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IRS Calling? That’s a Scam Says DoCo Sheriff
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Department recently alerted local residents to a phone scam hitting Douglas County. According to the Sheriff’s report, the scammers will call and claim to be from the IRS. They will ask for social security numbers, dates of birth, or credit card information. Callers have been known to threaten search warrants, visits…
Read MoreMy Cancer Story
By Liz Kyger 10 years. It’s been 10 years almost to the day that I completed my year long cancer surgeries, chemo and radiation treatments. A lot of what happened during that year I’ve chosen to forget or block out, I mean why think about it or dwell on it? But what stood out clearly…
Read MoreMini-Health Fair Oct. 7 at the Douglas County Health Department
The Douglas County Health Department is hosting a free mini-health fair on Monday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Douglas County residents are encouraged to stop by for A1C, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings. Supplies are limited, so it will be on a first come, first serve basis. Residents are asked…
Read MoreAva Elementary Named to 2019 List of America’s Healthiest Schools
Photos submitted Ava Elementary students are shown above enjoying a slice of watermelon –– a special treat. Ava Elementary to be honored with national award for promoting healthy eating and physical activity. AVA, Mo. Sept. 16 –– Ava Elementary has been named to the 2019 list of America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a…
Read MoreAva City Council Plan To Dedicate Veterans Memorial, Update City 10 Year Comprehensive Plan
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, September 24th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances Peggy Porter reported that the city’s cash reserves are at $2.4M. She also reported that the recent city audit went well. Porter (and Mayor Loftin) credited the city hall staff with helping…
Read MorePublic Comment Period on Project PARTNER on Ava Now Underway –– Public Meeting Oct. 3 in Ava
The Ava / Cassville / Willow Springs Ranger District (ACWRD) of the Mark Twain National Forest is public comments on project PARTNER (Programmatic Adaptive Restoration of Terrestrial Ecological Resources) on Ava. The project area encompasses all of the 1.1 and 1.2 management prescription areas on the Ava Unit of the ACWRD (56,739 acres). A…
Read MoreCelebrity Fiddler Surprises Audience at Weekly Jam
Mike Ito, a retired Branson performer, entertained last Monday night during the Music Jam at the Senior Center. Mike played with the Baldknobbers for 37 years before retiring, and now during the off season, he returns to Japan on tour and performs to sell out crowds.
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross To Host Open House in Ava Oct. 2
The American Red Cross will be in Ava to host an open house on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Douglas County Emergency Management office located at 307 East Lincoln, in Ava. The public is invited to stop in, enjoy a cup of coffee, a cookie or two and learn…
Read MoreAva High School Citizens of the Month
These Ava High School Citizens of the Month for September were selected last week for displaying the character word citizenship. For the honor, students are nominated by high school teachers, selected upon displaying certain character traits, which this month included trustworthiness, reliability, and dependability. Participants shown above, are from l to r, Colton Hall, Home…
Read MoreWomen’s Handgun Workshop in Houston Oct. 6
MDC will host a handgun workshop for women Oct. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Big Piney Sportsman Club in Houston. Participants must be 16 years of age or older to participate in the program. HOUSTON, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a handgun workshop for women Oct. 6…
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