Local Veteran Groups Begin Building Projects
Two local veterans groups announced building projects this week in Ava. (Above) the former Emily’s Closet building on the northwest corner of the square has been purchased by the Russell T. Scott Post 5993 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. According to Josh Swainston, Post Commander and Gail Huffman, Auxiliary President, once renovations are…
Read MoreJay Heinlein Found a Silver Lining in the Clouds of the Storm That Never Hit
(Reprinted from the 1963 Missouri Highway Commission Annual Report) J. G. “Jay” Heinlein and his Standard Oil service station lay squarely in the path of the economic storm expected to follow in the wake of the new Ava bypass. Since 1956 he had operated the station at the intersection of Old 5 and Missouri Route…
Read MoreBoldly Blossoming
The Bradford Pear trees planted on the Ava Square recently bloomed, adding a nice visual touch to the downtown area. Unfortunately the trees are seen as a cross-pollinating nuisance, are structurally weak, don’t produce fruit, have thick thorns, and grass doesn’t grow well underneath them. In 2017, the Missouri Department of Conservation recommended against planting…
Read MorePost Office To Hold Mail Longer
According to a recent press release by the United States Post Office: “We are temporarily modifying how we handle mail that must be returned to the delivery office due to a full box, or the business not being open to receive delivery for an extended period. Current postal policy is to return the mail to…
Read MoreDouglas, Howell Counties Route 76 Reduced for Asphalt Overlay and Guard Rail Work
WILLOW SPRINGS – Route 76 in Douglas and Howell counties will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform asphalt overlay and guard rail work. This section of roadway is located from north Route 181 in Douglas County to US 60 in Howell County in Willow Springs. Weather permitting,…
Read MoreState Auditor Begins Audit of Douglas County
Citizens with confidential information are encouraged to contact the Whistleblower Hotline JEFFERSON CITY –– Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway recently announced a regularly scheduled audit of Douglas County, located in south central Missouri. The most recent audit of Douglas County was issued in March 2016, with the county receiving an overall performance rating of poor.…
Read MoreBureau of Land Management Cancels Wild Horse and Burro Adoption/Sales Events
Carthage, Missouri event canceled. WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management-Eastern States announces the cancellation of two wild horse and burro placement events in April in order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting opportunities for public exposure. The events were scheduled to occur April 24-25, 2020, in Carthage, Missouri, and Cullman, Alabama.…
Read MoreA Message from the Douglas County Health Department on Covid-19
Due to Covid-19, the Douglas County Health Department has suspended certain services at this time. For those who have questions about whether or not a particular service is available, please call the facility at 417-683-4174.
Read MoreAchieve Positive Change in Your Leadership Direction
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Several community development specialists with University of Missouri Extension are jointly leading a free online classes focused on John C. Maxwell’s book, “21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader.” The first online session of the 30-minute long class will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 6. The additional 20 sessions will follow…
Read MoreCalendar Of Events
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. The Texas County and Genealogical and Historical Society has canceled all their April meetings. In addition the Genealogical Library will not be open on…
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