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Police Week proclamation, utility planning mark Ava meeting
The Ava Board of Aldermen discussed possible grant funding for water and wastewater infrastructure planning, approved a National Police Week proclamation and handled several appointments and bids during its Tuesday, May 12 meeting at Ava City Hall. The board first approved an amendment to the agenda. Aldermen also approved the minutes from the April 28…
Read MoreSheriff reports two arrested in covert drug operation
Two Ava residents were taken into custody early Thursday, May 14, after the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office served a narcotics search warrant on County Road 500-D in Douglas County. According to the sheriff’s office, the warrant was the result of a several-month covert narcotics investigation into the alleged distribution of methamphetamine. George Tate, 63, and…
Read MoreTwo Arrested After Deputies Serve Midnight Search Warrant
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested two Ava men early Sunday after serving a search warrant at a residence on A Highway as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. According to the sheriff’s office, the warrant was executed shortly after midnight on May 17, following investigative work by Sgt. A. Box, Deputy S. Evans, and…
Read MoreMountain View residents indicted on felony drug charges
Two Mountain View residents were taken into custody on Tuesday, May 12, after a Douglas County Grand Jury indicted them on felony drug charges. Deputies arrested 25‑year‑old Christian Adkins and 30‑year‑old Lacey Andrews on counts of possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, and tampering with physical evidence. Lacey Andrews …
Read MoreLiving Lands Art Collective to Host Exhibit
Living Lands Art Collective will host a special exhibit on Saturday, May 23, bringing together art, conservation and community in celebration of the Ozark region. The event will feature longtime artist Mara Bosch, whose work has been shaped by the landscapes, ridges, creeks and quiet beauty of the Ozarks. The exhibit will be held at…
Read MoreAva Bears claims SCA Championship
Ava Baseball claimed the SCA Championship with a 6-4 varsity win over Houston on Thursday, April 30. Congratulations to the Ava Bears on a championship season!
Read MoreCity of Ava Proclaims May 10-16 as National Skilled Nursing Care Week
Mayor Kirk Pueppke presented the Heart of the Ozarks staff and administrator a proclamation where the city proclaims the week of May 10-16 as National Skilled Nursing Care Week. This year’s theme is “Moments in Bloom”, encouraging connections and nurturing of lives in skilled nursing facilities. We urge all citizens to visit a loved one,…
Read MoreResidents urged to check freezers after FSIS alert
The Douglas County Health Department shared a public health alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service regarding various meat and poultry products containing dairy ingredients that may be contaminated with Salmonella. FSIS issued the alert April 30, and the notice was updated May 1 to include additional affected products and…
Read MoreAva woman arrested in online loan investigation
An Ava woman was arrested while attending court May 5 after authorities obtained a warrant in connection with an identity theft investigation. Amanda Young, 35, of Ava, was arrested by Lt. James Nelson after Nelson investigated a report that Young had allegedly taken out an online loan for $1,300 in another person’s name. A warrant…
Read MoreAva man arrested on indictment for failure to register as sex offender
An Ava man was arrested May 6 on a Douglas County Grand Jury indictment for failure to register as a sex offender, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Robert Martinez Jr., 60, of Ava, was arrested after an investigation by Deputy Nathan Long. Authorities reported the case began after it was discovered that Martinez…
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