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911 Services
by Doug Berger A recent grant will allow for the location of 911 callers in Douglas County to be immediately determined. The grant will also allow for text-to-911 in a four county area including Douglas County. The Missouri 911 Service Board recently informed Wri-Comm 911 that a grant award of $770, 200 from its assistance…
Read MoreVegas MMA Fighter Now Teaches in Ava
By Victor Rockwell Ava’s most trained and certified martial arts instructor, Jason Jones, was trained by several of the world’s most famous martial arts instructors. He has black belts and instructor certifications in several different martial arts and combat systems. Master Jones has been teaching martial arts for over 20 years now, and in January…
Read MoreCity Aldermen Approve Training Reimbursement Plan for Police Officers
by Michael Boyink [email protected] On Tuesday, March 9th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter said city finances were “steady” with $3.65 Million. She said the city was continuing to move funds into cash reserve funds with the goal of building to 3…
Read MoreDial Retiring From Ava Schools, Taking Job in Private Sector
by Doug Berger Dr. Jason Dial did not anticipate he would pursue a career in public education when he entered college. At the end of this school year he will retire after 27 years being involved in the public education system. The last five of those years he served as superintendent of the Ava School…
Read MoreAbsentee Voting Open
Absentee voting for Ava Mayor and the Ava R-1 School Board is open for residents at the Douglas County Clerks Office. The schedule is: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. [Until April 6th]. Saturday, April 3rd 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday, April 5th 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. April…
Read MoreRecent Snow a Challenge for County Crews
It had been a while since Douglas County road crews had to tackle a significant level of snowfall. During the recent snowfall road crews were challenged by the unusual cold as much as the snowfall, Douglas County Presiding Commissioner Lance Stillings stated. He said crews had to deal with getting equipment running in the extreme…
Read More2nd COVID Shot Clinic
Penn Makes His Mark in Metal
By Doug Berger Matthias Penn has been swinging a blacksmith hammer for over 14 years. He built his first shop at the age of 14. The 16×16 foot shop in Douglas County is still in use today, but Penn has expanded it with a 16×20 foot addition on one side, and a coal shed on…
Read MoreLocal 2020 MSU Graduates
SPRINGFIELD, MO – (02/24/2021)– Missouri State University awarded 1,534 degrees to students in fall 2020. The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 11, 2020, at JQH Arena. The following local students earned degrees: Alayna Brown of Ava graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Psychology. Rebecca Harris of Ava graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, English, Summa…
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