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Associate Court Day October 15, 2020
During Associate Court Day on October 15, 2020, there was a total of 44 criminal cases on the docket. There were 26 felony cases and 18 misdemeanor cases. There were 5 misdemeanor guilty pleas and 1 failure to appear warrant was issued. Seven cases waived preliminary hearing and are now in Circuit Court. Source: Douglas…
Read MoreDouglas County Fair This Saturday
The Douglas County Fair board is hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 24th! The Livestock Show begins at 10:00 A.M. and includes goats, sheep, beef cattle and dairy cattle. Show participants can register at arrival on Saturday morning. Demolition Derby car inspection begins at 2:00 P.M. No cars will be alllowed after 5:30 P.M.…
Read MoreAva R-1 School Board: Bus Camera Issues, Solar Power Study, New Handicapped Bus
Route 95 in Wright County to CLOSE for Culvert Replacement
WILLOW SPRINGS – Route 95 in Wright County will be CLOSED as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace the culvert pipe under the roadway. The road will be CLOSED between Route JJ and Route 38. …
Read MoreAva Art Guild Fall Show Results
The Ava Art Guild’s Fall Art Show opened on Wednesday, October 14th and runs until October 24th. There are approximately 60 entries including paintings, 3-D art, fiber art and more. The show is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to vote for People’s Choice in the adult and junior…
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Ava Community Supports Firefighters
On Saturday, October 10, the Ava City Fire Department held a fundraiser at the fire station on South Jefferson. The event featured a chili cookoff, auction, car show, and more. According to Fire Chief Scotty Upchurch, the event raised $9310, which will all go towards purchasing new air packs (SCBA Units). Photos include (top) Firefighter…
Read MoreTalking Turkey: Gary Herd Has Hand-Crafted Turkey Calls for 33 Years
by Doug Berger For 47 years, Gary Herd has been in the woods near his Thornfield home during the spring and fall seasons hunting turkeys. But since 1987 he has gone hunting with calls he has crafted himself. Today these calls go into the woods with many other turkey hunters, and are also found in…
Read MoreAva City Council: City Has >$3M in Reserves, Square Work to Be Complete by December 1st
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Activity Report
On the afternoon of September 27, 2020, Sheriff Degase arrested Matthew Frye, age 36, of Ava for multiple counts of burglary, property damage, and trespassing. Frye was found breaking into buildings and residence’s on CR 538 and upon arrival Sheriff Degase located Frye in a field with a stolen chainsaw. Frye was taken into custody…
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