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Investiture ceremony of Adam Lyle Caine, Circuit Judge Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Missouri was held June 25, 2021 in the courtroom of division 4 of the Jackson County Courthouse, Kansas City, MO. In the photo above is Adam and his grandmother, Florence Clinkingbeard of Ava. Adam is the Grandson of the late Lyle Clinkingbeard and…

Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare (HOTO) hosted its 34th annual Fourth of July celebration last Friday night. Local veterans provided the Color Guard for the opening ceremonies. Visitors willing to brave the hot and humid weather were treated to classic cars, fishing ponds, auctions, a dunk tank, and kids games before the fireworks started.

18 members of the Squires Volunteer Fire Department recently practiced extrication as part of their blended firefighter 1 & 2 class. Vehicles were provided by Jake Miller and Drury Auto Salvage.

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, wants to remind Missourians that thunderstorms are expected over the next several days which may lead to flooding in certain areas. Flooding, especially flash flooding, is dangerous and can be fatal. Drivers and boaters are encouraged to make smart decisions. Drivers Drivers are urged…

The Fourth of July is this coming Sunday. The observed holiday is Monday, July 5th. Many businesses, government agencies, and the Douglas County Library will close their doors on Monday so employees can celebrate and spend time with family and friends. The Douglas County Herald will close on Friday, July 2nd. Our office will be…

On June 28th, the Douglas County Health Department reported that it had received notification of 3 probable and 9 confirmed Covid cases. There were two individuals hospitalized and the department confirmed one COVID-related death. The total number of COVID-related deaths in Douglas County now stands at 30. The Department also reported three new break through…

Sherman Hall, 19, of Norwood, sustained moderate injuries on June 21st when his 1999 Ford F250 left the road on Highway 14, twelve miles east of Ava. The vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and struck a bridge facing. Hall’s vehicle was totaled. Hall was transported by Ambulance to Texas County Memorial…

Gerald Pickel, 54, of Ava sustained moderate injuries on June 26th when his 2007 Ford F150 traveled off the right side of Route AB, eight miles east of Ava. The vehicle went through a ditch, and struck a fence and tree. Pickel was transported by ambulance to Cox South in Springfield. The accident was investigated…