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MoDOT, Southwest District – In an effort to make roadways as safe as possible, Missouri Department of Transportation road crews in southwest Missouri are taking a systematic approach to proactively combat slick conditions on state highway bridges during the winter months. Drivers will see road crews spreading salt on bridges at least once a week…

By Jason Hoekema Adolescence is tough. It is trying, and it is filled with challenges and lessons unique to young people as they grow and mature into young adults.  Many things have changed between generations. The introduction of social media and the world via wireless device have added complexity along with inescapable stressors and problems…

By Larry Morrison 2019 is already shaping up to be a busy year for the Douglas County Veterans Memorial Association. In addition to new projects planned for the year, DCVMA members are still putting finishing touches on 2018 projects.   DCVMA sponsored 31 projects in 2018 that provided support to Ava and Douglas County.  Their…

ABOVE: Barbara Magoon blows out her candles during a family celebration of her 101st birthday Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at Ava Place.  BELOW: Clockwise from top left: Tara Fossett, Barbara Ridenour, Ciara Bray and Dixie Bray, Barbara Magoon, and Maxine Thompson make up six generations in an image taken during a family celebration of Barabara…

  By Deana Parsick In this life we have no guarantees, so many say live life for all you can get out of it.  But as a rule, we generally get so wrapped up in our jobs and day-to-day activities that we forget. Ailene was a friend I had known my entire life. Our mothers…

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Free biosecurity workshops across Missouri will discuss emerging livestock diseases and how to manage them. “Preventing and Responding to Disease Outbreak” is offered in March in Versailles, Springfield, Jackson, Kirksville and St. Joseph. The workshops are designed to help beef, dairy and hog producers and veterinarians, says Teng Lim, University of Missouri…

Douglas County Missouri Fire Chief’s Association graduation (Left to Right): Lead Instructor Shane Anderson, DCMOFCA treasurer Nina Carter, Eastern Douglas County VFD Adam Hammett, Eastern Douglas County VFD Nikki Hammett, Eastern Douglas County VFD Roy Crouch, Eastern Douglas County VFD Chris Hammett, (behind Chris) Ava Rural VFD Alex Fourman, City of Ava Curly Rawlings, City…