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Halloween Fun Rolls Into Seymour
The Seymour Lions Club will host its annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 31, beginning at 6 p.m. on the south side of the Seymour Square. This free community event offers a safe and fun evening for families, featuring decorated vehicles, candy, and Halloween excitement for all ages. Trick-or-treaters are asked to line up…
Read MoreHalloween Party at Antler Package
Antler Package & Pizza will host a Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 31, at 112 Third Street in Gainesville, featuring music, costumes, and plenty of spooky fun. Guests are invited to take part in “Scary-O-Kee,” a Halloween-themed karaoke challenge where participants draw a Halloween song title from a hat to perform. The evening will also…
Read MoreMovie Night at Carmichael Field
Families are invited to enjoy a fall evening under the stars during a Halloween Movie Night in the Park on Saturday, November 8, at Carmichael Field, located at 586 Pennsylvania Avenue in West Plains. The featured film will be the Halloween favorite Hocus Pocus, beginning between 5:15 and 5:30 p.m., depending on sunset lighting. Prior…
Read MoreLast Chance to Visit Fear Factory
This weekend marks the final chance to experience the frights at Fear Factory, Mountain Grove’s indoor haunted attraction. The haunt will be open Friday and Saturday, October 31 and November 1, from 8 to 11 p.m., before closing for the season. Located at 102 South Main Street, Fear Factory offers a fully indoor experience that…
Read MoreTrick-or-Treaters Welcome in Mansfield
Rocky Ridge Manor will welcome local trick-or-treaters on Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 3111 Highway A in Mansfield. Residents of the care facility will be handing out candy to visiting children and families, offering a fun and friendly Halloween stop just past the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home on the left side…
Read More🎃 Halloween Activities for Kids in Ava Sponsored by Ava Chamber of Commerce Members — October 31, 2025
👻 Halloween Costume Contest Sponsored by: Ava Lions ClubTime: 5:00 p.m.Location: Ava Square Gazebo Open to ages newborn and up. Prizes awarded for 1st–5th place in each age category. All 1st place winners compete for the Grand Prize! Special prizes for youngest and oldest contestants. Bring your pet in costume for a chance to win!…
Read MoreTreasure of the Ozarks Festival scheduled
The Ava Square will come alive with music, food, and community spirit during the Treasure of the Ozarks Festival on Friday, Oct. 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature live music, local vendors, and food trucks offering a variety of delicious treats. Organizers invite everyone to join in the celebration and…
Read MoreTwo arrested in crash that shut down school
A man and woman from Lebanon were arrested after crashing their vehicle near Skyline School, prompting a temporary lockdown as one suspect fled the scene. See this week’s Douglas County Herald for the full story.
Read MoreDouglas County Man Determined to be the Murderer in a 19-Year-Old Cold Case
A man once arrested for the murder of an Ava bartender has now been connected to a 2006 homicide in Wisconsin, authorities report. See this week’s Douglas County Herald for the full story.
Read MoreAva FFA hosts Food for America
The Ava FFA Chapter held its annual Food for America event on Friday, Oct. 17, welcoming students from preschool through eighth grade for a day of agricultural education and hands-on learning. During the event, FFA members led student groups through a variety of educational stations, each focusing on different aspects of the agriculture industry —…
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