Area News
3rd Annual Chili and S’mores Night Returns to Ava
Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare will host its 3rd Annual Chili and S’mores Night on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2004 Crestview Drive in Ava. Families are invited to bring the kids and lawn chairs for an evening of good food, fun, and live music. Entertainment will be provided by Brandon…
Read MoreAva Methodist Church to Host Annual Fall Festival
The Ava Methodist Church will host its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 945 W. Washington Ave. This free family event will feature a variety of activities for all ages, including a hayride, games, music, and a coffee bar. Guests can also enjoy a selection of food and…
Read MoreIgor’s Closet Opens in Ava
Medical Blessings is helping local children get ready for Halloween with Igor’s Closet, a costume pantry offering outfits for kids of all ages with a $5 minimum donation. The event will be open Oct. 17–19 inside the old Ava Hidden Treasures building on Jefferson Street, just south of the Ava Square. Hours are Friday from…
Read MoreTreasure of the Ozarks Festival scheduled
The Ava Square will come alive with music, food, and community spirit during the Treasure of the Ozarks Festival on Friday, Oct. 25, from 3 to 7 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature live music, local vendors, and food trucks offering a variety of delicious treats. Organizers invite everyone to join in the celebration and…
Read MoreHealth Department Hosts Drive-Thru Flu Clinic
The Douglas County Health Department will host a free drive-thru flu vaccine clinic on Monday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 603 Springfield Road in Ava. The clinic is open to Douglas County employees and residents, ages five and older. Consent forms may be picked up at the health department prior to…
Read MoreCommunity Invited to Annual Spay-ghetti Dinner in Ava
The Ava Area Animal Welfare League, Jr. will host its Annual Spay-ghetti Dinner on Friday, October 17, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Ava Lions Club, located at 309 North Jefferson Street, just down from the Ava Square. This event raises funds to support AAAWL Jr.’s cat and dog spay and neuter program, with…
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child Touches Down in Ava and Mansfield
Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 17 through Nov. 24. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country in November, and shoebox packers can find their local drop-off locations in Mansfield and Ava. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes…
Read MoreTwo Charged with Possession in Douglas County
On the evening of Tuesday, October 7, a routine traffic stop in Douglas County escalated into a multi-agency operation resulting in two felony arrests and the discovery of methamphetamine. At approximately 8:15 p.m., an officer initiated a stop on a Buick LeSabre after dispatch confirmed the vehicle’s registered owner had two nationwide felony warrants. The…
Read MoreFugitive Caught Near Ava; Ozark Woman Faces Felony Charge
An Ozark woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly helping a wanted man avoid arrest earlier this month, leading to a search and eventual capture north of Ava. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, 32-year-old Gabriele Lynn Henry has been charged with hindering the prosecution of a felony after reportedly giving a ride…
Read MoreRoute 95 in Douglas County Reduced for Asphalt Overlay
Route 95 in Douglas County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot lane restriction as construction crews perform asphalt overlay. This section of roadway is located from Route 76 to Route 14. Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Oct. 20 through Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The…
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