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Ava Diplomas Ready
Diplomas for the Ava High School Class of 2021 will be ready on Monday, June 14th. Graduates should call the Ava High School office ahead of time to inquire about any account balances. Also, graduates need to bring their assigned Chromebook. Serial numbers will be checked, restrictions lifted, and then the Chromebook will be…
Read MoreAva City Council Approves $12M Budget for FY 2022
On Tuesday, June 8th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. Attendance Alderman Keith Jones and City Attorney Larry Tyrell were absent. Councilmen present were Billy Stewart, Noel Dye, and Stan Lovan. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter said the city ended May “doing well” with $3.9 Million in…
Read MoreAva Band Students Macys-Bound
Eight Ava R-I Band students have been selected to march and play in the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 25 in New York City. Selected band members include (in no particular roder) Rachael Elliott, Laurynn Brooks, Jansen Breshears, Camryan Bishop, Qwynn Gieber, Abby Hartley, Bethany Menke, and Harley Yocum.
Read More6 Traffic Fatalities, 1 Boating Fatality, 1 Drowning Over Holiday
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, six people died in traffic crashes over the 2021 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 28, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 31, 2021. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2021 Memorial Day holiday weekend: Traffic Statistics Crashes — 270 Injuries…
Read MoreAva Observes Memorial Day
On Monday, May 31st, Ava residents and veterans gathered at the Ava Cemetery to pay respects to those who gave their lives in service of the country. Ava American Legion Vice Commander Jerry Johnson led the service at the Ava Cemetery. Jerry Loveland, Pastor of the Mount Olive Church blessed the event in prayer. Rachael…
Read MoreAva Students Make College Honor Rolls
Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau has named Lane Clouse of Ava, MO, to its President’s List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2021 semester. Students named to the President’s List earned a 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, completed at least 12 hours of standard graded credit, achieved no grade…
Read MoreChanging of the Guard, Retirement Party for Johnson, Overcast Sworn in as Ava Police Chief
On Friday, May 28th the City of Ava hosted a retirement party for Police Chief Reggie Johnson, who had been with the city for 29 years. The party included presentations of plaques from Ava Mayor Burrely Loftin and District 155 Representative Travis Smith. Johnson returned the favor by presenting Loftin and previous Ava Mayor David…
Read MoreBuddy Poppy Mural Honors Vets
Minor Injuries on Rt 14
Chelsey Horinek, 30, of Ava sustained minor injuries when her 2008 Chevy pickup crossed the centerline on Route 14, seven miles west of Ava. The vehicle then lost control and collided with the Ava school bus driven by Roger Sanders, 56, also of Ava. Neither Sanders nor any of the bus passengers were injured. Horinek…
Read MoreMemorial Day Services Begin at 11:00 A.M.
Ava’s Memorial Day ceremony starts at 11:00 A.M. at the Ava Cemetery. The service includes: Singing of the National Anthem Wreath laying Featured speaker: American Legion Post 112 Commander Tom Bentley Military honors and colors Taps: Chris Sacco Benediction: Chaplin Jerry Loveland
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