Looking Backward
25 years ago Ava High School Bears prepare to host the Bolivar Liberators in the first round of the Missouri 3A football playoffs Wednesday night. The winner of the Ava-Bolivar game will play the winner of the Branson-Seneca game next Monday night at a location yet to be determined. Bonnie Evans, administrator of the Ava…
Read MoreFolk Remedies in the Early History of the Ozarks
By David Burton, Civic Communication Specialist and County Program Director with University of Missouri Extension SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — There were very few physicians in the early Ozarks, but there were “granny-women” or medicine women who served the area well. Many residents used the best folk remedies they had inherited from the past. Some worked, some…
Read MoreFarmer’s Insurance Coloring Contest Winners
The coloring contest sponsored by local agent Rosanna Proctor had over 350 entries with the winners receiving a $20 Wal-Mart gift card. The winners were named from five age categories. Winners were (left to right): Madalyn Stanifer, Kaymen Smith, Lydia Cunningham, Kaitlyn Bingham, Mackinley Goss.
Read MoreHalloween Comes to the Herald
Several trick or treaters stopped by the Douglas County Herald last Wednesday night as they were out enjoying Halloween festivities. The Harley children stopped by the Douglas County Herald last Wednesday night for a picture and Halloween treats. In costume for trick or treating, Jaxton is dressed as a search warrant sheriff; Jentry, as a…
Read MoreDewey Short Visitor Center Announces November Programs
BRANSON, Mo. – During the month of November park rangers will be offering the following interpretive programs and events at Dewey Short Visitor Center. All programs are free of charge and no registration is required. Dewey Short Visitor Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located just south of…
Read MoreMelancholy Roasting Holds Ribbon Cutting Friday
Located just off the south side of the Square at 232 S. Jefferson, Melancholy Roasting held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday afternoon. Pictured above (from left to right): Anita Madche, Marcia Saldago, Dick Saldago, Matthew Picking, Caleb Carmichael, Linda Duncan, Richard Sturgeon, Judy Shields. Melancholy Roasting will be open Friday-Sunday 7am-3pm .
Read MoreAva Bass Club Anglers Headed to Regionals
The Ava Bass Club recently excelled at the Missouri Bass Nation State Championship which was held at Table Rock, October 27-28. Heston Fish, right, took 4th in Missouri, and also claimed the biggest bass of the tournament. Dean Harlan, left, took 8th in Missouri. According to Heston, Missouri will take the top ten boaters and…
Read MoreMDC Stocks Trout for Winter Fishing Around State
MDC staff have stocked more than 70,000 rainbow trout in urban-area lakes around the state for winter trout fishing. JEFFERSON CITY –– Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Fisheries staff have recently stocked more than 70,000 rainbow trout in more than 30 urban-area lakes around the state for winter trout fishing beginning early November. Many of…
Read MoreAva Police Dept. Activity Report
Reggie Johnson, Chief Phone 417-683-2900–Answered 24 Hours a Day Calls By Type October 28 – November 3 Abandoned Vehicle – 1 Alarm – 4 Animal Call – 7 Agency Assist – 10 Check Building – 29 Check Person – 6 Check Vehicle – 4 Check Well-Being – 1 Civil – 3 Community Policing – 2 Disturbance, General –…
Read MoreAva Art Guild Update and Workshops
By Candace Butler It is just not possible that it is almost the end of the year. Time just seems to go faster and faster. It will be Thanksgiving in just a couple of weeks, then Christmas. This time of year we reflect on the past few months with some great memories, and unfortunately, some…
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