Douglas County
Preliminary Order Issued Against Ron Wallace
On Wednesday, Dec. 17, Judge Cynthia MacPherson, from Gainesville, who was specially assigned to the School Board ouster case filed by Prosecuting Attorney Roger Wall, issued a Preliminary Order of Quo Warranto. This order remains in effect and requires the Respondent, Ron Wallace, to file a written response within 30 days. It is alleged by…
Read MoreDouglas County Dairy Switches to Solar Power
There is a lot of discussion these days about environmentally friendly energy on the farm. One dairy farm family near Ava recently moved beyond discussion and on to implementation with the installation of a solar energy system. Heinz and Vroni Buff are currently producing sufficient electrical energy to run their milk parlor and home according…
Read MoreProsecuting Attorney Cites Law Day Case
During Circuit Law Day Tuesday, Dec. 2, the following defendant was sentenced to the Missouri DepartÂment of Corrections: Jared Terry, 25, Ava, received a 2-year sentence for Possession of Methamphetamine. The incident occurred in May of 2014 and was investigated by the Ava Police Department.
Read MoreNorwood Man Hurt In Wreck Sunday Night East of Ava
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that an 82-year-old Norwood man suffered moderate injuries Sunday evening in a wreck east of Ava. Arvin E. Schroeder was traveling east on Highway 14 when his 2000 Buick Century ran off the roadway six miles east of Ava and overturned. The wreck occurred at 6:30 p.m., according to…
Read MoreDouglas County History & Folklore Thanksgiving: A Time for Families
Thanksgiving, whether we have a huge meal around the dining room table, or pizza in front of the TV watching our favorite sports event, it is a day to spend with family and friends. Much preparation of food happens in the kitchen and this work is accomplished now with modern kitchen appliances and gizmos. To…
Read MoreEastern Douglas County Fire Dept. Holds Annual Chili Supper, Auction
The Eastern Douglas County Volunteer Fire Department held it’s annual chili supper and benefit auction on Saturday, Nov. 8, and it was a rousing success! Enough money was raised to begin the project of a much needed well. A good time was definitely had by all with standing room only and many folks having to…
Read MoreDouglas County Responders Discuss Dealing With Ebola
A small group of emergency responders met at the MOCH Wellness Center Monday morning to discuss how Douglas County would deal with an ebola case, should the threat present itself. The meeting was coordinated by the Ava/Douglas County Emergency Management Agency and the Douglas County Health Department. Representatives of all fire departments, law enforcement agencies, city…
Read MoreProsecuting Attorney Cites Law Day Cases
Five Sentenced, Two from Ava During Circuit Law Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4, the following defendants were sentenced to various terms to the Missouri Department of Corrections: Cory Berry, 29, Ava, received a 4-year sentence for Tampering with a Motor Vehicle and a 4-year sentence for Resisting Arrest for events that occurred in September 2014.…
Read MoreThree Arrested In Drug Raid Early Saturday Morning
During the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 11, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant on a residence on CR 303. The warrant was a result of a drug investigation conducted by Deputy Dakota Mings and Deputy Gabe Stroud. At the time the search warrant was served, three subjects were taken into…
Read MoreRoute 14 in Ava to Open to Traffic
The quarter-mile section of Route 14 in Ava, located approximately a half-mile east of Route O, will open to traffic at 6 p.m. today. This section of roadway closed Friday, Oct. 10 as a safety precaution after last week’s heavy precipitation caused erosion issues. Missouri Department of Transportation crews have stabilized the area by placing…
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