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Local 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…
Read MoreMobile Dental Unit Serves Students
Missouri Ozarks Community Health’s dental excursion bus arrived in Douglas County this week and has been stationed at Ava R-1 Schools beginning November 24. The mobile unit will remain on site through December 18, including the week of Thanksgiving break. During its initial visit, the mobile dental team provided preventative services such as screenings and…
Read MoreCPC hosts Cookies and Cocoa Party
CPC Kids in Ava will host a Cookies and Cocoa Party on Saturday, December 7, beginning at 2 p.m. at 1341 Lower Ford Road. Families are invited to spend the afternoon decorating cookies, enjoying a full cocoa bar, and wrapping up the event with a showing of King of Kings. Organizers emphasize that this is…
Read MoreGingerbread Contest Announced
The Ava Art Guild will host its annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit from December 3 through December 13. Community members are invited to stop by the gallery to view the decorated gingerbread creations and vote for their favorite entries throughout the show. Contest entries will be accepted at the Art Guild from November 30…
Read MoreAva Middle School Students Share Vision of Peace Through Art
Pictured left to right: Glenda Little, Rosalie Watts, Jazlyn Valerio, Jubilee Browning, Mary Mulligan, Marcia Salgado and Dick Salgado. The Ava Lions Club recently honored a group of talented young artists from Ava Middle School whose work brought color, creativity, and heartfelt meaning to this year’s Lions International Peace Poster Contest. The 2025 contest…
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