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‘First Amendment Auditors’ Visit Ava Police Department
A video was recently posted on youtube of a visit to the Ava Police Department by a man who proclaimed himself a journalist and a First Amendment Auditor. He had a confrontational meeting with the police department when he walked into the police station filming. Most Ava residents believe they have a great police force.…
Read MoreAva Pride Band Plans Holiday Concert Tour
The Ava Pride Band Department has a series of concerts and performances planned this holiday season. On Thursday, Dec. 7, Holiday Concert #1 will be held at 6:30 p.m. at APAC. The fifth-grade beginning band and the high school symphonic band will perform. There is also a silent auction planned. On Friday, Dec. 8, Friday…
Read MoreTroopers Honored For Life-Saving Water Rescue In Douglas County
Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Adam R. Johnson and Cpl. Johnathan R. Roberts have been named Missouri State Team Members of the Month for their life-saving water rescue of two campers. Johnson and Roberts serve in Highway Patrol Troop G, headquartered in Willow Springs. “When two campers were holding on for their lives, Sgt. Johnson…
Read MorePeace Poster Winners Announced
Peace Poster winners announced: Lions International Peace Poster Contest sponsored by the Lions Club of Ava recognized contest winners from 26 participants from teacher Mindy Pinckney’s middle school art class. Lions International Peace Poster Contest encourages children, ages 11 to 13, to creatively express what peace means to them. The 2023-2024 contest theme is, “Dare…
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Ava R-1 IT Report Highlights Improvements, Challenges
During a recent report to the Ava R-1 Board of Education, IT Director Jon Doane provided an update on the district’s technology infrastructure, shedding light on both successes and ongoing challenges. The report covered various aspects of the district’s IT system, including security measures, student information systems, computer equipment, communication systems, and more. Cameras and…
Read MoreMU Extension Will Be Your ‘Good Neighbor’ At Heritage Pioneer Festival Friday, Saturday
On Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 and 30, the Douglas County University of Missouri Extension will participate in Good Neighbor Week by participating in the Heritage Pioneer Festival. Extension personnel and County Extension council members will be at the Heritage Festival both days, welcoming visitors, sharing information about the festival as well as Extension programs,…
Read MoreDouglas County University Extension Planning Programming
The Douglas County Extension office is currently planning programs for the coming year and your Extension Council wants to know what you would like to see offered in the local area during the next 12 months. Last spring Extension offered classes on home butchering chickens as well as a class on curing your own bacon…
Read MoreElectronic Waste Collection Events Fall 2023
Bring your old computers, printers, and other electronics to the 2023 Fall E-Waste Collection events. The South Central Solid Waste District is pleased to offer these E-Waste Collection events free of charge to residents of Douglas, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Texas, Howell, and Wright counties. The E-Waste Collection events will be held from 10:00 a.m. to…
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