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City Receives Grant for ADA Improvements to Ava Square
Mayor David Norman announced on Tuesday the City of Ava was awarded a Community Development Block Grant for the purpose of making the Ava Square compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations. The grant amount awarded for the project is $466,129, with the City of Ava responsible for providing in-kind contributions totaling $38,155. The…
Read MoreAngels and Outlaws: Ava in the National News
By Michael Boyink Did you read it? Back on January 27th, NBCNews.com put Ava in the crosshairs of an article entitled Guns and God: Growing number of churches want armed security. The roughly 2000-word piece focused on the Ava Assembly of God Church and its decision to create an armed security team. The story proved…
Read MoreHoopcoming Royalty 2019
Photo provided by Amy Phillips The Ava High School 2019 Hoopcoming Queen and King shown above were crowned Friday night just prior to the Ava Bears varsity game with the Salem Tigers. Macey Phillips, the daughter of Mark and Amy Phillips, was crowned Hoopcoming Queen, and Tom Emerich, son of Jim and Carrie Emerich,…
Read MoreEpidemic Response: Area Organizations Continue Opioid, Substance Abuse Talks
By Jason Hoekema Roundtable talks continued Monday evening with several area organizations coming together to work against the opioid epidemic that has gripped the country over the last decade. As national politics moves to curb the spread of illicit substances, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 19.2-percent drop in the national prescription-rate…
Read MoreThree Sentenced to Department of Corrections
From the Office of the Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney During a large Circuit Court Law Day Tuesday, Feb. 5, the following individuals were sentenced to the Department of Corrections: Doyle W. Shelton, Jr., 44, Ava, was sentenced to 12 years for 1st degree burglary and three years for resisting arrest after admitting to violating his…
Read MoreGovernment Open Again
Last week, the gates were opened and signs of life appeared in the snow at the Forestry Service offices in Ava. President Donald Trump signed a continuing resolution that went into effect January 25 and provides for funding through February 15th.
Read MoreMaking Maple Syrup at Montauk State Park Feb. 15
Montauk State Park is located 22 miles southwest of Salem JEFFERSON CITY, MO, FEB. 1, 2019 – Ever wondered where maple syrup comes from or how it is made? Join park staff at the Montauk Spring parking lot for this rare winter program from 9 to 11 a.m., Feb. 15. You will learn how to…
Read MoreLocal Scouts Qualify for Eagle Scout By Completing Benchmarks, Special Projects
Eagle Scout Recognition Ceremony Is Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in Ava. Last week Boy Scout Troop 68 announced six members of the local troop have qualified for the rank of Eagle Scout. The Eagle Court of Honor will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 7…
Read MoreLocal Art Guild Announces Themes for August Quilt Show Contest
The contest themes for the 2019 Ava Art Guild Quilt Show are now set. Participants will need to turn in show entries August 12 – 13. The show will begin August 14 and continue through August 24, at the Ava Art Guild, 303 East Washington Avenue across from the Douglas County Herald. For the contest,…
Read MoreCBCO Blood Drive in Ava Feb. 12
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) tries to maintain a three day supply of all blood types for this area. According to the CBCO, the blood center has less than optimal inventory of all blood types, with the exception of type A positive. Recent winter storms and cold weather has likely had an…
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