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True Brew Coffee: A Ministry Wrapped in Restaurant Clothing
By Michael Boyink There’s a bit of a masquerade happening down on the Ava square. Something is not entirely as it seems. But in a good way. As you drive around the square, sometimes it’s all you can do to navigate the corners and watch for other traffic. It’s easy to just skim the business…
Read MoreHerald Seeks Submissions for Student Art and Writing Review
By Michael Boyink Calling all 13 year-old to 18 year-old writers and artists in Douglas County! The Herald wants to show you off to the rest of the world. We’re accepting submissions for our first-ever Student Art and Writing Review, to be published as a special Douglas County Herald insert on Thursday, March 28th. The…
Read MoreThank a Farmer Week February 3-9
Mayor David Norman (center) presented the Celebrate Agriculture / Thank a Farmer Week Proclamation for February 3-9 last week. Pictured with Mayor Norman from left is Tenley and Kerre Clark, Norman, and Shakiya Tempe.
Read MoreNorwood R-1 School Offers Screenings Ages 3-5
Parents Must Bring Children To Enroll in Early Childhood or Kindergarten Programs Screenings are a free service offered to anyone in the district regardless of whether you choose to enroll in any of the programs. This screening is required for children who will enroll in kindergarten or early childhood for the 2019-20 school year. At…
Read MoreAva Native and Daughter Celebrate Life After Receiving Heart Transplants
February 14th is even sweeter for the Valentine family. Father and daughter, Rocky and Lyla Valentine, both received heart transplants that make it possible for them to celebrate the special day. Growing up in Ava, Rocky was known for his energy and athleticism. After what was initially thought to be a case of the flu…
Read MoreMissouri S&T Announces Honor List
ROLLA –– Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the Fall 2018 semester. To be included on the honor list, students must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0. From Ava,…
Read MoreMDC Hosts Training for Teachers Feb. 14 in West Plains
Teachers of grades kindergarten through 5th will learn how to bring nature to the classroom. WEST PLAINS – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host Nature Unfolds and Nature Unleashed trainings at the Missouri State University Campus in West Plains, Feb. 14. Nature Unfolds is for teachers of grades K-2 and is from 8…
Read MoreGreat Words for Great Charity
The First Annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Children’s Literature Festival To Be Held in April
Organizers are asking local residents to make plans to attend the Laura Ingalls Wilder Children’s Literature Festival to be held on April 25-26, 2019. The festival is in association with the Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival held in Marshfield, Mo. each spring. Children’s authors will be on hand to sign books at the Marshfield Church of…
Read MoreMDC Offers Grants for High School Fishing Clubs
MDC is offering grants to assist high school fishing clubs in providing quality fishing programs for their members. Grants can be used to help with travel, equipment, and other club needs. JEFFERSON CITY –– The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering grants to assist high school fishing clubs in providing quality fishing programs for…
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