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Town & Country Bank Collecting Peanut Butter, Jelly for Local Families
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…
Read MoreAva High School FBLA Competes, Places at State Conference
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…
Read MoreAva Taps Parks Veteran to Lead Community Center Expansion
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…
Read MoreAva Man Booked on Meth, Paraphernalia Charges After K-9 Alert
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…
Read MoreLocal Authors Gather in Mansfield for Book Fair and Signing
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…
Read MoreMan Arrested Hours After Release for Alleged Order Violation
Douglas County authorities arrested a Mansfield man last Tuesday after he allegedly violated a court‑ordered no‑contact order just hours after being released from jail. According to a probable cause statement filed by Sgt. Aaron Box, 45‑year‑old Jessie Dee Doherty went to a real estate office in Ava around 4 p.m. on March 3, where he…
Read MoreNothing is Impossible with God | True Grit: Why the West still matters
Editor’s Note: In this second installment, Katie West continues recounting her experiences meeting Tom Selleck, highlighting both the professional and personal moments that shaped her artistic work with and of him over the course of his long and influential acting career. The column also reflects on how those experiences intersected with her own path as…
Read MoreFederal Search Conducted in Norwood at USPS
USPS intercepts illegal substances; multiple agencies assist Wright County operation A large law enforcement presence in Norwood on Friday, Feb. 13, was related to a federal investigation involving illegal controlled substances intercepted through the mail, according to a statement from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities reported that the United States Postal Service intercepted a…
Read MoreWhere Pets Come to Rock and Relax | Local Business Spotlight
At first glance, Rock & Roll-Over Pet Salon feels different. That is intentional. Opened in September 2024, the Ava salon at 105 N. Jefferson St., Suite 1 is owned and operated by Dakota Lowe, a pet stylist with more than a decade of professional grooming experience. Lowe’s approach blends technical skill with patience, calm, and…
Read MoreChristmas on the Square in Ava
Christmas on the Square in Ava drew large crowds on Saturday, Dec. 13, as residents and visitors gathered downtown for a full day of holiday festivities, shopping and the city’s largest Christmas parade to date, according to the Ava Chamber of Commerce. The event was held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the Christmas…
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