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Two Charged with Possession in Douglas County
On the evening of Tuesday, October 7, a routine traffic stop in Douglas County escalated into a multi-agency operation resulting in two felony arrests and the discovery of methamphetamine. At approximately 8:15 p.m., an officer initiated a stop on a Buick LeSabre after dispatch confirmed the vehicle’s registered owner had two nationwide felony warrants. The…
Read MoreRoute 95 in Douglas County Reduced for Asphalt Overlay
Route 95 in Douglas County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot lane restriction as construction crews perform asphalt overlay. This section of roadway is located from Route 76 to Route 14. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Oct. 20 through Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The…
Read MoreFood for America Brings Ag Education to Ava Youth
The Ava FFA Chapter will host its annual Food for America event on Friday, October 17, bringing hands-on agricultural learning to hundreds of local students from preschool through middle school. Traditionally held in the spring, this year’s program will take place in the fall and feature 16 interactive learning stations designed and presented entirely by…
Read MoreSuspected Bomb Materials, Arrest Father and Son Near Ava
On Friday, October 10, deputies arrested Gary Haden and his 17-year-old son, James, after a concerned citizen reported seeing what appeared to be a homemade pipe bomb being passed between individuals in a silver Jeep Grand Cherokee parked outside an area business. Deputies James Pueppke and Sam Evans responded and located James and another male…
Read MoreDCSO Arrests Three
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office interrupted a burglary on Feb. 16; ultimately, three individuals were taken into custody. Arrested were Joshua R. Melton, Ciara Dianne Ellis, and Dustin Benson. On March 3, the case file was transferred to the Douglas County Grand Jury. On Feb. 16, Detective Nathan Long, Deputy Dalton Martin, and Deputy Shawn…
Read MoreFree Business Workshops to Be Offered in Ava
Ava entrepreneurs can participate in free business workshops The Early-Stage Business Boot Camp, designed with aspiring entrepreneurs and new small business owners in mind, is launching its newest cohort in Ava,. Registration for this free workshop series is now open, and the program will run April 14 – May 8 at The Boardroom (305 E.…
Read MoreThree New Administrators Named at Ava R-1 School
The 2025-26 school year will bring changes to the administrative team at Ava R-1. A new middle school principal has been named as well as a new elementary principal and assistant elementary principal. However, all of these faces will be people you know. Katy Chapman will be moving from Ava Elementary principal to Ava Middle…
Read MoreCommission Awards Contracts for Southeast District Projects
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its regular meeting on March 5. Contracts included pavement resurfacing, the addition of turn lanes, and pavement preservation treatments. Contracts included the following: A $13,367,024 contract was to APAC-Central, Inc., for a pavement resurfacing on the following routes: Route 5 from Route…
Read MoreVanzant Needs Revenue to Keep Community Center Open
Non-profit organizations have to rely on fundraising quite often to keep a source of revenue. That is the case with the Vanzant Community Center. Their coffers are empty and they needs to raise funds to keep the facility open. Saturday, March 22, there will be a pie supper to raise funds to keep the Vanzant…
Read MoreAva High School Awarded $16,000 Engineering Grant from PLTW
Ava High School is proud to announce that it has received a $16,000 grant from Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to enhance its engineering program. This funding will provide students with expanded opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, equipping them with valuable skills for future careers. The grant is part of an…
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