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Update: 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): Alert! The State of Missouri Department of…
Read MoreLocal Author Specializes in Amish Romance Stories
By Michael Boyink If you were writing the story, it might go something like this… Danielle Steele’s expensive European car breaks down on a backroad in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. A horse and buggy pulls up behind. A man steps out. His full beard wavers in the breeze. His head is covered in a flat-brimmed hat.…
Read MoreFederal Government Shutdown Impacts Ava
The effects of the recent Federal Government shutdown are beginning to be felt here in Ava. While most agencies and services continue to function normally, some federal offices are completely closed. Here’s a rundown of how the shutdown is impacting our area. (Editor’s Note: The government shutdown is still unfolding. The information below was…
Read MoreDreams Dovetail on the Ava Square
by Michael Boyink Roads intersect on the square in Ava. And sometimes, dreams do too. Dick Salgado dreamt of a better Ava square. Improved signage. Higher occupancy rates. More retail. Jerrie Mason dreamt of a new business – one that made good on an old dream. That old dream was one Jerrie shared with her…
Read MorePositive Outlook: Ava Lady Bears Down Three-Straight, Look Forward at 7-5
By Jason Hoekema A loss may not be something one expects with a positive outlook but when you look past the score there are a lot of moving pieces working toward the right direction. The Ava Lady Bears dropped their third-straight game on the road against SCA Conference rival Willow Springs on Monday, Jan. 7. …
Read MoreWinter Rainfall Saturates Area
On Highway Y, west of Ava, Cowskin Creek is shown above as waters surged across the closed roadway after a winter storm system dropped about one inch of rain during the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 4. Landscapes throughout the area are still infused with an abundance of moisture.
Read MoreChange of Pace: Ava Boys Squad Break Losing-Streak, Top Conway and Improve to 7-5
By Jason Hoekema A not-so-familiar face graced the court Tuesday night with the return of Zach Mendel to the Ava bench. The 6’1” sophomore has been out with a shoulder injury since football season. It will still be some time before he completes a rehabilitation and returns to 100-percent and can play for the Ava…
Read MoreAldermen Take Steps to Resolve Weapons Ordinance, Commit to Broaden the Scope
City councilmen unanimously voted to rescind the weapons ordinance adopted during a prior council meeting. In turn, councilmen reinstated the previous ordinance, which was cited as Ordinance No. 464, Chapter 62, Section 177. During the discussion, Councilman Keith Jones requested the board “go back to the drawing board” and allow use of items such as…
Read MoreSeveral Candidates File for Upcoming Election
Candidates file for school boards, health department, and east ward alderman position. Last week on Jan. 4, Teresa Tost, of Ava, filed her candidacy for the east ward alderman seat being vacated by Burrely Loftin who is running as a candidate for the office of mayor. Tost has placed her hat in the ring and…
Read MoreAva Police Arrest Woman for Stealing at Cemetery
On December 10, 2018, the Ava Police Department took a complaint about flowers being stolen from the Ava Cemetery. With the help of the public, a female suspect was identified as a person of interest. On January 7, 2019, the person of interest was questioned and admitted to stealing flowers from the cemetery. The suspect, …
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