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Associate Court Day
During Associate Court Day on February 25, 2021, there was a total of 126 criminal cases on the docket with some still being conducted by video. There were 33 felony cases, 79 misdemeanor cases and 14 infractions. There were 15 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and 21 failure to appear warrants were issued. Two cases…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on March 16th
The Douglas County and Wright County Health Departments will be holding a joint COVID-19 vaccination clinic on March 16th at the Mansfield Community Center. Appointments are required. Interested parties can call: 417-741-7791 417-926-0009 417-683-4174 Vaccinations will be available to individuals in the Phase 1A, 1B with Tiers 1,2, and 3 opened up for appointments. Individuals…
Read MoreAva R-1 School Board: Dial Retires, Dalton New Super, Seigler New AD
The Ava R-1 School Board convened for their regular monthly meeting last Thursday, February 18th. Closed Session Dial retires, Dalton as Super During closed session the board voted 7-0 to accept the retirement resignation of Dr. Jason Dial effective at the end of this school year. The board voted 7-0 to hire Aaron Dalton as…
Read MoreHoopcoming Court 2021
Slippery Roads Contribute to Crashes
by Michael Boyink/[email protected] Slippery post-snowstorm roads…
Read MoreAssociate Court Day
During Associate Court Day on February 11, 2021, there was a total of 75 criminal cases on the docket with some still being conducted by video. There were 31 felony cases, 43 misdemeanor cases and 1 infraction. There were 8 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and 10 failure to appear warrants were issued. One case…
Read MoreSenator & State Reps Meet with Area Officials to Discuss Bills Affecting Area Law Enforcement
On Friday February 12, 2021, area law enforcement leaders attended a meeting at Shield Solutions in eastern Douglas County. Senator Karla Eslinger reached out to Sheriff Chris Degase regarding several Senate and House Bills that directly impact law enforcement. Sheriff Chris Degase then reached out to area law enforcement and arranged the meeting with the…
Read MoreSenior Center Calendar
ACTIVITIES Monday: Feb. 22 Noon – Pinochle 1:00 – TOPS Tuesday: Feb. 23 Noon – Pitch Tournament Wednesday: Feb. 24 11:30-12:30- Lunch Served 12:30 – Pool Tournament Thursday: Feb. 25 Noon – Pinochle Senior Age Tax Clinic – By Appt. Grace Foot Clinic – By Appt. Friday: Feb. 26 11:30 – 12:30 – Lunch Served…
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