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Landowners Are Invited to Learn More About Invasive Weeds from MDC, MU Extension, TNC
MDC photo Invasive, non-native plants, like musk thistle pictured here, consume resources and rob cropland, grassland, forest, wildlife, aquatic systems and natural communities of their potential. These organizations and others hope to work with the public to tackle invasive weed problems. A session will be held Jan. 15, in Salem, Mo. ELLINGTON –– The…
Read MoreHerald Welcomes New Hire, News Editor from Michigan
Miranda, Harrison, Crissa and Michael Boyink at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. Michael Boyink is a writer, trainer, and web developer from Michigan with a degree in Communications from Grand Valley State University. His work experience includes running a successful Content Studio, a software training company, and a lifestyle/travel blog. His clients included…
Read MoreAva Football Rakes-In 2018 All-SWMFCA Class 2 All-Region Football Team Honors
Ava High School quarterback Caleb Johnson (12) carries the ball during a Missouri Class 2 playoff game against Lamar on November, 17, 2018, in Lamar, Missouri. The Bears ended their post-season bid with a 35-30 loss to Lamar. BELOW: Ava High School head football coach Dan Swofford, left, addresses student athletes after the game. (AVA,…
Read MoreFiddlin’ Around
By Jason Hoekema What started with a couple of fiddlers, a game warden, and a deer camp has been going on practically every Monday for the last 35 years. Tucked deep in the heart of the Ozarks is a family den where folks come to swap stories, talk about the weather, sit for a…
Read MoreMontessori Preschool Opens in Ava
Students at the new Montessori preschool in Ava enjoy the mild temperatures and sunshine this past Tuesday afternoon. (Ava, MO) – Small chairs placed at low tables. Art supplies and books inside. A playground waiting outside. At first glance, this is a preschool like any other. But as the school staff welcome students in and…
Read MoreAnnual Ava Christmas Parade
Traditions: A Singleton Christmas
By Karen Singleton Heatherly As I think about writing this article, I am filled with so many emotions, that it will be hard to put into words how I feel about this Tradition our family started over 50 some years ago. The children of Clarence and Doris Singleton have made it a tradition to set…
Read MoreDouglas County Court Findings for Dec. 12-13
From the Prosecutor’s Office During Judge Bock’s Associate Court Day docket on Thursday, Dec. 13, there was a total of 98 cases on the docket. There were 70 misdemeanor cases, six infractions and 22 felony cases. There were eight misdemeanor guilty pleas and there were eleven failure to appear warrants issued. Five cases waived preliminary…
Read MoreOATS Implements New Fares in SW Missouri
Fares will impact Douglas County COLUMBIA, Mo. Dec. 17 –– OATS Transit has announced it will be implementing a new fare system in Southwest Missouri starting in 2019. This change is being made to help offset declining revenues, while supporting increased ridership opportunities. The fares are necessary to maintain current levels of service and will…
Read MoreMiss Merry Christmas Showcases Talents
Alivia Roberts is shown above performing a dance routine in the talent segment of the Miss Merry Christmas competition held on Sunday, Dec. 2. The event is sponsored by Anchor Club. Camryn Lee was crowned Miss Merry Christmas 2018 at the recent Ava High School Anchor Club Christmas Pageant. In the talent portion of…
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