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This column is for fundraisers, benefits, or community functions for which a fee or membership dues are collected. Items will be printed in this column twice for a single fee of $5.00 for 25 words or less. * * * Tri-County Bluegrass Event on Friday, June 14 at 7:00 pm at Earth Outdoor complex in…
Read MoreSwim Bike Run
Summer School Run, Bike & Swim students continue to train for the TriAthlon set for Tuesday, June 25, at the City Park, from 9 to 11 a.m. If weather is an issue, a rain date is scheduled for June 27. Luke, with Mercy’s Safe Kids program, is shown below giving a safety lesson, and providing…
Read MoreRain Could Prompt Large Releases from White River Basin Lakes
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –– The Army Corps of Engineers is advising people in flood plains downstream of Beaver, Table Rock, Bull Shoals and Norfork dams in northern Arkansas and southern Missouri to maintain awareness and monitor lake levels and weather. These lakes remain nearly full from spring rains, and more rain is forecast in the…
Read MoreFossett Named Recipient of Coordinator of the Year Award for MU Extension
Douglas County resident recognized for service. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Terri Fossett, Southwest Missouri FNEP Project Coordinator for University of Missouri Extension, headquartered in Greene County, received the Coordinator of the Year Award at the Human Environmental Sciences Youth and Family Extension Conference dinner on May 7. The Human Environment Sciences Department at the University of…
Read MoreCourt Docket Cases May 23
During Judge Bock’s Associate Court Day docket on May 23, there was a total of 108 criminal cases on the docket. There were 89 misdemeanor cases, 15 infractions and four felony cases. There were 25 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and one case waived preliminary hearing and is now in Circuit Court. There were…
Read MoreMoDOT Closes Highway 14 West of Ava
Herald staff photos On Monday, May 13, MoDOT officially closed Highway 14, west of Ava to traffic, citing recent flood waters had eroded the roadway and rendered travel unsafe. In the Dogwood Hill area, as shown in these photos, the roadway has lost its foundation and is sliding downhill.
Read MoreCare to Learn, Crosslines To Host Two Free Food Events
The first food distribution event is Friday, June 14. Crosslines and Care to Learn will facilitate the first of two food distribution give-a-ways to be held on the Ava R-I School campus, the first event begins Friday, June 14, from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. The second event is slated for Friday, July 19. Food items…
Read MoreUpcoming Blood Drive June 12
Type O Negative, A Negative, AB Negative and B Negative blood types in short supply Currently the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) reports less than a three day supply of type O Negative, A Negative, AB Negative and B Negative blood. But all blood types are needed, so residents are urged to participate…
Read MoreFor Sale: Site of Ava’s Greatest Underdog Story
Michael Boyink/Herald In 1959, residents attracted the Rawlings Corporation to Ava by raising the funds to build this building at 504 NW Springfield Road. It was the beginning of a 40-year relationship. Now the building is for sale. by Michael Boyink / [email protected] The unheard-of boxer knocks out the reigning heavyweight. The 15th seeded team beats…
Read MoreNorth Fork Recreation Area Vandalized
Forest Service photos Graffiti on newly laid asphalt was discovered at the North Fork Recreation Area last week following the Memorial Day weekend. Vandals inflicted damage at the site. AVA, Mo. –– North Fork Recreation Area is located on the North Fork of the White River near Dora, Mo. Unfortunately, after the holiday weekend,…
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