Area News

Volunteers and workers with the Ava Lions Club, Missouri Ozarks Community Health Center and other area Lions Clubs helped serve residents during this year’s Eye Mission & Health Screening Event. The annual outreach provided free vision checks, basic health screenings and follow up resources, serving 55 people with the help of 18 volunteers. The Ava…

A Mountain Grove woman is being held without bond after police say she returned to an ex‑boyfriend’s residence early Sunday morning and set fires in both a vehicle and the home. According to a probable cause statement, officers first responded to the residence around 10:47 p.m. Saturday after the reporting party said Melissa Prestage was…

From the Wright County Sheriff’s Department: Deputies responded to a report involving two floaters who became separated north of Burney Ford “Grease Rack” on the Gasconade River. The investigation revealed the two individuals had reportedly consumed psychedelic mushrooms while camping near the river.   During the evening hours of Saturday, June 6, one male reportedly…

Joseph Waugh The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office reported May 27 that Joseph Waugh, of Caulfield, was arrested on an active felony warrant. According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy Sherman and Deputy Ryan conducted a warrant service April 19 at Waugh’s residence in Caulfield. Waugh was arrested and booked into jail without incident. All charges are…

Beth Vonelling A Theodosia woman was arrested April 15 after a warrant was issued following an investigation into an incident in the Dugginsville area. According to the Ozark County Sheriff’s Office, a warrant was issued for Beth Vonelling on charges of burglary, fourth degree assault, harassment and peace disturbance after an investigation conducted by Sheriff…

The Ozark County Sheriff’s Office reported May 27 that Gloria Barrett, of Bakersfield, was arrested on an active felony warrant. According to the sheriff’s office, Deputy Moss and Deputy Phelan conducted a warrant service April 28 at Barrett’s residence in Bakersfield. Barrett was arrested and booked into jail without incident. All charges are allegations, and…

New charges have been filed against a Bucyrus couple after skeletal remains recovered in March were scientifically confirmed as those of Ceasar Asbury, according to a new release from the Texas County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey said the remains were confirmed through dental comparison performed by the St. Louis County Medical Examiner’s Office.…

The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association will welcome exhibitors, youth members and horse enthusiasts to Ava June 10-13 for the 2026 MFTHBA Spring Show and Three-Year-Old Futurity. The event will be held at the MFTHBA Showgrounds in Ava and will feature a week of competition and fellowship celebrating the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse. Events…

Living Lands Art Collective will host a special exhibit on Saturday, May 23, bringing together art, conservation and community in celebration of the Ozark region. The event will feature longtime artist Mara Bosch, whose work has been shaped by the landscapes, ridges, creeks and quiet beauty of the Ozarks. The exhibit will be held at…