Area News
Ava City Council: City Employees Sworn In
On Tuesday, April 11th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. Ordinance 1090 The Aldermen voted to approve the results of the municipal election last week as certified by Douglas County Clerk Karry Davis. Oath of Office Burrely Loftin was sworn in as Mayor. Suzanne Welsh was sworn…
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Ava Middle School MAP Testing Schedule
The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) will begin for middle school students the final week of April. Following is the schedule for 5th – 8th grade. 5th Grade Science – April 26-27 Math – April 29-30 ELA – May 4-5 6th Grade ELA – April 27-28 Math – May 4-5 7th Grade ELA – April 27-28…
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American Legion Awards
The American Legion Post 112 in Ava recently honored local first-responders and a student with awards. The Post awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year to Reggie Johnson, Chief of the Ava Police Department. Firefighter of the year went to Curley Rawlins of the City of Ava fire crew. EMT of the year went to…
Read MoreVaccinations Available in West Plains on Friday, April 9th
WEST PLAINS, MO – Ozarks Healthcare and Missouri State University West Plains (MSU – WP) will partner to present a community COVID-19 vaccination event at MSU – WP’s Lybyer Technology Center on Friday, April 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lybyer Technology Center is located at 605 W. Main St. in West Plains. …
Read MoreStorm Siren Testing
On Wednesday, April 14th at 10:00 A.M., the Douglas County Emergency Management staff will be testing the Ava storm sirens. In the event of bad weather the tests will be run the following day at the same time.
Read MoreAva R-I School Board: Teacher Stipends, New Insurance Consortium
Crafting a Second Career: 27 years teaching leads to fulltime arts and crafts work
by Doug Berger After retiring from a 27 year teaching career, Regina Robertson knew she had to find something to help occupy her time. Robertson spent 26 years as he middle school art teacher in the Ava School District. She had spent her first year of teaching at Gainesville. “I liked teaching middle school. That’s…
Read MoreFull Pull Fever:50 Years of Experience Nets Don Kapraun a National Championship
By Doug Berger Douglas County resident Don Kapraun has been involved in the sport of tractor pulling for 50 plus years, and recently had a championship finish at a nationals event held in Lincoln, Neb. in the 8500 Division 2 Antique class. Kapraun started his interest in tractor pulling while living in Illinois. His family…
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