New Angels of Ava
by Michael Boyink / mike@douglascountyherald.com
In 1940, Ava had an angel.
Envelopes of money mysteriously showed up in people’s mailboxes.
$100, more or less. About $1850 in...
Herald Closes Lobby, Creates Outdoor Dropbox, Continues to Publish Amidst COVID-19...
During this uncertain period, the Douglas County Herald is taking steps to do our part in protecting our customers and our staff as we...
Bypassing Ava: Ava’s New Faces
(Editors Note: This article is reprinted from the 1963 Missouri State Highway Commission Annual Report, investigating how the Route 5 bypass had affected Ava.
These are...
MDC to Close Staffed Shooting Ranges Starting Friday
Closures done to help protect public amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (MARCH 19, 2020) – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces it...
Governor Parson Announces April 7 Municipal Elections Postponed Until June 2...
JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Pursuant to Governor Mike Parson’s Executive Order 20-02 declaring a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 and a request...
Douglas County Community Foundation Offers Up To $10K for Local...
Have a health-related project in mind for Douglas County, but need some funding to get off the ground?
The Douglas County Community Foundation (DCCF) is...
Sports
Against The Odds: Bears Make Mark in Ava History
By Jason Hoekema
The Bears started the season in the worst way manageable for the basketball team. Seniors and starters were benched early in the...
A Novel Dillema: Ava R-1 Extends Break, Suspends Athletics
By Jason Hoekema
What started as a far and distant issue not really concerning Americans has turned its nasty head and is sweeping across the...
Local Writers
What About This?
By Wayne William Cipriano
Well, we finally brought the new washing machine up from the basement...
August 13, 1970
Named recently as Intermediate League All-Stars were, left to right (front row): Ivan Chambers, Lowell...
Looking Backward
25 Years Ago
Ava Mayor James “Bud” Norman secured a sound 72% of the votes in...
What About This?
By Wayne William Cipriano
They say the first casualty of war is Truth. It seems to...
The Snoop
We are all tested throughout life.
Perhaps a test occurred when a parent died or...
Looking Backwards
25 Years Ago
Daylight Saving Time Returns. Turn your clocks FORWARD one hour this Sunday.
Raymond and...
Obituaries
Douglas, Howell Counties Route 76 Reduced for Asphalt Overlay and Guard...
WILLOW SPRINGS – Route 76 in Douglas and Howell counties will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews...
