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My Cancer Story
By Doris Davidson The question is where does a cancer story begin? If I knew this then perhaps there wouldn’t be any cancer for me or anyone else because cancer might not exist. How I wish this were true. I write very personally, so take warning now, this may be too much information. But I…
Read MoreAssociate Court Day Proceedings January 24
During Judge Bock’s Associate Court Day docket on Thursday, Jan. 24, there was a total of 78 cases on the docket. There were 65 misdemeanor cases, 10 infractions and three felony cases. There were ten misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and 13 failure to appear warrants issued.
Read MoreMayor Pushes Through New Weapons Ordinance, Defies Sunshine Law By Denying Access to Public
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen passed a new weapons ordinance Tuesday evening, and the rewrite was presented with little advance notice to councilmen, and also without notice to the public or media. Prior to Tuesday’s 5:30 p.m. session, the meeting agenda was posted as required, and one of the topics listed…
Read MoreUpdate: Local Effects of Federal Government Shutdown
By Michael Boyink Here’s a rundown on how the ongoing Federal Government Shutdown is affecting Ava and Douglas County. We’ll update each week as the shutdown continues. (Editor’s Note: The information below was accurate when we went to press, but could change at any moment.) • SNAP (Foodstamps): Caution If you receive Supplemental Nutrition…
Read MoreKimmons Selected As Student Representative to Ava R-I
By Paige Kimmons My name is Paige Kimmons. I am a sophomore at Ava High School. My parents are Bart and Melanie Ellison and Billy and Melissa Kimmons. I am involved in many things at AHS including volleyball, dance, track, band, Student Council, National Honor Society, TREND, Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian…
Read MoreAva’s Movie Theater Reopens Saturday
By Michael Boyink The Avalon. Ava Live Theatre. Ava Family Theater. The Avalon (again). If you call Ava’s only remaining movie theater by any of those names, get ready for a change. On Saturday, January 26th, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. the theater will re-open under its new name, the Ava TrueView Family Theater. Admission and…
Read MoreBus Route Owners Offer Money for Transportation Audit, Ava Board Approves Idea In A Split Vote
Larry Vinson, speaking on behalf of the Bus Route Owners Association, asked the Ava R-I School Board last Thursday to reconsider hiring TransPar School Bus Consultants to audit the current student bus transportation program. He stated the prospect of attaining an unbiased, accurate accounting of the student busing system should be a concern of the…
Read MoreWinter Settles In
The Snoop
Recognizing Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is a first for our newspaper, and likely a first for our community as well. The response to this initiative over the past two years has been positive, and based on the number of requests from local businesses and residents asking for teal ribbons to display, it is safe to…
Read MoreWright County Children’s Home Thanks Donors
By Rebecca Baker, Executive Director The Wright County Children’s Home (WCCH) held its annual Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 4. The annual event is held to show appreciation to each year’s donors of WCCH. Guests were treated to a choice of chili, frito pie, hot dogs or chili dogs with condiments and cookies. Lunch…
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