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Wes Roberson, center, is pictured with his wife, Penny, and his son, John, following Wes and John’s return from an Honor Flight of the Ozarks trip to Washington, D.C. Ava area resident and retired Air Force veteran Wesley “Wes” Roberson recently returned from an Honor Flight of the Ozarks mission to Washington, D.C., where he…

Richard Larry Martin has been charged in Douglas County with second degree drug trafficking and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia following a July 4 traffic stop by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to a probable cause statement filed by Trooper A. White, Martin was arrested at approximately 9:05 p.m. July 4 after a traffic…

A Hartville man was arrested July 10 following a Douglas County grand jury indictment on multiple felony charges. John Crossland, 53, was indicted on charges of rape, first degree kidnapping, first degree burglary, second degree assault and first degree sexual misconduct.    According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the indictment followed an investigation conducted…

June is Men’s Health Month, and the Douglas County Health Department is reminding residents that health includes both physical and mental well being. While men’s health often brings attention to fitness, annual checkups and heart health, mental health is an equally important part of overall wellness. Health officials encourage men to take small steps to…

Town & Country Bank will collect peanut butter, jelly and allergy-friendly nut butters June 1-5 to help local food pantries and backpack programs support families during summer break.   Town & Country Bank will host a Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive from June 1 through June 5 to help support local food pantries and school…

Students from Ava High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter earned top honors at the 2026 FBLA State Leadership Conference, held in Springfield. A total of 28 Ava students attended the conference, competing in a variety of events including Economics, Public Speaking and Supply Chain Management. Among the top finishers, Abi Dalton placed…

The City of Ava has announced the appointment of Sherry Huffman-Wallace as the new Community Center Coordinator, a role city leaders say will be key to guiding the facility’s day-to-day operations and future growth. According to city officials, Huffman-Wallace brings an extensive background in parks management, experience they say positions her well to oversee programming…

An Ava man was arrested April 14, 2026, following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Lloyd Yost, 56, of Ava, was taken into custody by Deputy Sam Evans and Sgt. Aaron Box after a stop for an equipment violation at the intersection of…

The Mansfield Area Historical Society and Museum opened its doors last  Saturday to a celebration of local storytelling, welcoming readers, families, and nine regional authors for the 2026 Local Author Signing and Book Fair. Held April 11 at 101 North Street from noon to 4 p.m., the event drew community members of all ages for…