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Jensen Bound Over for Murder of Kenny Stout
Nathan Jensen, 26, of Seymour, was back in court here last Friday for a preliminary hearing in the murder of Kenny Stout, 17. Prosecuting Attorney Roger Wall called nine witnesses during the 3½-hour hearing. At the conclusion, Judge Lynette Veenstra of Wright County, assigned to hear the case, found that a homicide did occur in…
Read MoreHighway 5 Is One Step Closer To Becoming 'Fox Trotting Highway'
Sen. Jay Wasson reports that a portion of Missouri Highway 5 between Ava and Mansfield has moved one step closer to being designated “Fox Trotting Highway.” The Senate Transportation Committee approved legislation this week which would, among other things, designate a portion of Highway 5 between Ava and Mansfield as the “Fox Trotting Highway.” Senator…
Read MoreWoman Arrested For Drug Activity Near School
Ava Police, with assistance from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, obtained and served a search warrant on March 9 which led to the arrest of an Ava woman. Ava Police Chief Reggie Johnson said Cheryl A. Holloway, 49, was arrested for distribution near a school and government assisted housing.…
Read MoreBreaking Our Own Rule
Should there be a price to pay for voicing an opinion and speaking out? By Sue Curry Jones Last week our newspaper ran an anonymous ad submitted by a group of parents who are concerned about actions of the Ava School Board. The ad posed questions about recent budget decisions and expressed concerns about pending…
Read MoreIn Our Own Back Yard – Letsinger Farm
Charles (C.M.) Letsinger and his wife, Nadine, have put a lifetime of work into their farm northwest of Ava. In fact, they represent the third generation of farmers on this piece of Douglas County land. “My grandfather, Charlie Miller, emigrated from Germany and homesteaded 160 acres around 1880. My dad and mom, Cecil and Rosa…
Read MoreMaster Gardeners Program Is 10 Years Old and Growing
The Master Gardeners of the Ozarks are, gardening and education volunteers. They have been helping anywhere they can through the Ozarks. They are celebrating their 10th anniversary. The original eight members were from Stone County and within a short time Taney Master Gardeners merged, to establish “The Master Gardeners of the Ozarks.” Today the group,…
Read MoreAva Place Now Affiliated With Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare
Effective Thursday, March 1, Ava Place is now affiliated with Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center. Heart of the Ozarks Administrator Tonya Cutbirth said Ava Place will continue to operate as an assisted residential care center, but will enjoy many of the benefits that have become very popular with Heart of the Ozarks. More activities…
Read MoreOur Truly Super Market
Proudly standing on the southeast side of NW 12th Avenue is the recently remodeled Town & Country Supermarket. The beautiful new wood-peaked entryway is like a crown on this gem of a store in the heart of Ava. A well-deserved crown considering local folks have been shopping at Town & Country for more than forty…
Read MoreFiling Begins for August Primary; County Races Already Forming
Filing for the Aug. 7 primary election began Tuesday morning, and already several races are shaping up in Douglas County. There was some question whether candidates would actually be allowed to file because state officials have been unable to agree on boundaries for Missouri senatorial districts. However, since county races are not affected by the…
Read MoreMilking Success
A stone’s throw west of Ava, nestled among quickly greening hills, sits the Buff’s dairy farm. It’s a lovely three hundred acre spread dotted with barns and outbuildings, a spacious home, and over one hundred registered milk cows. Throughout the farm, the steady tinkling of cowbells gently mixes with the lowing of grazing cattle. In…
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