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Douglas Co. Results – Stillings Defeats Pueppke, Bock Back
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Read MoreWreck Results in Minor Injuries
The driver of the Chevrolet Tahoe shown above was taken to the hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries Tuesday morning after the vehicle was struck at the intersection of North Jefferson and NE 5th Ave. by the truck also shown in the picture. Ava Police said Shellie Marler, 36, of Oldfield, was northbound…
Read MoreDouglas County Demolition Derby Winners Crowned
Carnival Adds to Excitement to Douglas County Fair
Marriott Amusements provided the carnival for the Douglas County Fair last Friday and Saturday, and fair officials were very pleased with the wholesome, family-oriented entertainment provided. Some of the rides and activities provided are shown above in the series of pictures snapped by a Herald photographer on a walk around the midway.
Read MoreDuckworth Resigns From Ava R-1 School Board
During the Ava R-1 School Board meeting held on Thursday, July 24, the board voted to accept the resignation of Ann Duckworth, who had just recently been selected to fill a slot vacated by Pat Henry. In the letter Duckworth submitted to the board, she stated the resignation was due to a conflict of interest.…
Read MoreTractor Trailer Wreck Closes Highway 14 Monday Morning
Highway 14 at the west edge of Ava was closed most of the morning Monday after a tractor trailer rig ran off the road, then returned to the highway, blocking most of the driving lane. No one was hurt in the wreck that occurred before 9 a.m., but traffic had to be detoured through the…
Read MorePlans Are Being Finalized For Next Weekend’s Fourth of July Celebrations
Details are being worked out and preparations are being made this week for three big Fourth of July Events that have become a tradition in this region. It all starts next Friday night with the 29th annual Fourth of July Celebration at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center in Ava. On Saturday night, the 31st…
Read MoreMissouri Funeral Directors Honor Lyle and Florence Clinkingbeard
Lyle and Florence Clinkingbeard, of Clinkingbeard Funeral Homes, were recognized this spring by the Missouri Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association for their many years of service to the profession. Executive Director Don Otto Jr., of the MFDEA, recognized Lyle Clinkingbeard for 60 years as a licensed funeral director and embalmer, and Lyle’s wife, Florence, was…
Read MoreNew ‘Welcome to Ava’ Sign Will Be Installed Soon
After many months of planning and preparation, and with the cooperation of MoDOT and the City of Ava, the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce is announcing their new sign project. With the design completed and permits and production orders finally in place, the new “welcome” sign will soon be installed at the intersection of Highways…
Read MoreHenry Steps Down
During the Ava R-1 School Board meeting held on Tuesday, June 17, school board member Pat Henry read a letter of resignation, relinquishing her position on the board. The resignation is effective June 30, 2014. In the announcement, no reason was given for the decision to step down. Henry has served as a member of…
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