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Graduated, Finally
Delayed and Socially-Distanced Ceremonies Held for Ava’s Class of 2020 by Michael Boyink / [email protected] They were graduated. They are graduated. They graduated. No matter which version you deem grammatically correct, last Friday night 81 young adults walked into C. E. Harlan Stadium as High School Seniors and walked out as the school’s newest alumni. Delayed…
Read MoreHighway 76 Accident Injures One
Gregory Rawlins, 43, of Ozark, MO sustained serious injuries on Monday, June 15th in a one-vehicle accident on Monday, June 15th. The crash happened on Highway 76, three miles northeast of Ava. Rawlins was driving his 2000 Chevrolet Suburban eastbound when it left the road and struck a phone pole. Rawlins, who was not wearing…
Read MoreMercy Springfield Communities Loosens Visitor Restrictions
One visitor allowed with hospitalized patients SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (June 11, 2020) – Beginning tomorrow, June 12, at 6 a.m., Mercy’s hospitalized patients will be allowed to have one visitor per day. This is effective at: Mercy Hospital Springfield Mercy Hospital Aurora Mercy Hospital Cassville Mercy Hospital Lebanon Mercy St. Francis Hospital Visitors will have their…
Read MoreGovernor Parson Announces Missouri Will Fully Reopen, Enter Phase 2 of Recovery Plan on June 16
JEFFERSON CITY – Pending expiration of Phase 1 on June 15, Governor Mike Parson announced today that Missouri will fully reopen and enter Phase 2 of its “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. “It is truly incredible to think about how far Missouri has come since March. At that time, no…
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HOTO 4th of July Celebration Canceled
On Monday, June 8th, Brandee Cutbirth of Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare (HOTO) announced that the annual 4th of July Celebration would be canceled for 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We feel that we cannot safely conduct the events that have historically been our responsibility to put on for our community.” Cutbirth went on…
Read MoreAva R-1 Prom Canceled
According to Ava R-1 High School Principal Dr. Teresa Nash, the 2020 Prom has been canceled. Dr Nash cited “concerns with social distancing and capacity guidelines” as the reasoning for canceling the event. Graduation for the class of 2020 is still scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Silvey Field in Ava. While the event is open…
Read MoreAva City Council: Aldermen, Clerk, Treasurer, Police Chief Begin New Terms
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, October 8th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter reported that the city’s finances were “doing very well” with $2.7 Million in reserves. Porter did note that this was the last month of the fiscal year so…
Read MoreUnofficial Election Results: Troy Tredway, Lowell Strong, and Mark Henry elected to Ava R-1 School Board
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] Ava and Douglas County residents turned out at the polls on Tuesday, June 2nd to re-instate two City Aldermen and fill three school board candidate seats. The municipal election, originally scheduled for April 7th, was postponed until June 2nd due to the coronavirus pandemic. While Missouri’s shelter-at-home orders were lifted on…
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