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Winter Comes Early This Year
A powerful early winter storm moved into Ozarks last week, bringing heavy snow, sleet and ice – and bitterly cold temperatures that have kept the region in its grip all week long. The freezing precipitation began last Thursday morning in the form of sleet, then changed over to snow, leaving an accumulation of almost 10…
Read MoreMiss Merry Christmas Pageant Rescheduled for This Sunday
The Anchor Club Miss Merry Christmas Pageant has been reschedued for this Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the Ava Performing Arts Center. The pageant was originally scheduled for last Sunday, but was postponed due to weather, as were many other events during the weekend and into this week. The pageant will feature some 20…
Read MoreFamily of 10 Is Homeless After Early Morning Fire
A devastating fire early Wednesday morning destroyed the rural Ava home of Matt and Christie Akers, leaving 10 family members with virtually nothing. Thankfully, everyone escaped the house unhurt, according to Delbert Murray, chief of the Ava Rural Fire Department. The fire department was notified about 4:30 a.m. after a passerby saw the house on…
Read MorePackages Processed For Military Personnel Serving Overseas
Students from Ava Victory Academy were at the Copeland plant Wednesday packaging gifts for military personnel serving overseas. The Ava VFW and Copeland employees obtained names and addresses of some 40 military men and women who will not be home for Christmas this year, but will receive gifts from home.
Read MoreFoundation Supports Douglas County Museum
The Douglas County Historical Society received a $500 grant this week from the Douglas County Community Foundation to help support the county museum. Presenting the grand on behalf of the Foundation were Janice Lorrain (left) and Nancy Hawk (second from right). Accepting the check are Sharon Sanders, second from left, Marilyn Alms, center, and Sally…
Read MoreFlag Pole Erected at Ava Water Park
Through the efforts of Ava VFW Post 5993, Douglas County American Legion Post 112, the City of Ava, and several businesses and individuals, the Ava Water Park now has a new flag pole. Meeting Tuesday morning for somewhat of an informal dedication were, from left: Mayor Eddie Maggard; Terry Chastain, VFW; Bill Huffman, American Legion; Larry…
Read MoreCity Passes Precursor Drug Ordinance, Honors Retirees
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen put a methamphetamine precursor drug bill on the city books Tuesday, Nov. 26, when council voted to adopt the ordinance. The new directive, which is effective January 1, 2014, has been the focus of council discussions for the last two sessions, and councilmen hope the bill…
Read MoreGovernor Appoints Sheppard to Fill Vacancy In County Recorder’s Office
Jacinda Sheppard was officially sworn in Monday as recorder of deeds in Douglas County. On Nov. 8, Gov. Jay Nixon announced the appointment of Sheppard to the position to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Tina Boyd. Sheppard, a Republican, has served as deputy recorder of deeds in Douglas County since 2010. She…
Read MoreAva Athletes Make All-SCA
A long list of Ava athletes received post-season recognition as SCA coaches met last week to name the all-conferene teams. All-conference recognition was given in volleyball, softball and football. Cross country is not recognized as a conference sport, but five Ava runners made the all-district team and qualified for state. They included Jordan Dimirsky, senior;…
Read MoreJensen Found Guilty, Jorgensen Sentenced In Death of Kenny Stout
On Friday afternoon, Nov. l, after more than five hours of deliberation, a Pulaski County jury found Nathan Jensen, age 28, of Ava, guilty of murder in the 2nd degree, armed criminal action and unlawful disposal of a corpse, for the beating and stabbing death of Kenny Stout, 17, Ava, in Dec. 2011. Then on…
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