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Labor Day To Be Observed Here Monday
Monday will be observed as Labor Day, both locally and on the national level, and for that reason, many offices and businesses will be closed. There will be no mail delivery on Monday, consequently the Herald staff is asking all correspondents to please mail their items early to ensure they arrive in time for next…
Read MoreAnnual Fox Trotter World Show and Celebration Runs September 1-7
AVA, Mo. – Hundreds of beautiful Missouri Fox Trotting Horses and thousands of their fans will arrive in Ava, from Sunday, September 1st through Saturday, September 7th for the 61st Annual Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA) World Show and Celebration. Exhibitors and their registered Missouri Fox Trotters will compete for cash, prizes and…
Read MoreAssociate Court Stats for August 22
During Judge Bock’s Associate Court day held on Thursday, Aug. 22, there was a total of 87 criminal cases on the docket. There were 65 misdemeanor cases, 12 infractions and 10 felony cases. There were 11 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas. Fourteen failure to appear warrants were issued. One case waived preliminary hearing…
Read MoreMayor Loftin Updates Council on Generators, Wellhouse Repairs, and Other City Projects
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, August 27th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter mentioned that the city will be audited starting the week of September 16th. Memorial Bricks Mayor Loftin reported that the initial memorial brick project is complete. The City…
Read MoreTri-County Youth Horse Show Winners
Tri-County Youth Horse Show – Gaited Competitors Photo submitted Winners in the gaited category of the Tri-County Youth Horse Show are shown above from left. They are, first place winner, Kennedy Meyer riding Bahama Mama; second, Jess Stafford, on Pig Pen; and Nattie, on Silver. The first place winner in each category received a saddle. …
Read MoreKenny Thompson Arrested for Failure To Appear
On August 17th, Cpl. Dewayne Butterworth of the Ava Police Department arrested Robert Kenneth “Kenny” Thompson on a warrant for Failure to Appear for Assault. Mr. Thompson was transported to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department where he posted a $100-00 cash bond. The warrant for Thompson’s arrest came after his failure to appear at any…
Read MoreAssociate Court Stats for Last Thursday
During Judge Bock’s Associate Court day held on Thursday, Aug. 15, there was a total of 69 criminal cases on the docket. There were 48 misdemeanor cases, three infractions and 18 felony cases. There were five misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas. Twelve failure to appear warrants were issued. Two cases waived extradition to…
Read MoreFreely Received, Freely Given: Assumption Abbey Monastery Under New Ownership
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] For the resident monks used to quiet meditation, contemplation, and prayer, last Thursday at Assumption Abbey must have seemed like Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Cars from several states lined the parking lot. As the bell tolled, visitors made their way to the mostly full chapel. Cameras and smartphones popped…
Read MoreEARLY HEADS UP: New lanes of Route 65 scheduled to open following Labor Day holiday
Update for Week of August 19 Work scheduled for this week: • Installing new guardrail/guard cable; • Building approach pavement to existing southbound Route 65 bridge at Farmers Branch. Traffic Impacts: • Nighttime lane closings on Route 65 between Springfield Lake bridge and Christian County Routes CC/J. Work hours: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. •…
Read MoreNewborns in Need Sleepers in September Program
Newborns in Need, Inc wants to wrap at-risk newborns with love through warm, comfortable sleepers and sleep sacks. The Southwest Missouri chapter of Newborns in Need will be seeking donations of sleepers and sleep sacks during the months of September and October 2019, during its annual “Sleepers in September” program. Can you help by collecting…
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