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Douglas County Library Will Host “Being Active” on August 8
The evening program is free. The University of Missouri Extension staff members will present the “Being Active” program on Thursday, August 8, 7:00 p.m. at the Douglas County Public Library. The program is part of the Eating Smart / Being Active series and utilizes the “Get Moving” curriculum. Everyone is welcome to attend. Admission is…
Read MoreCBCO To Host Second Blood Drive August 7 at Ava R-I School
O negative, A negative and A positive blood types are currently in short supply – CBCO reports less than a three-day supply of type O negative The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) is hosting another blood drive in Ava on Wednesday, August 7. The mobile facility and crew will be positioned in the…
Read MoreAssociate Court Day Cases; Strafford Man Sentenced
During Judge Bock’s Associate Court Day docket on July 25, there was a total of 133 criminal cases on the docket. There were 94 misdemeanor cases, 30 infractions and nine felony cases. There were 24 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and there were 27 failure to appear warrants issued. In special Circuit Court setting with…
Read MoreFranklin Apprehended, County Deputies Shoot Ava Man
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] According to information released by the Douglas County Sheriff’s office, Cody Franklin, 32, of Ava was apprehended by police in Warrensburg, MO. Franklin faces charges of assault and armed criminal action for shootings on the morning of July 16 which injured two victims, one a juvenile. He will be held without bond…
Read MoreNew Boutique on the Square
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] Maybe starting a successful store is like raising a child. Start small. Adapt as you go. Learn what works and what doesn’t. Develop good friendships. Grow over time. That’s been the strategy for Ava native and 2013 graduate Hannah Johnson and her store, The Cattle Baron’s Boutique. “Hannah started selling online…
Read MoreLocal Faith Meets Foster Group Holds Hygiene Drive Event
photo submitted Members of the Faith Meets Foster group are shown above with items recently donated for the hygiene drive event. Additional events planned for foster parents and families. The Faith Meets Foster organization appreciates the many contributions recently received during the group’s hygiene and encouragement drive held in July. During the event,…
Read MoreBikers With Heart
On Saturday, July 20, Bikers With Heart held a fundraiser at the Ava Fairgrounds for their annual Suicide Awareness event. Several activities were part of the day long event, including the dunk tank with Mayor Burrely Loftin, top photo, and a competitive tug-of-war between the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, left, against the Bikers With Heart…
Read MoreHistory Does Repeat
Michael Boyink/Herald Tonya Cutbirth (left) began her career as a Certified Nurses Assistant at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center (HOTO) when she was 17 and still in high school. Six years later she was the Administrator for the facility, and held that position for 20 years. Cutbirth is now taking a position as the Regional…
Read MoreCommissioners Select Food Service Vendor for New Jail Facility
On Thursday, July 18, Douglas County Commissioners selected Markham Restaurant Supply of Fort Smith, Arkansas as service provider for the Douglas County Jail facility now under construction. Markham Restaurant Supply was low bidder with a submission of $51,787. Additional bids submitted for the opportunity were received from: Joe Harding Foodservice Equipment and Restaurant…
Read MoreAva City Council Hears Water Rate Analysis, Approves Medical Marijuana Ordinance
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, July 23rd, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. Water/Sewer Rate Study Rates consultant Carl Brown of GettingGreatRates.com delivered a summary of his recent water/sewer rate study. Looking at the city’s water and sewer offerings as a business, Brown’s work included modeling different…
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