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Ava Bass Club Anglers Headed to Regionals
The Ava Bass Club recently excelled at the Missouri Bass Nation State Championship which was held at Table Rock, October 27-28. Heston Fish, right, took 4th in Missouri, and also claimed the biggest bass of the tournament. Dean Harlan, left, took 8th in Missouri. According to Heston, Missouri will take the top ten boaters and…
Read MoreOnsite Health Care Clinic at Ava Schools Can Help Keep Students in School
The telemedicine program offered by CoxHealth, and recently adopted by Ava R-I, is saving time and money for families in the Ava School District. The new program allows students with minor illnesses to be seen by a nurse practitioner on-site. And, to make the process easier, CoxHealth will bill the student’s insurance company, and/or parent…
Read MoreDouglas County Voter Turnout Exceptionally High
County Road Sales Tax Passes, City Transportation Tax Rejected Several important issues brought Douglas County voters to the polls on Tuesday as 60% of registered voters in the county came out to voice their stance and opinion in the midterm election held on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The voting tally shows 5,636 of the 9,338 registered…
Read MoreBeauty Will Save the World Art Show in Willow Springs
The Willow Springs Arts Council (WSAC) will host an exhibition of works by Natalya Kharitonova entitled “Beauty Will Save the World,” a quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The event is being held on the second floor of the Ferguson Building, in Willow Springs. The show runs from Nov. 11 – 25, with a reception on Sunday,…
Read MoreVeterans Plan Constitutional Challenge if Amendment 3 Passes
MEXICO, Mo. –– A group of Missouri military veterans announced today that Amendment 3, one of three medical marijuana initiatives that will go before voters on November 6, presents such a grave threat to the state’s republican form of government that they plan to file a lawsuit if Amendment 3 passes and gets more votes…
Read MoreDouglas County Residents Are Urged to Vote on Nov. 6; Take a Stand on Important Issues
Voters go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 6 to make their selections for the mid-term general election, and several important issues and state races are on the ballot. Locally, nine candidates are running for re-election to office with each candidate running unopposed as they seek another term in public service. The local candidates…
Read MoreLead With Kindness
Since October is National Bullying Prevention Month, it is fitting for Bill Jones, seated above, to be promoting his idea and initiative entitled Lead With Kindness (LWKI). Lead With Kindness is a local organization that has been formed with the mission to help promote anti-bullying and suicide prevention awareness in our community. The primary focus…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Announces Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 at Ava Cemetery
The American Legion Post 112 is hosting the annual Veteran’s Day tribute at the Ava Cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 11; however this year, with the ceremony falling on Sunday, the Post is opting to conduct the program at 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 11, rather than the accustomed time. Traditionally, the American Legion has honored…
Read MoreAuthor Chronicles 18 Years Serving as Her Father’s Caregiver in New Memoir
Cindy McIntyre announces release of ‘Caring for Dad’ RICHLAND, Mo. – When author Cindy McIntyre’s mother died, McIntyre knew her role was shifting from child to parental caregiver for her father. With compassion and humor, McIntyre explores the fundamentals of becoming a caregiver to a parent in her new memoir, “Caring for Dad: With Love…
Read MoreHuff Pleads Guilty, Receives Suspended Sentences
From the office of the Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney (Ava-MO) – Dustin Huff, 43, Ava, who was the subject of a 10-day man hunt pled guilty before Judge Cynthia MacPherson on October 24. Huff pled guilty to domestic assault 2nd degree, burglary 1st degree and unlawful use of a weapon. On domestic assault,…
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