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Three People Arrested After Narcotics Search Warrant
On Wednesday, May 6, at approximately 9 a.m., the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office served a narcotics search warrant on W. 76 Highway just inside the Ava City Limits. The search warrant was a result of a several-month narcotic investigation conducted by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the COMET Drug Task Force. …
Read MoreAva Board of Aldermen Agenda for May 12 meeting
AVA BOARD OF ALDERMEN AGENDA 404 S JEFFERSON ST AVA, MO 65608 May 12, 2026 5:00 PM I. Call to Order: Mayor II. Roll Call of aldermen: III. Approve or Amend Agenda: IV. Approval of Minutes: April 28, 2026 V. Public address to the board: Proclamation-…
Read MoreAva Rural Fire reports busy stretch of calls, training
Photo/archives of the Douglas County Herald: Ava Rural Fire Department responds to a scene in February 2026. The Ava Rural Fire Department reported a busy stretch of calls and training over the past few weeks, including four motor vehicle accidents since April 22 and two reports of unknown fires that were later determined to be…
Read MoreFox Trotters to Honor Scholarship Recipients at Upcoming Meeting
The Douglas County Fox Trotting Horse Breeder’s Association (DCFTHBA) will host its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May 5, at Williams Century Farm in Ava, with a special focus on recognizing local scholarship recipients. The event is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. with a meet-and-greet and meal alongside scholarship awardees. The association will provide taco…
Read MoreSpring Clean-Up Week Returns May 4–8
Residents are reminded that the City will conduct its annual spring clean-up and leaf pick-up the week of May 4 through May 8. According to city officials, crews will collect items on the east side of town Monday and Tuesday, with west side pick-up scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. All items must be placed at…
Read MoreMoDOT Targets 2027 Start for Indian Creek Bridge Rehab
MoDOT officials are offering opportunities for public input regarding the rehabilitation project of the Route 76 bridge over Indian Creek. Individuals affected by the project may request a public meeting in the form of a written request by May 7. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is planning a rehabilitation project for the Route 76…
Read MoreBaker Creek Spring Planting Festival to Feature Music, Gardening, Homesteading
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. / rareseeds.com Festivalgoers admire vibrant spring blooms during a previous Baker Creek Spring Planting Festival in Mansfield. Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company will host its Spring Planting Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, and Monday, May 4, at its village headquarters, located at 2278…
Read MoreVFW Breakfast Offers Food, Fellowship Each Saturday
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Ava is inviting the community to gather for a weekly Saturday breakfast, held each weekend at the post on the northwest corner of the Ava square, at 102 E. Washington Ave. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. and features an all-you-can-eat menu. The cost is $10…
Read MoreBuzzing Into the Season: Bee Talk Set for Ava Farmers Market
The Ava Farmers Market will welcome its first guest speakers of the season this Saturday, May 2, offering visitors a chance to learn more about bees and beekeeping during the morning market. The market will be open from 8 a.m. to noon, with a special “Bee Hive Talk” scheduled for 10 a.m. in the gazebo.…
Read MoreEarly Morning Drug Raid in Ava Leads to Two Arrests, Meth Seized
Two Ava residents were arrested following the execution of a narcotics search warrant in the early morning hours of April 23 on Jefferson Street, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement officers reported that as they approached the residence, a male subject later identified as Brandon Hurst, 37, of Ava, was standing in…
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