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City Power Outage On Monday Will Repair Damaged Electrical Pole
Many Ava residents living on the southeast side of town experienced an unexpected power outage on Saturday, Oct. 26. The incident was due to a short that occurred on an electrical pole near the Ava Post Office, west of the Ava Square. The burn-out, which caused permanent damage to the cross arm of the…
Read MoreThanksgiving To Be Recognized Next Week
Thanksgiving Day is Thursday, Nov. 28, and for the occasion, city, state and federal agencies will take the day off to enjoy time with family, and acknowledge the holiday. On Thanksgiving, postal service and mail delivery will be suspended for the day, along with the closure of most financial institutions. The Douglas County Library will…
Read MoreDouglas County MU Extension Council Accepting Nominations
Nominations are being accepted for the January 20th-26th election of the Douglas County University of Missouri Extension Council members, according to Council Chairman David Meier. Council members are elected or appointed to two-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms. Nominees must be at least 18 and must reside in the district…
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Local VFW, Auxiliary Express Thanks to Community
Local VFW, Auxiliary Express Thanks to Community Russel T. Scott Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 5993 and Auxiliary hosted a community thank you and Veterans Service Officer event Sunday, Nov. 10, at the gazebo on the Ava Square. Mayor Burley Loftin and VFW State Commander Troy Williams kicked off the festivities…
Read MoreCouncil Defers Bathroom Project, Approves Flagpole Purchase
by Michael Boyink/[email protected] On Tuesday, November 12th, 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 “holding steady” with $2.4M across its accounts. Bill #19/10.15 The Aldermen voted 3-0 to approve this update to the city codes around the…
Read MoreVeterans Honored in Ava
by Michael Boyink/[email protected] The 11th hour. On the 11th day. Of the 11th month. When the first World War ended. And now, when we remember. And honor. And pay tribute. No matter the temperature. No matter the rain. Or snow. Or whatever that was. American Legion Post 112 Commander Danny Letsinger began the ceremony at…
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2019 People’s Choice Award Winner
Local Veterans Recognized for Service
On Sunday, Nov. 3, the Piece and Friendship Quilt Guild, and Quilts of Valor (QOV) Foundation, hosted a special event to recognize 21 local veterans. During the afternoon ceremony, each veteran was presented with a quilt in recognition of their service and sacrifice to our country. The quilts were made by The Piece and Friendship…
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