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Blunt Meets with Ava FFA
Photo submitted WASHINGTON – On Friday, July 29, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) met with FFA students from Ava. Upon meeting the students, Blunt commented: “It is always great to meet with the next generation of farmers when they visit Washington. There is more opportunity ahead in Missouri’s ag industry than we have seen in…
Read MoreVolleyball Information Announced for 7th & 8th Grade Girls
Gearing up for the 2019-20 middle school volleyball season, Coach Ann Leonard reminds that all girls need to have a sports physical prior to the first day of school, which is August 15th. Athletes will not be allowed to practice without a completed physical form. Local medical facilities already have the proper form…
Read MoreNorwood School to Enroll New Students for 2019-20 Starting August 5
Norwood R-I School will be enrolling new students for the 2019-20 school year starting on Monday, August 5. Parent(s) or legal guardian must enroll the student(s) and provide copies of birth certificate, social security card, immunization records, and proof of residency. Prior to registration a pupil, parent or legal guardian must establish proof of residency. …
Read MoreDouglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
In correlation to the shootings that took place on June 16th, two individuals have been charged with Possession Of Controlled Substance Felony D. Robert Martinez, age 53, and Patrick Moorehead age 19, both of Ava, Mo, have been formally charged with bond set at $25,000 10% cash surety for Martinez, and $10,000 10% for Moorehead,…
Read MoreDouglas County Fair Demolition Derby Results
PowderPuff mower race winners (Left to Right, 3rd to 1st) Tayler Cain, Jordan Hinrichs, and Brandle Graham pose with their trophies at last week’s derby. by Michael Boyink / [email protected] Here are the results of last week’s demolition derby at the Douglas County Fair: Big Cars 1st Place: Brendan Turner, #13x 2nd Place: Ray Roy, #27…
Read MoreHeatstroke Can Kill Quickly in Hot Cars
COLUMBIA, Mo. – When the news has another tragic story about a child accidentally left in a hot car, parents might believe they could never make a mistake like that. “It’s not just negligent parents or indifferent caregivers. When juggling the demands of work, parenting and daily life, it’s easier than you might think to…
Read MoreCBCO Blood Drive In Ava August 2
O negative, A negative and A positive blood types are currently in short supply. An upcoming Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) blood drive is scheduled for Friday, August 2, in Ava, Missouri. The mobile facility and crew will be located at Life Church on North Jefferson Street. The hours are from 1:00…
Read MoreAva Schools To Host Enrollment Session for New or Transfer Students
Ava R-I is hosting a two-day pre-enrollment session for new and/or transfer students attending Ava Schools for the upcoming 2019-20 term. The pre-enrollment event is for all grade levels, including pre-k through 12th. The sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 7, with hours from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and…
Read MoreRoute JJ in Wright County Reduced for Overlay Aug. 5
WILLOW SPRINGS – Route JJ in Wright County will be reduced to one lane while Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement overlay. This section of road is located from the west side of Route JJ across Route 95 to the finish on the east side of Route JJ. Weather permitting, work will take place…
Read MoreAva Head Start Accepting Applications for 2019-20
Ava Head Start Center has announced they are now accepting children’s applications for the coming school year. To qualify, children must be three- or four-years-old on or before July 31, 2019. Parents are encouraged to learn more about Head Start and discover what the program offers. Please feel free to call the Center at…
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