Douglas County
Highway Patrol Reports Only One Fatality During Christmas Holiday
Local Crashes Result In Injuries The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports one person died during the Christmas holiday counting period – from 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24, to 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 25. During this year’s shorter, 30-hour counting period, the Patrol investigated 53 traffic crashes, which included 18 injuries and the one fatality. In…
Read MoreIcy Roads Cause Wrecks In Douglas County Friday
The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated two separate wrecks in Douglas County last Friday that were attributed to icy roads. The most serious crash occurred at 12:15 p.m., three miles west of Goodhope on Route T. Troop G reported that John R. Kaiser, 51, of Ava, was traveling west on Route T when he lost…
Read MoreFour Sentenced To Prison At Douglas County Law Day
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, during Law Day proceedings, Judge Craig Carter sentenced the following defendants to the Missouri Department of Corrections: — George Pelc, 42, of Ava, was sentenced to six years in prison for felony assault in the 2nd degree. The offense occurred on Sept. 21, 2013 and was investigated by the Douglas County…
Read MoreEarly Filings For April Elections
Tuesday was the first day of filing for the April municipal and school elections, which will also see the election of board members for the Ava Area Ambulance District. In the City of Ava, West Ward Alderman David Norman has filed for re-election; and in the Ava Ambulance District, both incumbents whose terms expire have…
Read MoreWinter Comes Early This Year
A powerful early winter storm moved into Ozarks last week, bringing heavy snow, sleet and ice – and bitterly cold temperatures that have kept the region in its grip all week long. The freezing precipitation began last Thursday morning in the form of sleet, then changed over to snow, leaving an accumulation of almost 10…
Read MoreFamily of 10 Is Homeless After Early Morning Fire
A devastating fire early Wednesday morning destroyed the rural Ava home of Matt and Christie Akers, leaving 10 family members with virtually nothing. Thankfully, everyone escaped the house unhurt, according to Delbert Murray, chief of the Ava Rural Fire Department. The fire department was notified about 4:30 a.m. after a passerby saw the house on…
Read MoreFoundation Supports Douglas County Museum
The Douglas County Historical Society received a $500 grant this week from the Douglas County Community Foundation to help support the county museum. Presenting the grand on behalf of the Foundation were Janice Lorrain (left) and Nancy Hawk (second from right). Accepting the check are Sharon Sanders, second from left, Marilyn Alms, center, and Sally…
Read MoreGovernor Appoints Sheppard to Fill Vacancy In County Recorder’s Office
Jacinda Sheppard was officially sworn in Monday as recorder of deeds in Douglas County. On Nov. 8, Gov. Jay Nixon announced the appointment of Sheppard to the position to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Tina Boyd. Sheppard, a Republican, has served as deputy recorder of deeds in Douglas County since 2010. She…
Read MoreMOCH Welcomes Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ivy Lenarz, LCSW, received her BA in human relations/psychology from Judson University, and her MSW from Loyola University in Chicago. She has provided services in school, hospice, and private practice settings for 11 years. Ivy enjoys gardening, raising goats, and history. She looks forward to seeing you at the Ava clinic any weekday. Call for…
Read MoreDouglas/Ozark Counties RTA Met November 12, 2013
Marie Bristol, Ida Mae Huse, Caryl Feiler, Jane Elder, Ruth Evans, Betty Moore, Norma Stillings, and Julane Williams had lunch with senior citizens at Ava Community Center. Music during lunch was provided by Ava High School student, Casey Ritchie. RTA President Marie Bristol introduced Casey and greeted all those who were in attendance at lunch.…
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