Eden Uhing, Ava, right, won the Open and Junior Show Bull of the Year award with MSF Ing Pin 3056. She is pictured accepting her award at the 2026 Missouri Angus Association Annual Banquet, Feb. 21 in Columbia, Mo. Pictured presenting the award is Roger Behlmann, Missouri Angus Association president, left. Photo by Lauren Brown.…
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Community members gathered for a town hall meeting in Ava to discuss the future of the senior center as the facility’s lease agreement approaches its June 30 expiration date. Community members gathered for a town hall meeting to discuss the future of the Ava Senior Center as the facility’s lease agreement approaches its June 30…
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DORA, Mo. — A Dora man was arrested March 28 following a traffic stop in the Goodhope area and is facing multiple charges related to controlled substances and driving without a valid license. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Aaron Box conducted a traffic stop at approximately 10:09 p.m. after observing a vehicle…
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Photo by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. / rareseeds.com Visitors gather for the Spring Flower Festival at Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company in this 2024 file photo. The annual event draws crowds for live music, vendors, garden tours and family-friendly activities in Mansfield. Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company will welcome visitors from across the region…
Read More >>The City of Ava issued a statement following the initial announcement, addressing public discussion and clarifying its vision for the future of the community center. The city emphasized its intent to create a space that serves residents of all ages while supporting existing programs and organizations. The full statement is included below: “Setting the Record…
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Seymour man is facing multiple felony charges after a midnight traffic stop in Mountain Grove led to the discovery of methamphetamine and a firearm. According to a probable cause statement filed in Wright County, Master Patrolman Brandon Meacham stopped a vehicle just after midnight on March 26 for having no license‑plate lights. The driver, identified…
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A Cabool man is facing a felony charge after deputies say he stole a maroon GMC pickup from a residence on March 26. According to a probable cause statement filed by the Texas County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle’s owner reported his truck and the keys missing from inside his home around 10 a.m. The owner…
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Members of the University of Missouri Extension Douglas County council are sworn into office during the organization’s annual meeting March 19 at the Ava General Baptist Church Activity Center. Administering the oath is Karry Davis. Pictured, from left, are Larry Patterson, Tommy Scrivner, Randy O’Dell, Nina Carter, and Jeff Bristol. The University of Missouri Extension…
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Area law enforcement officers and first responders gathered during the March 24 Ava Board of Aldermen meeting, where Mayor Kirk Pueppke proclaimed Feb. 23 as “Heroes Day” in recognition of their service and actions during a recent multi-agency response. The designation honors the ongoing commitment of officers, dispatchers, firefighters and emergency personnel who serve and…
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Mayor Kirk Pueppke has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Ava. Accepting the proclamation on behalf of CHART is Norma Stillings, joined by representatives from Bikers Against Child Abuse, Ava R-1 Schools, the Ava Police Department, the Missouri Children’s Division, and the Douglas County Health Department. Community leaders emphasized the…
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