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By Doug Berger Matthias Penn has been swinging a blacksmith hammer for over 14 years. He built his first shop at the age of 14. The 16×16 foot shop in Douglas County is still in use today, but Penn has expanded it with a 16×20 foot addition on one side, and a coal shed on…

Local 2020 MSU Graduates

March 4, 2021 |

SPRINGFIELD, MO – (02/24/2021)– Missouri State University awarded 1,534 degrees to students in fall 2020. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 11, 2020, at JQH Arena. The following local students earned degrees: Alayna Brown of Ava graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Psychology. Rebecca Harris of Ava graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, English, Summa…

FFA Breakfast

March 4, 2021 |

Students of the Month

March 4, 2021 |

Associate Court Day

March 4, 2021 |

During Associate Court Day on February 25, 2021, there was a total of 126 criminal cases on the docket with some still being conducted by video. There were 33 felony cases, 79 misdemeanor cases and 14 infractions. There were 15 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and 21 failure to appear warrants were issued. Two cases…

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on March 16th

March 4, 2021 |

The Douglas County and Wright County Health Departments will be holding a joint COVID-19 vaccination clinic on March 16th at the Mansfield Community Center. Appointments are required. Interested parties can call: 417-741-7791 417-926-0009 417-683-4174 Vaccinations will be available to individuals in the Phase 1A, 1B with Tiers 1,2, and 3 opened up for appointments. Individuals…

Ava R-1 School Board: Dial Retires, Dalton New Super, Seigler New AD

February 25, 2021 |

The Ava R-1 School Board convened for their regular monthly meeting last Thursday, February 18th. Closed Session Dial retires, Dalton as Super During closed session the board voted 7-0 to accept the retirement resignation of Dr. Jason Dial effective at the end of this school year. The board voted 7-0 to hire Aaron Dalton as…