Douglas County
Douglas County Museum
Recent additions to the Douglas County Museum include a 1957 bow tie from the Douglas County Centennial and a key ring advertising Richards Brothers grocery store. These items were donated by Bonnie Bolding. A 1952-1953 school picture from the Silver Shade school, and a friendship quilt from the Smallett community has been donated by Bill…
Read MoreTwo Douglas County Properties Designated As Century Farms
Agriculture in Douglas County is supported by both large and small farm enterprises. In an effort to recognize successful farm families in the county, the Douglas County Extension Council recently honored two farm families with the presentation of Century Farms signs by Douglas County Program Director Angie Fletcher. To qualify, farms must meet the following…
Read MoreAva Woman Hurt In Wreck South of Mansfield Monday
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported this week that an Ava woman was hurt Monday night in a wreck south of Mansfield. The wreck occurred at 10:40 p.m. on Old Highway 5, five miles south of Mansfield in Wright County. The Patrol said a 1998 Ford Contour, driven south by Billie R. Barnes, 26, of…
Read MoreCounty Commission Considers Bids For Road Supplies
The Douglas County Commission met in regular session Monday morning, Feb. 25, at the courthouse. After approving court orders for the tax books and requisitions for general supplies and maintenance, the commissioners opened bids for various supplies. Bids submitted for culvert pipes included: Metal Culverts, $17,597.64; Viebrock, $19,023.86; and West Pipe Co., $20,475.98. The commissioners…
Read MoreTuesday's Snowfall Creates Beautiful Winter Scenery
A drive along Old Highway 5 north of Ava Tuesday morning revealed the beauty of a winter landscape. This area received a snowfall accumulation of about one inch, and roads in this area were pretty well clear, with only spots of slush and ice. The heavy, wet snow clung to tree branches during the early…
Read MoreWrecks in Ozark, Wright Counties Injure Drivers
Robert P. VanCamp, 78, of Isabella, was seriously injured last Saturday afternoon in a motor vehicle crash north of Theodosia. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred at 3:30 p.m., five miles north of Theodosia on Highway 95. VanCamp was airlifted to Cox South Hospital in Springfield by Air Evac helicopter. According…
Read MoreBowhunters of Missouri Choose Mark Henry as Agent of the Year
By Candice Davis, MDC Douglas County Conservation Agent Mark Henry has received the prestigious United Bowhunters of Missouri Agent of the Year Award for 2012. Henry was presented the award at the recent United Missouri Bowhunters banquet held in Jefferson City. Henry’s supervisor, Protection Regional Supervisor Gary Cravens, said Agent Henry is known for making unique…
Read MoreKander Awards Funds to Douglas County Public Library to Improve Library
JEFFERSON CITY — Secretary of State Jason Kander today announced Douglas County Public Library received service and programming funds in the amount of $17,361.68. The funds may be used to meet a variety of local needs such as library collection, equipment, database licenses, technology, capital improvements and other service enhancements. During the 2011 fiscal year,…
Read MoreHighway Patrol Investigates Wrecks In Douglas County
A Mtn. Grove man sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston Tuesday following a wreck south of his hometown. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said John R. Barron, 69, was traveling west on Douglas County Route AD, 10 miles south of Mtn. Grove when his 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee…
Read MoreTwo Sentenced To Prison On February Law Day
Two people were sentenced to prison terms in Douglas County Circuit Court on Tuesday. Sentenced by Circuit Judge Craig Carter were Shane W. Barbrow, 35, of Ava, and Kenneth W. Roberts, 58, also of Ava. Barbrow was sentenced to six years in prison for 2nd degree assault. The offense occurred on July 12, 2012, and…
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