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Five Inches of Rain Floods Area Roads
by Michael Boyink/ [email protected] Finally Friday turned into Flooded Friday for Ava and Douglas County last week. Weather Underground reports that over five inches of rain fell on the area. The rain caused a number of flooded water crossings and, in some cases, closed roads. Highway Y at Cowskin Creek was closed by MODOT, although by…
Read MoreThe Wall Memory Book
Michael Boyink/Herald Douglas County Veterans Association representatives Jerry Garrison, Trustee (right) and Chuck Gillispie, lifetime member (left) present a copy of the Memory Book and DVD documenting the September 2018 Ava visit of The Wall That Heals. Accepting the book are Ashley Lane, Herald Graphic Designer (left) and Sue Curry Jones, Herald Owner and Publisher (right). …
Read MoreCelebrate All Things Bears at MSU Homecoming
By University Communications Bears everywhere are invited home and urged to attend MSU’s #BearsHomecoming 2019, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 – 26 on campus. From the Homecoming Parade to Breakfast with Boomer to It’s On! and more, there will be many exciting events for alumni and friends. Homecoming 2019 offers…
Read MoreGlade Top Fall Event Canceled
Citing concerns with forecasted rain and thunderstorms, Ava Chamber of Commerce Director Judy Shields announced that the 2019 Glade Top Flaming Fall Revue has been canceled. “It was a difficult decision for us, but with it being an outdoor event and the impending weather, we thought it best to err on the side of caution,”…
Read MoreLocal Drury Office Has New Phone Number
Drury University, Ava Campus, recently announced the local office has a new telephone number. The new number is (417) 873-6630.
Read MoreThe Dangers of Vaping
By Katherine Unger Baillie, Science News Officer, Penn Today As deaths and lung injuries associated with e-cigarettes continue to be reported, Frank Leone of the Perelman School of Medicine sheds light on the risks. It’s an increasingly common sight around the nation: A person lifts a device to their mouth, and suddenly their head appears…
Read MoreCatholic Charities of Southern Missouri Partners with Ozark Independent Living to Provide Disaster Preparedness Course
On Nov. 20, from 1-3 p.m., Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSM) will present its disaster preparedness curriculum, “Plan.Prepare.Protect.” at the West Plains Public Library, 750 West Broadway. To attend participants must pre-register through Ozark Independent Living (OIL), 417-256-8714, or at [email protected]. The program is offered free of charge and includes course resource materials. At…
Read MoreFree Ticket Winner
Herald Photo Ric Englehardt recently won four tickets to a Mizzou Tigers Football Game. Watch the Douglas County Herald’s Facebook page for more future announcements, news, and giveaways: facebook.com/docoherald.
Read MoreFree Farm Fest, Iron Club Events in Cabool Friday-Sat. Oct. 11-12
The Cabool Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Farm Fest and Outdoors in the Ozarks Expo on Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Chamber Grounds, 320 Cannaday Lane. A variety of informational booths will be on site, spanning conservation and land ownership, understanding Medicare, farm equipment, vehicle and RV’s,…
Read MoreColumbus Day To Be Observed Here Monday
Columbus Day is Monday, Oct. 14, consequently many offices and businesses will be closed for the designated holiday. Since there will be no mail delivery on Monday, the Herald staff is asking all community correspondents to mail items early to ensure they arrive in time for next week’s publication. If unable to mail the column…
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