Douglas County
Willow Springs Man Sentenced For Timber Theft
On Tuesday, Aug. 5, Judge Craig Carter placed a rural Willow Springs man on probation and ordered restitution for stealing timber. Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney Roger Wall said Bobby J. Davis, 52, of rural Willow Springs was placed on probation for a period of one year and ordered to pay the sum of $2,575 in…
Read MoreDouglas Co. Fair Will Host Two Big Events On Saturday
The Douglas County Fair Association will host two fun events this Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The Douglas County Fair and Ozarks All-Terrain will present an ATV rodeo at the fairgrounds, beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday’s events are being dedicated to longtime fair supporters John Hart and Bill Bolding. A special dedication ceremony for…
Read MoreDouglas Co. Results – Stillings Defeats Pueppke, Bock Back
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Read MoreCounty Officials Will Be Elected; Amendments To Be Decided
Primary election polls will open next Tuesday, and all county offices that are up for election will be decided. Also to be decided statewide are five amendments to the Missouri Constitution. Only the Republican ballot has any significance in Tuesday’s primary election in Douglas County. Although four different party ballots are available, there are no…
Read MoreDouglas County Demolition Derby Winners Crowned
Douglas County History & Folklore – Rome
In the year 2014, Douglas County, Missouri is losing one of our one-hundred-year-old landmarks—The Rome Bridge. The village of Rome, Missouri was once a thriving settlement and commercial center and important to the commerce of this county. Many descendants of the original settlers still make their home in Douglas County, although some are scattered there…
Read MoreDouglas County Opinions – Baker Creek Seed Co. Con Amendment 1 “Right to Farm”
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company adamantly opposes Amendment 1, the “Right to Farm” amendment on the August ballot. Missouri voters will go to the polls on August 5 to cast their ballots for or against what has become known as the “Right to Farm” act. Unlike a typical bill passed by the state legislature,…
Read MoreDouglas County Opinions – Jon Wilson Pro Amendment 1 “Right to Farm”
As we approach the upcoming primary, Missourians are facing several ballot measures. One of particular interest to my family is Amendment 1, The Right to Farm. We have resided in rural Douglas County for the past 13 years raising livestock on our farm. It is a way of life we have chosen and hope to…
Read MoreDouglas County Fair Friday and Saturday
The 2014 Douglas County Fair will be held this Friday and Saturday, with carnival rides, livestock and entertainment both days and nights. Gates will open at 12 noon both days and events are planned until 10 o’clock each night. Gate admission is $5 for adults 12 and up, and $3 for children 4-11. Kids under…
Read MoreTractor Trailer Wreck Closes Highway 14 Monday Morning
Highway 14 at the west edge of Ava was closed most of the morning Monday after a tractor trailer rig ran off the road, then returned to the highway, blocking most of the driving lane. No one was hurt in the wreck that occurred before 9 a.m., but traffic had to be detoured through the…
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