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28/07/2024

Due to ongoing construction, the SCOCOG Staff will be working remotely on Monday, July 29. We will reopen on Tuesday July 30 at 8:00.

If you need assistance, please call 417-256-4226 or 417-293-4781.

Thank you for understanding.

28/07/2024

Isolated shower and non-severe thunderstorm chances across the area today, with the highest chances (20-40%) east of Highway 65 this afternoon into the early evening. Many locations remain dry through tonight.

28/07/2024

Check out these beautiful photos from the MOCH Do Run Club.'s gravel road runs. The group meets every Monday at 5 p.m. at the MOCH Wellness Center. They travel to a different gravel road each week. There's no charge to run, but participants are encouraged to join the MOCH Do Run Club. For information about membership costs, visit: https://mo-ozarks.org/ava-wellness-center/

28/07/2024

So many people showed up for MZBS work day! There were various projects accomplished & other projects that made some major headway today! Thanks to each & everyone of you. You know who you are! No matter what piece you play in this giant puzzle….IT MATTERS! It’s been a big job to slowly start rebuilding back up MZBS. With that being said, we have had a multitude of people to make it happen! Enrollment is up & we are outgrowing our spaces so thank you Jesus for that!!! The preschool gained a bigger playground today & also an extension of its fencing due to growth! Keep MZBS in your prayers & minds!

27/07/2024

PRESS RELEASE
FROM THE DOUGLAS COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
WOLFE CONVICTED OF 1ST DEGREE MURDER

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, following a 4-day jury trial, William R.
Wolfe Jr. was found guilty of Murder in the 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action, Abandonment of a Co**se, Tampering with a Motor Vehicle 1st Degree, 5 counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Resisting Arrest.

The Jury of Douglas County citizens deliberated for almost 2 hours
before returning their verdicts of guilty on all 10 counts presented. This case was prosecuted by Douglas County Prosecutor Matthew Weatherman. The case was investigated by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department with Sheriff Chris Degase as lead investigator backed up by Lt. Taylor Wallace, Detectives Nathan Long and Kobby Roberts and virtually every other Deputy employed by the Sheriff’s Department at that time. Technical assistance was provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab and the Missouri
State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime control. Special assistance was rendered by Dr. Timothy Huntington from Concordia University in Nebraska in the field of Entomology.

This case began in September of 2020 as a well-being call from a local logger and 2 family friends of the Victim Clarence “Bob” Clark. When deputies responded, they discovered Mr. Clark deceased in his bed from multiple gunshot wounds. Sheriff Degase was dispatched to the scene and while enroute encountered the defendant, William R. Wolfe Jr, driving the victim’s truck. A pursuit followed as the defendant refused to stop for the Sheriff. Sheriff Degase eventually terminated the pursuit as not being safe
to continue. Following the processing of the scene, the defendant was arrested the following day after crashing the victim’s truck. The defendant attempted to create an alibi defense to Sheriff Degase, which led the Sheriff to the discovery of the murder weapon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab was able to tie the weapon to a shell casing recovered by Sheriff Degase at the scene of the murder.
Prosecutor Matthew Weatherman would like to thank Sheriff Degase and his team of investigators for the fantastic work they put in on this case, as well as the foresight of Sheriff Degase in reaching out to experts in their fields to establish all the necessary pieces to put a case like this together.

William R. Wolfe Jr has a lengthy criminal history including multiple
previous trips to prison. The Defendant was remanded to the State’s custody following the verdict and sentencing is set for October 8, 2024, at 9AM.

This case carries total possible sentences of mandatory Life in prison without parole on count 1, plus no maximum sentence on count 2 and a potential of up to 74 more years on counts 3 through 10.
Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Weatherman would
also like to thank the jurors who served on this case. Over the course of 4 days, they heard some truly horrible facts and evidence. They maintained their composure and performed a truly necessary duty to their fellow citizens.

One of the bedrock principles of our country is that anyone, from any station in life, can have their guilt truly determined by a jury of their peers, drawn from the community they are from and sworn to uphold the law that all people before them are considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This jury is owed a debt of gratitude from the citizens of Douglas County for the service they performed.

Sheriff Degase was would like thank the jurors for their service as well as recognizing the long hours and hard work that Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Weatherman and his Clerk Christy Overcast put in on this case as well as Circuit Clerk Kim Hathcock and her staff.

27/07/2024

Band Camp Starts on Thursday, August 1st. We are SOOOOOOOOO excited! Remember to bring a case or two or five of water and/or sports drinks.

Ava Pride Band
Alice Peccati

27/07/2024

Congratulations to your 2024 Evangel Camp champions! 🏈

Thanks to the donations at last years fundraiser the entry fees were covered for all the boys in attendance. We appreciate your help!

And a big thanks to all those who donated snacks/drinks for this week of camp:
Jennifer Pitts
Christy Allbritton
Kenny Fleetwood
Chance and Kayla Dry
Brady Quackenbush

26/07/2024

Help us welcome Matthew to the 2024-25 Missouri FFA State Officer team 👋

Matthew is a member of the Ava FFA Chapter, serving as a State Vice President this year.

Fun fact! Matthew enjoys watching horse racing 🐎

Learn more about Matthew 🌟
https://missouriffa.org/officers/matthew-lakey/

26/07/2024

US National Weather Service Springfield Missouri
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While many areas will remain dry, there will be pop up thunderstorms the next few days. Lightning and brief heavy rainfall will occur with any storms. If you have any outdoor plans remain weather aware. Temperatures will remain in the 80s with some areas approaching 90.

While many areas will remain dry, there will be pop up thunderstorms the next few days. Lightning and brief heavy rainfall will occur with any storms. If you have any outdoor plans remain weather aware. Temperatures will remain in the 80s with some areas approaching 90.

26/07/2024

Howell County Sheriff's Office
🟦 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 - 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
⍟ 𝑊𝑒 𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐻𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑦 𝑆ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑓𝑓'𝑠 𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐e
1. MISSING PERSON SPOTLIGHT: ROBERT LESLIE HUDDLESON MISSING SINCE JUNE, 30, 2017.
2. This month marks the seven-year anniversary that Howell County resident Robert Huddleson went missing.
3. On 7/30/2017 sixty- six-year-old Robert Huddleson was reported missing by family when he missed his father’s 90th birthday party in Rolla, Missouri.
4. When the Howell County Sheriff's Office investigated Mr. Huddleson's residence, they discovered that Mr. Huddleson's vehicle was parked at his home, his keys were inside the home, and nothing at the home appeared to be out of place. When questioned, neighbors stated they last saw Robert Huddleson a few days before, on July 27, 2017 putting out his garbage for pick up.
5. Mr. Huddleson, an Army veteran, lived alone on County Road 5150 in Dora at the time of his disappearance. He did not have a phone, and liked to walk the Mark Twain Forest each day, sometimes traveling four to six miles in a day. He was often spotted with a walking stick.
6. Several area searches for Mr. Huddleson were conducted, and to date, he has not been located.
7. If you have any information regarding Robert Huddleson that may help in this investigation, please contact the Howell County Sheriff’s Office at 417-256-2544 or email [email protected].

𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘺: 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯

🟦 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 - 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
⍟ 𝑊𝑒 𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐻𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑦 𝑆ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑓𝑓'𝑠 𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐e

1. MISSING PERSON SPOTLIGHT: ROBERT LESLIE HUDDLESON MISSING SINCE JUNE, 30, 2017.

2. This month marks the seven-year anniversary that Howell County resident Robert Huddleson went missing.

3. On 7/30/2017 sixty- six-year-old Robert Huddleson was reported missing by family when he missed his father’s 90th birthday party in Rolla, Missouri.

4. When the Howell County Sheriff's Office investigated Mr. Huddleson's residence, they discovered that Mr. Huddleson's vehicle was parked at his home, his keys were inside the home, and nothing at the home appeared to be out of place. When questioned, neighbors stated they last saw Robert Huddleson a few days before, on July 27, 2017 putting out his garbage for pick up.

5. Mr. Huddleson, an Army veteran, lived alone on County Road 5150 in Dora at the time of his disappearance. He did not have a phone, and liked to walk the Mark Twain Forest each day, sometimes traveling four to six miles in a day. He was often spotted with a walking stick.

6. Several area searches for Mr. Huddleson were conducted, and to date, he has not been located.

7. If you have any information regarding Robert Huddleson that may help in this investigation, please contact the Howell County Sheriff’s Office at 417-256-2544 or email [email protected].


𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘉𝘺: 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘐𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘋𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯
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𝑇𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐻𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑦, 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑝𝑢𝑟𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦. 𝐹𝑢𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒, 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑖𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑠𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑒𝑑 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠.

26/07/2024

Ava R-1 Schools

26/07/2024

Gainesville R-V School
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To kick the year off our school year, we are going to have a raffle for a Smart TV for parents who complete the items listed below. Each completed task earns 1 ticket toward the drawing. Drawing will be held August 29th.
For parents to be entered in the drawing you will need to:
1. Fill out the registration packet linked on Facebook and on the school website = 1 entry… See more

To kick the year off our school year, we are going to have a raffle for a Smart TV for parents who complete the items listed below. Each completed task earns 1 ticket toward the drawing. Drawing will be held August 29th.

For parents to be entered in the drawing you will need to:

1. Fill out the registration packet linked on Facebook and on the school website = 1 entry
2. Fill out the Climate and Culture survey you will receive through email = 1 entry
3. Come to Open House with your child August 15th at 5pm = 1 entry
4. Fill out the Free and Reduced lunch form at Open House = 1 entry

25/07/2024

Above normal temperatures are favored for early August. Check out more temperature and precipitation outlooks at cpc.ncep.noaa.gov.

25/07/2024

Mansfield water back on

25/07/2024

Couple of photos submitted to us from the Tuesday Night Jam Session here at the center. It's an old-fashioned good time every Tuesday evening from 7-9.

25/07/2024

Attention residents: Water will be temporarily shut off at 10am today in these locations on the West Side of Town. From the State Dept on MM HWY, North side of 160 before 5 north junction, West side of 5 North to the wildwood area. There will be a boil advisory to follow and residents will be notified today. We understand the inconvenience this causes and only advise when necessary. Thank you.

25/07/2024

Missouri Ozarks Community Health wants to help make this school year a successful one for the children in our communities. With help from community partners, we donated 60 backpacks to FosterAdopt Connect Mtn. Grove. We also donated school supply items to the Plainview School and Cabool Christian Church for its back-to-school drive. Big thanks to Home State Health for their donation of hygiene products and to the Masonic Lodge of Ava for their donation of 40 backpacks. We also appreciate Teasha Peck, our foster care community health worker, for spearheading this effort.

25/07/2024

Douglas County Mo Sheriff
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On July 22, 2024 James Elmer Smith III was arrested by Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase on a 24 hour hold for forgery and stealing.
The arrest came after an investigation conducted by Deputy Aaron Box, Detective Nathan Long and Deputy Shawn Wilson regarding a burglary in western Douglas County on March 4, 2024 where numerous items were stolen to include checks.
On July 1, 2024 the bank notified the victim that checks were written on the account to a business in Springfield. Investigators obtained video footage of the subject from the Springfield business. Photographs of the suspect were shared with Ava Police Department Officers to see if they recognized the suspect.
Ava Police Department Lt. Dewayne Butterworth was able to positively identify the suspect from past encounters.
A warrant was later obtained for Smith for Forgery and Stealing with bond being set at $25,000 cash only. Smith has 17 prior arrests for Forgery and Stealing related offense.
Sheriff Degase would like to thank the Ava Police Department and Lt. Butterworth for their assistance in this case, as well as the aggressiveness of the investigation by Deputies Long, Box and Wilson in solving this case.
“The working relationship we have with the Ava Police Department has helped us as well as them in solving many cases in our community and it is invaluable to the success of our departments.”

On July 22, 2024 James Elmer Smith III was arrested by Douglas County Sheriff Chris Degase on a 24 hour hold for forgery and stealing.
The arrest came after an investigation conducted by Deputy Aaron Box, Detective Nathan Long and Deputy Shawn Wilson regarding a burglary in western Douglas County on March 4, 2024 where numerous items were stolen to include checks.
On July 1, 2024 the bank notified the victim that checks were written on the account to a business in Springfield. Investigators obtained video footage of the subject from the Springfield business. Photographs of the suspect were shared with Ava Police Department Officers to see if they recognized the suspect.
Ava Police Department Lt. Dewayne Butterworth was able to positively identify the suspect from past encounters.
A warrant was later obtained for Smith for Forgery and Stealing with bond being set at $25,000 cash only. Smith has 17 prior arrests for Forgery and Stealing related offense.

Sheriff Degase would like to thank the Ava Police Department and Lt. Butterworth for their assistance in this case, as well as the aggressiveness of the investigation by Deputies Long, Box and Wilson in solving this case.
“The working relationship we have with the Ava Police Department has helped us as well as them in solving many cases in our community and it is invaluable to the success of our departments.”

25/07/2024

US National Weather Service Springfield Missouri
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There will be daily afternoon thunderstorm chances going into the end of the week and weekend. The highest chances for a thunderstorm will be on Saturday. Remain aware of lightning if you have outdoor activities. High temperatures will likely remain in the 80s.

There will be daily afternoon thunderstorm chances going into the end of the week and weekend. The highest chances for a thunderstorm will be on Saturday. Remain aware of lightning if you have outdoor activities. High temperatures will likely remain in the 80s.

25/07/2024

Howell County Sheriff's Office
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🟦 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 - 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
⍟ 𝑊𝑒 𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝑌𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐻𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑙𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑦 𝑆ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑓𝑓'𝑠 𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐e
1. The Howell County Sheriff’s Office would like to introduce three new NC-4 ranked jail staff members to our team!
2. Dakota Mayberry, Victoria Pike and Emma Roberts, will be responsible for maintaining order and safety, enforcing rules and regulations, and supervising the Howell County inmates' daily routines. Their tasks include managing activities like recreation and mealtimes.
3. Welcome new team members!

25/07/2024

City of Mountain Grove Mo

Monday the 29th the Downtown Square will be shut down from 7am to potentially the next morning depending on drying time. We will be resurfacing and painting all the parking lines. Please use caution and plan accordingly.

25/07/2024

Dora Volunteer Fire Department

Mark your calendars! Membership Renewal Letters will be mailed on August 1st. We are looking forward to hosting our 2nd Annual Membership Appreciation Day.
This is a great opportunity to meet your fire department and first responders, learn how you can get involved, and save $5 on your 2024-2025 Membership dues.
Hope to see you there! … See more

Mark your calendars! Membership Renewal Letters will be mailed on August 1st. We are looking forward to hosting our 2nd Annual Membership Appreciation Day.

This is a great opportunity to meet your fire department and first responders, learn how you can get involved, and save $5 on your 2024-2025 Membership dues.

Hope to see you there!
DVFD

25/07/2024

Ava R-1 Schools
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🚨Free/Reduced Lunch Applications🚨
Please log into IC Parent Portal and fill out your application. Only one application per family is needed. All families are encouraged to fill out the application even if you think you won't qualify.
🐾If you have completed your application, please check the messages in Parent Portal for your approval/denial letter.
Infinite Campus Parent Link: https://mocloud4.infinitecampus.org/.../parents/avar1.jsp

🚨Free/Reduced Lunch Applications🚨

Please log into IC Parent Portal and fill out your application. Only one application per family is needed. All families are encouraged to fill out the application even if you think you won't qualify.

🐾If you have completed your application, please check the messages in Parent Portal for your approval/denial letter.

Infinite Campus Parent Link: https://mocloud4.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/avar1.jsp

25/07/2024

Gainesville R-V School
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Work will begin in the next few days on sealing and striping our parking lots and roads. Please share!

Work will begin in the next few days on sealing and striping our parking lots and roads. Please share!

25/07/2024

City of Mansfield, MO Informational

Thursday July 25th the city crew will be replacing a water valve in the Northern Hills area. Water will be off from approximately 8AM to noon. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

25/07/2024

More pictures from Saturday!
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24/07/2024

Monday the 29th the Downtown Square will be shut down from 7am to potentially the next morning depending on drying time. We will be resurfacing and painting all the parking lines. Please use caution and plan accordingly.