morning by Douglas County deputies resulted in the crash of a county patrol car and injuries to both officers. Sheriff Chris Degase said just after midnight on Jan. 3, Deputy Gabe Stroud and detention officer Taylor Wallace were on patrol in an area where suspected drug…
Read MoreCounty Officials Begin New Terms
Douglas County officeholders elected in November were sworn in Wednesday, Dec. 31, to officially begin new terms Jan. 1. Sworn in by County Clerk Karry Davis (far right) are, from left above: Lance Stillings, elected to a first term as presiding commissioner; Theresa Miller, re-elected county treasurer; Kim Hathcock, re-elected circuit clerk; Chris Wade, elected…
Read MoreShooting of Child Leads to Drug Bust
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office investigated a reported shooting on Dec. 18 that resulted in a drug bust at a residence in eastern Douglas County. The sheriff’s office received a call around 10 p.m. stating that a 2-year-old male had been shot in the leg. Numerous deputies responded, along with first responders from Eastern Douglas…
Read MoreAva Woman Hurt Seriously In Wreck Last Tuesday
An Ava woman was taken to a Springfield hospital by ambulance on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 23, after the car in which she was riding was rear-ended by another vehicle. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Denise R. Maggard, 45, was a passenger in a 2007 Ford Edge, driven by her husband, Steve E. Maggard, 51,…
Read MoreFree Shoes Is Early Christmas Present For 700 Area Students
The Bradleyville School gymnasium was packed out and buzzing with activity on Thursday, Dec. 11, as students and faculty from four area schools gathered, not for a sports activity or school function, but to receive a new pair of shoes. Through the generosity of former teachers Roy and Nora Slusher – and the Roy W.…
Read MoreIncumbents, Challengers File For Boards
Filing for the April 2015 elections opened Tuesday with limited activity. In the City of Ava, incumbent aldermen Burrely Loftin, East Ward, and Billy Long, West Ward, filed for re-election. Also filing for West Ward alderman was Leon Harris. Current West Ward Alderman David Norman has filed as a candidate for mayor. In the Ava…
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