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Ava Man Charged
An Ava man has been charged with fleeing authorities and possession of drugs. On September 13th at approximately 8 P.M., Ava Police Department initiated a foot pursuit after Paul Enos, Jr in the area of Heath & Sons Feed. Enos was wanted on a Felony warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance-methamphetamine Felony Class D…
Read MoreCity Wide Clean Up Planned Oct. 4-8
The City of Ava will sponsor a City Wide Fall Clean-Up October 4-8. It is a great time for property owners to get rid of some unwanted items. The city crew will start on the east side of town on Monday and Tuesday and west side on Wednesday and Thursday. Have your items out early…
Read MoreAva Chamber of Commerce welcomes 5 Girls and a Chainsaw
By Michelle Strubeck On Friday, August 20, 5 Girls and a Chainsaw became the newest member of the Ava Chamber of Commerce. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in celebration of the occasion. Being a member of the Chamber of Commerce has numerous benefits such as networking, community involvement, marketing and advertising, and referral services…
Read MoreJean’s Drive-in Opens
89 Seniors Graduate from Ava R-I
by Doug Berger The 2021 Ava High School commencement ceremonies were moved to the high school gymnasium Saturday evening due to inclement weather. The ceremonies were also presented on the screen at the Ava Performing Arts Center. Eighty-nine graduates received their diplomas during the ceremonies which featured presentations by the Ava High School band and…
Read MoreTeaching School in a COVID World
by Doug Berger The Covid-19 virus has changed many things during 2020, including the operation of the schools. Almost 300 Ava School District students started the school year with on-line or virtual learning. Of the 1,345 school district students 94 from the elementary school, 77 from the middle school and 96 from the high school…
Read MoreSenior Night Recognizes Athletes
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MDC Reports Elk Hunters Go Five For Five In Inaugural Elk Hunt
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s first elk-hunting season ended Sunday with all five of the hunters selected for permits harvesting bull elk during the firearms portion Dec. 12-20. An archery portion ran Oct. 17-25 with no harvests. The five Missouri hunters were selected for elk-hunting permits through a random drawing of more than 19,215 permit…
Read MoreOnly Election Race is for Mayor
So far, the only race in the April elections is for Ava Mayor. Both incumbent Burrely Loftin and Matthew Overcast have filed for the position. Ava city aldermen incumbents Noel Dye and Billy Stewart are running unopposed. Other candidates for city positions can file with the City Clerk at Ava City Hall. The Ava R-1…
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