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NARCAN Training in Douglas County
The session is free and open to the public. The Douglas County Opioid /Substance Abuse Taskforce is sponsoring a Narcan Training on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 1:00 p.m. The training will be held at the MOCH Wellness Center, and the session is open to the public. On July 24th, Dr. Randall Williams, director of the…
Read MoreVolunteer Fire Department Tests Equipment and Emergency Rescue Skills
It is likely we have all used the expression, “where there is smoke, there is fire.” This old adage most generally refers to rumors and how they originate. However, this past weekend, when local folks saw billowing smoke rising from an area near the City Park, it really did mean fire. And, there was lots…
Read MoreCounty Moves Funds from Law Enforcement Sales Tax to General Revenue
Douglas County Presiding Commissioner Lance Stillings, and District No. 2 Commissioner Lawson Curtis voted to approve a transfer of funds from the Law Enforcement Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $126,493.86 on Monday, Nov. 4. The amount was moved into the General Revenue Fund. The transfer amount was budgeted for 2019 and will…
Read MoreClosures to Recognize Veterans Day Monday
Veterans Day is recognized as a federal holiday each year –– it is deemed a special time to honor and express thanks to military personnel who serve the United States. The holiday is Monday, Nov. 11, and state, federal and county offices will close for the day. Mail delivery is suspended, and many businesses…
Read MoreVFW Post 5993 To Host Free Luncheon, American Flag Retirement Ceremony on Ava Square Nov. 10
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Russell T. Scott Post 5993 is hosting a free community luncheon on Sunday, Nov. 10, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on the Ava Square. Mayor Burrely Loftin will open the ceremony. For the occasion, Post 5993 is providing free lunches to all residents as a sincere gesture…
Read MoreNewborns in Need Sleepers In September Receives Amazing Donations, Community Support
The Southwest Missouri Chapter of Newborns in Need (NIN) appreciates everyone who donated sleepers for babies. NIN received an amazing amount of donations. “We were overwhelmed with the generosity of our community,” said Patty Shull, NIN Chapter president. “One of our greatest joys comes from sharing what we have with those less fortunate. We…
Read MoreCity Power Outage Scheduled To Repair Damaged Electrical Pole
Many Ava residents who live in the southeast quadrant of town experienced an unexpected power outage Saturday morning, Oct. 26. According to city officials, the down time was due to a short that occurred on an electrical pole near the Ava Post Office. The burn-out caused permanent damage to the cross arm of the pole,…
Read MoreStandard Time Returns Sunday –– Remember to Set Clocks Back
The nation returns to standard time this weekend and everyone is advised to turn their clocks and watches back one hour and regain that one hour of sleep lost in the Spring when Daylight Savings Time (DST) adjustments were made. Standard time officially returns on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2:00 a.m., but we would…
Read MoreFireballs Observed by Midwest Folks
Three different meteor showers are currently active, and according to reports from local residents, recent sightings have occurred in nearby Bentonville, Arkansas, and Branson, Missouri. Two separate reports from Branson note fireball sightings occurred on Saturday, Oct. 26, around 10 p.m. and 10:10 p.m., respectively. The meteor was described as “a bright flash of…
Read MoreCommissioners Make Payment on New Jail
Douglas County Commissioners signed a voucher for $221,474.34 in payment to the Bank of Kansas City, for principal and interest on the new jail facility. The payment was taken from the Law Enforcement Sales Tax fund. This is the second payment on the new facility. The first payment was made in April 2019 for $70,693.85. The voucher…
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