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He doesn’t fit the stereotype of a drug addict. He has a quick smile, is well dressed and speaks with confidence. Thirty-five year old Jason Keith is passionate about his recovery and is quick to share his experiences in hopes of making a difference...

On Thursday morning, following Wednesday evening’s closed session of the Bronaugh R-7 Board of Education, Interim Superintendent Dr. James Horton announced the board’s decision to hire current Principal Jordan Dickey to be the district’s new permanent superintendent beginning July 1...

The annual tradition of the Nevada Lions Club spring pancake breakfast returns Saturday, Feb. 16, at St. Mary’s Church Fellowship Hall, located at 330 N. Main, with the event beginning at 7 a.m. and going until 11 a.m. Pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage will be served...

In a 90-minute open session and with all members present, the Sheldon R-8 School Board approved next year’s school calendar, rejoiced in the district’s Annual Performance Report (APR) score, approved funds for a new scoreboard in Sheldon Park, discussed transportation for elementary basketball and received a promise not to lose money in food service...

What took several weeks of fast talking and haggling on the parts of Community Outreach Director Barbara Long and The Hair Handlers co-owners, Sharon Wheeler and Susan Rains, has finally ended with an agreement that left all parties satisfied. Long says that one day “Susan just showed up and suggested we buy their building. ...

The Vernon County University of Missouri Extension Council Annual Banquet was held Monday evening prior to a short business meeting. About 40 people were in attendance for a meal of brisket, carry-in side dishes and desserts-a-plenty. County Engagement and Economic Development Specialist David Black welcomed the group, introduced guests and recognized retiring council member Jennifer Byers. ...

In addition to the topics covered in the Wednesday edition of the Nevada Daily Mail, Tuesday evening’s council meeting heard from Pastor Chris Deines, Cottey College students and Wilbur Smith and Doug Salkil, owners of Classic Cab. Pastor Chris Deines addressed the council during the public participation segment of the meeting to request the council consider creating a Community Development Commission. ...

The name of the group is Citizens United to Strengthen our Hospital (CUSOH). It was the brainchild of Dr. Warren Lovinger, a local physician of internal medicine who, this year, is completing 40 years of service to Nevada. “I had a conversation with a number of community folks, none of whom were hospital employees, and they all said they were getting concerned about the condition of our hospital but with the announcement of the closure of Fort Scott Mercy it all came home and all said we’ve got to do something,” said Lovinger who noted the number of community owned hospitals in Missouri currently stands at 30.. ...

From time-to-time and in various contexts, the question which forms the title of this story is asked and a Tuesday afternoon interview with Vernon County’s three commissioners attempts to let them provide the answer. “We were elected to serve and protect the people of Vernon County and that broad mission is acted out in quite a number of different ways,” said Presiding Commissioner Joe Hardin...

Nevada’s City Council met in regular session on Tuesday evening with council members Ryan Watts, Blake Hertzberg, Dr. Carol Gallagher, Lyndon Eberhard and Mayor Brian Leonard in attendance. Also present were City Manager JD Kehrman, City Attorney Bill McCaffree, Treasurer Kristie Modlin and City Clerk Johnna Williams...

Twice per year, teachers and administrators from the schools which make up the Golden Valley/Vernon County Conference of schools hold a joint professional development day. While the fall conference was in Ballard, on Monday, staff from the Ballard R-2, Bronaugh R-7, Hume R-8, Miami R-1, Montrose R-14, Northeast Vernon County R-1 and the Sheldon R-8 districts converged in Bronaugh...

After Freeman Health Systems CEO Paula Baker announced to the council on Tuesday night that Long-term Care Administrator Steve Branstetter would be the new CEO for NRMC, she gave a brief presentation to the board which included progress, goals and a request for a $1,000,000 infusion to the hospital from long-term care...

On Monday evening, some seven longer-time members and one newer member of the Community Council on the Performing Arts took time to review the history of the organization and briefly consider its future. “Actually, it all started with music and a community survey,” said retired Cottey professor of theater and long-time CCPA director, set designer and board member, Alfred Fenske...

Nevada’s City Council met in regular session on Tuesday evening with council members Ryan Watts, Blake Hertzberg, Carol Gallagher and Mayor Brian Leonard in attendance. Also present were City Manager JD Kehrman, City Attorney Bill McCaffree and City Clerk Johnna Williams. Councilman Lyndon Eberhard was absent...