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September 13 COVID update
Confirmed-10 Probable-1 Hospitalized-9 Active-22 Recovered-1639 Deaths-41 Information from the Douglas County Health Department
Read MoreElectronic Waste Recycling Oct. 9
A free electronic waste recycling event will be held Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at 935 W. Washington Ave. (old bowling alley lot). Items will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis until transport truck is full. If it ran with a cord or battery, it will be accepted no matter the…
Read MoreMountain Grove Woman Killed in Douglas Co. Crash
A Mountain Grove woman died Sept. 12 in an all-terrain vehicle crash in Douglas County. The accident occurred at 5:30 p.m. on private property on County Road 150, seven miles south of Mountain Grove. Karla S. Besson, 53, was driving a 2001 Polaris Sportsman 400. The Highway Patrol said the accident occurred when her ATV…
Read MoreSeptember 11th Remembrance Ceremony
By Michelle Strubeck The Douglas County Veterans Memorial Association (DCVMA) held a remembrance ceremony on 9/11 to honor those that were lost and those that serve. First Responders received a special invitation and they and their families enjoyed a free meal afterwards. Nancy Crain of the DCVMA welcomed everyone and stated that the DCVMA is…
Read MoreThe Ava Chamber of Commerce welcomes M. C. Wayne’s Welding
By Michelle Strubeck The Ava Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 10th to welcome M. C. Wayne’s Welding as the newest member of the Chamber of Commerce. Owner Corey Wayne stated being a member gives him and his business partner, Robert Sprick an opportunity to help the community grow and build…
Read MoreOvercast Wins Statewide Award
Christy Overcast was awarded the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Outstanding Support Staff Award for 2021. This is an award given to one secretary/office manager/assistant in the state of Missouri employed in a prosecutor office. A person has to be nominated by the local prosecutor and a board comprised of prosecutors from throughout the state…
Read MoreCOVID Update
Douglas County confirmed cases-11 Probable cases-2 Active cases-15 Currently hospitalized-10 Recovered-1,627 Deaths-40 Information as of September 7th.
Read MoreMind over Matter-Two T.O.P.S. Chapters Now Meeting in Ava
By Michelle Strubeck Losing weight and trying to maintain your health presents a number of challenges for everyone. Life happens and before you know it, you find yourself a few pounds heavier. Society tells us we should look a certain way in order to fit the definition of being beautiful and attractive, but beauty comes…
Read MoreAva Band-Marching to the Beat
By Michelle Strubeck For anyone that has ever been involved in music, they will tell you what an important role it has played in their life. Music allows for a creative outlet, there is the connection with the audience, and for some, they don’t know who they would be without music in their lives. Often…
Read MoreSkyline R-II School Has Three New Staff Members
The beginning of the school year is an exciting time with new learning opportunities in store for students and teachers alike. The Skyline R-II School has three new teachers – Jessica Harley, Alicia Borders and Candace Mayberry who greeted students on the first day of classes August 23. Jessica Harley, 4th grade…
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